Just thinking about kids and stress management 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.
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
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
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