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A gratitude jar can help us pause, notice, and savor the feelings that the good things in our lives bring. Watch this video with children and make your own gratitude jar. https://lnkd.in/eWehJ_Ep #EmotionalWellbeing #Resources

Children may be little, but they can make a big difference! 🌟 A great way to teach children that they can have an impact on the world is to help them do it. Some ways little ones can contribute are: · Feeding a pet 🐶 · Gathering clothes to donate 👕 · Finding places to volunteer in your community 🏫 · Making cards for family, friends, or teachers 📝 To watch this video and talk with children about the ways that they can make positive changes in their communities and the larger world, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJBBmr9q #LittleNeighbors #Resources

For military caregiving families, life is often full and fast-paced. Even when there’s so much to do, taking the time for self-reflection can help ground you in the present. Try the I Notice, I Feel, I Can strategy together with children to help the whole family manage feelings big and small. 🧡   Step 1: I Notice… Pause to notice how your body feels.    Step 2: I Feel … Name the emotion using a “feelings word.”   Step 3: I Can … Choose something to help you manage the feeling.   Remember to be gentle with yourself as you learn and grow in emotional awareness. To learn more about this strategy and find more military caregiving resources, visit: https://lnkd.in/eVFQVu2v #MilitaryCaregiving #HiddenHelpers #Resources

Exploring nature together can be a great opportunity for families to learn and connect to each other and the outside world! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTdG5dav #Resources

There are lots of different ways that children can care for their community. With this new printable page, children can practice counting and learn how to help their community: https://lnkd.in/eAzKbZAs #LittleNeighbors #Resources

Physical and mental health are intertwined, and healthy physical habits help children build emotional wellness. ✨ When children take care of their bodies through movement, nutrition, and rest and sleep, they’re also taking care of their brains. Some ideas to help children stay healthy in body and mind might include: ·      Having a dance party 🕺 ·      Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables 🍎 🥦 ·      Creating a nighttime routine to wind down from the day 🛏   To find our new printable and discuss with kids how these habits help care for our brains, visit: https://lnkd.in/eiaPEciX #EmotionalWellbeing #Resources

You can help little ones learn that healthy habits include simple everyday routines like brushing teeth, washing hands, eating well, and exercising! Visit the site for resources on healthy habits: https://lnkd.in/diKgKCvu #Resources

As a caregiver, taking care of yourself can sometimes fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Even during difficult moments, strive to stay healthy as a family with these military caregiving resources: https://lnkd.in/ega4XHpy #MilitaryCaregiving #HiddenHelpers

Children can develop empathy, practice kindness, and create a sense of belonging for all by getting involved in their community. ✨ You can help children understand that a community is a group of people who live or work together and depend on one another, such as a family or neighborhood. Ways that children can help their communities include: • Acts of kindness, like sending notes or sharing a favorite book with another child 📔 • Family help, such as household tasks like organizing ingredients when cooking 🍲 • Community connection, such as learning about nearby events and exploring a few 🏫 Small actions can have a big impact for children and the world we share! For more community service resources, visit: https://lnkd.in/esVQmXgz #LittleNeighbors #Resources