Support your child’s development.
Social-emotional skills play an important role in the lives of parents, caregivers, and children. If you are interested in learning about social-emotional development, activities, tools, and more, check out our list of resources below.
Social-Emotional Development
Developing Social-Emotional Skills, ZERO TO THREE
Helping Kids Express Their Emotions, PBS Kids for Parents
Emotions & Self-Awareness, PBS Kids for Parents
Social Skills, PBS Kids for Parents
How to Help Your Child Develop Empathy, ZERO TO THREE
How Children Really Learn Empathy, Janet Lansbury
Being The Person Our Children Confide In, Janet Lansbury
No Angry Kids – Fostering Emotional Literacy In Our Children, Janet Lansbury
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Episodes, Fred Rogers Productions
How Technology Affects Kids’ Social Emotional Learning, Common Sense Media
Self-Esteem and Confidence
Developing Self-Esteem in the Early Years, ZERO TO THREE
Empowering a Passive or “Shy” Child, Janet Lansbury
Nurturing Your Child’s Independence, PBS Kids for Parents
Most Effective Ways to Help Kids Who Are Too Hard on Themselves, PBS Kids for Parents
12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids, Child Mind Institute
Your Child’s Self-Esteem, KidsHealth
Challenging Emotions and Behaviors
Responding to Your Child’s Bite, CSEFEL
Tantrums, Defiance, Aggression – Oh My!, ZERO TO THREE
I Said I Want the Red Bowl! Responding to Toddlers’ Irrational Behavior, ZERO TO THREE
Helping Young Children Channel Their Aggression, ZERO TO THREE
Managing Emotions as Parents, PBS Kids for Parents
How to Be a Less Anxious Parent and Enjoy Your Child, Janet Lansbury
5 Ways to Help Kids Build Resilience, PBS Kids for Parents
Family Guides and Tip Sheets
Mindfulness for Children Guide, New York Times
How to Get Help for Your Child (English & Spanish), CDC
How to Help Your Child Understand and Label Emotions, TACSEI
How to Help Your Child Recognize & Understand Sadness, TACSEI
Teaching Your Child About Feelings from Birth to Age 2, CSEFEL
Mindfulness Toolkit, Transforming Education
Trauma-Informed SEL Toolkit, Transforming Education
A Parent’s Resource Guide to Social and Emotional Learning, Edutopia
Social And Emotional Learning Activities For Families And Educators
Let’s Talk About Feelings, Child Care Aware of America
Activities for Children
Using Emojis With Kids to Express Feelings, PBS Kids for Parents
10+ Social Emotional Activities for Home, Pathway 2 Success
5 Art Activities For Social Emotional Learning, Better Kids
Art Activities for Social Emotional Learning, Pathway 2 Success
50 Activities that Support Social-Emotional Learning, The Art of Education University
5 Easy Social Emotional Learning Activities For Kids To Do At Home, Better Kids
Mindful Art Activities for Kids, Empowering Education
Online Coloring Games, PBS Kids
Online Teamwork Games, PBS Kids
Online Music Games, PBS Kids
Meditation Apps for Kids, Common Sense Media
17 Apps to Help Kids Stay Focused, Common Sense Media
Best for Character Development, Common Sense Media
Self Care
11 Simple Self-Care Habits for Kids, PBS Kids for Parents
A Guide to Self-Care for Parents: Why Making Time For Yourself Matters, Waterford
Importance of Self-Care: Why Parents Need Time Out to Recharge, HealthyChildren
25 Simple Self-Care Tools for Parents, Psychology Today
Self-Care for Parents, PBS Kids
Support Services
Jeremiah’s Place
Jeremiah’s Place provides a safe haven of respite, health, renewal, and support for children and families during times of crisis. Services are provided for free and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Family Resources of Pennsylvania Parenting Warmline
This is a free, confidential hotline for parents and caregivers with non-medical parenting concerns and questions. Their main number is 412.641.4546, or you can email help@familyresources.org to access support. If you live in Allegheny County, call 1.877.927.6596. If you live outside of Allegheny County, call 1.800.641.4546.PA 2.1.1 Southwest (Call 2.1.1 or text your zip code to 898.211.)
PA 2.1.1. Southwest provides access to an extensive list of resources for families in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Specialists can provide referrals to human needs resources, physical and mental health resources, child care programs, and more.SAMHSA National Helpline (1.800.662.4357)
This is a free, confidential information service for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.Toll-Free 24-Hour Emotional Support Helpline (866.342.6892), Optum
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.8255)
Developmental Concerns
Developmental Quizzes, TEIS Early Intervention
Early Learning GPS, Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children
Early Intervention
Early Intervention, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Early Intervention, Peal Center
Early Intervention Parent Information, The Early Learning Institute (TELI)
CONNECT Helpline:
The CONNECT Helpline assists families in locating resources and providing information regarding child development for children ages birth to age five. Call 1.800.692.7288, email help@connectpa.net, or submit this online form.The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers
If you live in Allegheny County, call 412.885.6000. If you live outside of Allegheny County, call 1.800.692.7299.TEIS Early Intervention
Call 412.271.8347, text INFO to 412.543.8398, or email info@teisinc.com.Early Intervention Program, Pittsburgh Public Schools
COVID-19
How to Support Children (and Yourself) During the COVID-19 Outbreak, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
How LGBTQ Youth Can Cope with Anxiety and Stress During COVID-19
Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Teen May Need More Support
Information largely provided by:
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