STORY 21 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Cool It Down: Angry? Let words work for you
How to use words to express anger in healthy ways.
STORY 22 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Cool It Down: Be a better listener
The importance of being good listeners.
STORY 23 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Cool It Down: Stop pointing fingers, start finding solutions
Why blaming others or even oneself is not a good solution to problems.
STORY 24 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Emojis: a new language for a digital age
The global popularity of emojis enables transcending language barriers.
STORY 25 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Say what you mean, mean what you say: P … a … u … s … e
The ways in which using pauses can enhance communication.
STORY 26 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Say what you mean, mean what you say: Sometimes, even if it upset others
Why it is sometimes best to speak plainly even if it means we may upset others.
STORY 27 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Say what you mean, mean what you say: Without hurting others
Times when it is wise not to hit back when someone is rude or hateful.
STORY 28 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Self Talk: How self talk can keep you A-OK
Various ways in which self-talk can help us cope with difficult situations.
STORY 29 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Self Talk: Reframe put downs – focus on upbeat words
The value of reframing put downs in our daily communication.
STORY 30 • COPING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN
Self Talk: Use self talk as first aid for hurt feelings
How to use self-talk to soothe and heal when we feel hurt.
