For Children

This bit of the website is for kids. Some of it you might read with a grown-up, some of it on your own. A few of the sheets are about feelings, a few are about school, and a few are about the kind of stuff that can be hard to say out loud. You don't have to read all of it. Just find the one that looks a bit like your life.

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My Morning Routine

Mornings can feel sleepy, slow, or a bit tricky. Sometimes your brain and body need time to wake up and get ready for the day. Having a familiar routine helps you know what comes next and makes mornings feel easier.

Small steps can make mornings feel calmer. You do not have to rush. Taking one step at a time helps your brain and body wake up and get ready.

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Winding Down for Bed

Sleep helps your body grow, your brain learn, and your emotions feel more balanced. But sometimes bedtime can be tricky, especially when your brain is still busy from the day.

Your brain and body need time to slow down before sleep. Bedtime works best when things become a little quieter, a little slower, and a little calmer.

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Understanding Big Feelings

Big feelings are part of being a kid. Everyone has them - feeling so angry you could yell, so sad you could cry, so excited you can’t sit still, or so worried you can’t sleep. Big feelings are not bad. They are just your body's way of telling you something important.

Big feelings can look different for everyone. Some people get loud, some go quiet, and some feel feelings in their body instead of words. There is no “right” way to feel. This guide will help you understand your feelings and find ways to feel better when they get too big.

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Understanding Anxious Feelings

Anxiety is the name for the worried, jumpy, “butterflies in your tummy” feeling that everyone gets sometimes. You might notice it before a test, when meeting new people, or in situations that feel uncertain or new.

Feeling anxious from time to time is normal. But some children feel anxious more often, even when nothing dangerous is happening. If this sounds like you, you are not alone, and there are ways to help.

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