Resources for Adults


Children are always discovering new emotions and feelings, but they often come with anxiety or uncertainty. We made Hazel's rainbow to help kids navigate through their emotions on their own, but they still need supportive parents to guide them. Unfortunately, many parents don't know how to support their kids or how to respond to their actions. With these resources, we hope to educate parents on how to successfully lead their children in discovering their emotions throughout childhood. "The Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders." It's a great resource for parents to learn about supportive child care. It covers everything from anxiety, behavior problems, depression, trauma, and more. Visit childmind.org/guides to learn parenting strategies.



Tips From Mason:

  1. Support: _____.

  2. Patience: Kids need time to understand their different emotions.

  3. _____: ______.

Book Recommendations:

Here are some amazing children's books recommended by Caroline Thomas (LMSW), a therapist at Head and Heart Therapeutic Solutions. These books allow kids to feel positive about their bodies and experiences by "exploring emotions, empathy, and kindness." Find more detailed descriptions for each book over on What's On Our Shelves: Top 10 Social-Emotional Development Books for Kids.