Mental Health: Coping and Resilience

Go Ahead and Get Bored: Why is Play so Important?

By Cheryl Simpson, Pure Play Every Day, Inc.

According to experts, play is our best resource for family ...

Video screenshot of young boy on an adult's lap looking at a book

Coping with Early Adversity and Mitigating its Effects (Video)

Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare and the Center for Early Education

Building resilience in children ...

Teacher at desk with young girl smiling at one another

Building Resilience in Children and Teens (English)

Children's Bureau

Help children develop resilience ...

Fostering Resilience in Families Coping with Depression

Administration for Children and Families

Discover practical ways to help families build on their power ...

smiling young girl laying tummy down on swing

Today I Feel

The Children’s Mental Health Matters Campaign

Encourage children to draw a face to show how they ...

Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Needs

U.S. Department of Education

Seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health ...

graphic of silhouettes of a boy and girl facing one another with graphic faces above them showing happiness, sadness, excitement, surprise and confusion

Books that Encourage Social and Emotional Development

By Melissa Carey and Kimberly Anderson, IDEALS Institute

Help promote children's healthy, social and emotional development ...

Coping Skills Cards

The Children’s Mental Health Matters Campaign

Use clothes pins to select coping skills ...

5 Simple Ways to Highlight Mental Health Awareness Month

By Malkia “Kia” McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

If you or someone you know is struggling or in ...

The Discovering Feelings Booklet

Administration for Children and Families

The "Discovering Feelings" booklet is designed to assist caregivers in ...

MFE Presents: My Ultimate Coping Playlist

My Ultimate Coping Playlist (for Parents and Educators)

Malkia "Kia" McLeod, Maryland State Department of Education

Take care of yourself and your children by learning how ...

Family Activity Time Series: Recognizing and Identifying Emotions

IDEALS Institute

Name that Feeling: Help Children Identify Emotions ...