Below are some helpful resources for parents and children to access for consultations via telehealth. Your psychologist may direct you here to access these resources for a particular session. All of the books below would also be wonderful additions to your personal home library!
Read aloud picture books about emotions & mental health
"In my heart: a book of feelings" by Jo Witek
"The bad mood and the stick" by Lemony Snicket
"When I'm feeling nervous" by Trace Moroney
"When I'm feeling scared" by Trace Moroney
"The way I feel" by Janan Cain
"The color monster" by Anna Llenas
"The red beast" by Kai al-Ghani
"The invisible string" by Patrice Karst
"When Sophie gets angry - really really angry" by Molly Bang
"When sadness is at your door" by Eva Eland
"Ruby finds a worry" by Tom Percival
"Listening to my body" by Gabi Garcia
"Coronavirus: A book for children" illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Apps to teach children to manage BIG feelings
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame (preschool - 8 years)
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DreamyKid (kids aged 8+)
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Headspace for kids (5-12 years)
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Stop, Breathe & Think kids (5-10 years)
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Calm child (any age)
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Mindful powers (preschool - 8 years)
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The Zones of Regulation (5 years +)
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Smiling mind (all ages)
Songs about emotions & skill development
"The feelings song" by Kids TV
"Boss of my own body" by Teeny Tiny Stevies
"Friendly, gentle, sharing, courageous" by Teeny Tiny Stevies
"Family (love is love) by Teeny Tiny Stevies
"Sleep through the night" by Teeny Tiny Stevies
"Baby in mummy's tummy" by Teeny Tiny Stevies
"Nali & friends (album)" by Dan Sultan
"The handwashing song" by the Wiggles