For Families
Designed for parents, grandparents, caregivers and caring people in the lives of children, Heart-Mind Online offers you a treasure-trove of research-informed information, and activity ideas to support you in the most important job in the world!
Research tells us that Heart-Mind Well-being is critical to the life-long health and happiness of children and youth. Explore the site to find information about what’s “normal and healthy” for children in their social and emotional development, along with practical strategies for caring adults to actively create the nurturing environments that bolster Heart-Mind Well-being.
165 Resources
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Make a Grounding Box to Contain Uncertainty
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12 Practices for Connecting to Self and Others in Times of Stress
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15 Neurodiversity-Inclusive SEL Strategies
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5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety
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Soothe Back-to-School Stress with Breathr
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Drama Games for Inclusion and Social Change
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Sensory Regulation Tips for Summer
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Sharing Good News Strengthens Relationships
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5 Art Ideas to Boost Mood and Self-Expression in Young People
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Making, Tinkering and the Benefits of Hands-On Play
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12 Self-Regulation Strategies for Young Children
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Finding Joy in Reciprocity
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5 Practices for Presence & Peace, Inspired by Neuroscience
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Somatic Experiencing for Parents, Teachers, & Caregivers
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5 Tips for Social Distancing Without Burnout
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6 Ways to Help Youth Unplug