Practicing self-care and taking care of emotions is an important part of growing up. However, many kids may feel unsure about how to practice self-care. Forming self-care habits early can have a lasting, positive impact on children's mental and emotional health. These habits can be taught in simple, fun, and engaging ways.
The Self-Care for Kids handout introduces self-care in a way that is both enjoyable and easy to understand. It uses bright visuals and features simple activities to encourage kids to explore different methods of relaxation and caring for themselves. The engaging design helps keep their attention and makes self-care feel like a natural part of their day, even for kids who may struggle to focus or get bored easily.
Using this resource helps kids learn about different self-care activities and discover what helps them feel calm and in control. Some kids might benefit from creating a "feel-good jar" with self-care ideas from the handout.
Caring adults can support their journey by introducing small, consistent self-care routines, modeling self-care habits in their own actions, and encouraging open conversations about the importance of self-care.
An expanded version of the Self-Care Wheel for Kids and Teens can be found here.
Our Self-Care Wheel Worksheets are a helpful add-on to this handout for additional application of this skill.
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References:
- Galambos, N. L., & Maggs, J. L. (2021). Children in self-care: Figures, facts, and fiction 1. Employed Mothers and Their Children, 131-157. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315860695-6
- Ruiz-Palomino, E., Giménez-García, C., Ballester-Arnal, R., & Gil-Llario, M. D. (2018). Health promotion in young people: Identifying the predisposing factors of self-care health habits. Journal of Health Psychology, 25(10-11), 1410-1424. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105318758858
