Simple Tools to Help Your Child Feel Calmer

Fun Halloween activity for every child!

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Works well for children ages 4 and up, though younger kids may need help from a grown-up to move the Fortune Teller.

All activities for body focused (e.g. stomp feet). This can help a child (or adult) stay grounded when anxious or distracted.

Age
Works well for children ages 7 and up, though younger kids can practice the steps with a grown-up's guidance

When to Practice
Best learned during a calm moment. Practice it together at bedtime or on a walk so that transitioning to this when needed is simple.

When to Use
Reach for it anytime anxiety spikes - before a test, during a big transition, at drop-off, or whenever worry starts to take over.

The 'move' step comes in two forms — hand open-and-close, or rock-paper-scissors — so your child can pick what feels natural.

Age
Works well for children ages 4 and up

When to Practice
Best learned during a calm moment. Practice it together at bedtime, before meals or whenever everyone is sitting or lying down

When to Use
Reach for it anytime you sense your child's anxiety or anger is beginning to spiral as a gently interruption and return to calm

Includes two versions — a filled-in hand and a lighter-ink outline, great for printing at home.