Parenting Resources
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What to Do for Kids When Acting Out Is Out of Control
Almost every kid acts out at some point or another as a response to stress or feeling overwhelmed, but sometimes this behavior can be a sign of a bigger problem.
“I’m Losing My Mind!”: How to Deal When You Feel All the Feels
Explaining complex situations to kids isn’t always easy. Here's how to talk to kids about your feelings.
How to Handle Disrespectful Behavior from Kids
Dig deeper into what's really causing their behavior so you can get to the root of the problem
What Disrespectful Behavior from Kids Really Means
More often than not, disrespectful behavior arises out of something that is bothering your child.
No, You Can't: What to Say Instead of "Because I Said So"
Is your child feeling frustrated with the choices you are making?
3 Reasons Kids Struggle with Expressing Strong Emotions
You don’t have to let big feelings bring you or your child down
Middle School Trials and Triumphs
If it's been a while since you've been in middle school, you might not remember what it's like to be in your kiddo's shoes. Here's what to expect.
Is Your Child Afraid of the Dark? Tell a New Bedtime Story
Helping your kiddo to stimulate their mind during the day can reduce fidgeting when it's time to wind down in the evening.
What to Say to a Kid with Big Feelings
It can be hard to watch someone experience big feelings! But it's also a way to try to reason with logic--something that kids just can't do.
15 Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Kids
Kids can start to build their emotional wellness toolkit by identifying their favorite ways to de-stress and manage their emotions.
Good Grief: How to Talk to Kids about Loss
Talking about what loss looks like and how it feels can make it easier to recognize their feelings, find support, and become more resilient as they deal with grief in a healthy way.
Stress Management for Kids -- A HeyKiddo™ Parent’s Guide
Managing stress is one of the most important things you can do for emotional wellbeing. That’s why we are giving away a FREE Stress Management toolkit!
How to Negotiate with Kids to Solve Conflicts
When kids understand negotiation as a normal process of getting what they need, struggles decrease while empowering everyone to make their own decisions. Here's how to start helping kids develop stronger negotiation skills
5 Power Phrases to Respond Rather Than React to Kids
These power phrases can be your go-to when tension is high, unexpected news takes you by surprise, or any other time when you need some space to figure out what to do next.
At-Home Activity: Sensory Jar
This Sensory Jar activity can help your child express their feelings (stress, anger, and boredom to name a few) and visualize how strong feelings settle if you just stop and watch how they pass.
At-Home Activity: Today's Soundtrack
You don’t have to be a professional musician to help your child create sound to build their social, emotional, and leadership skills!
Talking to Kids About Climate Change
The threats of climate change can be upsetting to children. Here’s how to ease their fears with empowering solutions.
Four Tips to Include Big Feelings in Everyday Conversation
Big feelings are hard for parents and kids alike. How can you teach your children to handle them in a healthy way? We recommend starting with openness and honesty. We also think it’s beneficial to name emotions, ask questions, and showcase coping skills of your own.
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