April is National Stress Awareness Month, and just thinking about that kind of… stresses us out! Browse below for some great resources for kids and families on stress management, mindfulness, and other strategies for keeping the stress monster at bay.
And don’t forget about our April Challenge, Read, Create, Participate, which includes some proven methods for calming your mind. It combines environmental education with creativity for a chance to earn a cool reward and a larger prize! Click here for more info about how to take the challenge.
Booklist of materials at EBPL: Stress Management for Kids | East Brunswick Public Library (ebpl.org)
Videos, Activities, and Articles for Kids & Tweens:
Video: Stress and Anxiety in Adolescents from the National Institute of Mental Health
Video: Loving Kindness Meditation from Nemours TeensHealth
Stand Up to Stress! – Print one of these coloring books from the National Institute of Mental Health or pick one up at the library’s children’s desk, while supplies last.
Stress Catcher – Make a simple, fun project that you can use to help you cope next time you’re stressing. Print one from the National Institute of Mental Health or pick one up at the library’s children’s desk, while supplies last.
10 Ways to Manage Everyday Stress from Nemours TeensHealth
Be Mindful to Stress Less from Nemours KidsHealth
Coping With Stress from Nemours TeensHealth
I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet from the National Institute of Mental Health
Relaxation Exercises: Breathing Basics from Nemours KidsHealth
Stress & Coping Topic Center from Nemours TeensHealth
Try Yoga to Lower Stress from Nemours KidsHealth
What to Do When You Feel Stressed from Nemours KidsHealth
For Teens: Creating Your Personal Stress-Management Plan from HealthyChildren.org
For Teens: A Personal Guide for Managing Stress from HealthyChildren.org
Articles for Parents, Teachers, & Caregivers:
Helping Children Handle Stress from HealthyChildren.org
Just Breathe: The Importance of Meditation Breaks for Kids from HealthyChildren.org
Why Kids Act Out: Tips to Help Your Child Cope With Stress from HealthyChildren.org