Resources for Parents and Educators

Emotional learning doesn’t stop at the door of the nursery. That’s why we’re committed to providing helpful resources for parents and educators to continue supporting children’s emotional growth at home and in the classroom.

While we’re busy creating more resources to support your journey, here’s a preview of what’s coming soon. These tools will help reinforce the skills children are learning with Mindful Max and support their emotional wellbeing.

What’s Coming Soon:

Emotion Charts:
 Printable charts to help children name and recognise their emotions. Great for home and classroom use to spark conversations about feelings.

Mindful Breathing Exercises:
Simple techniques for helping children calm down and refocus, perfect for everyday emotional regulation.

Practical Tips for Parents:
Ideas and strategies for reinforcing emotional development at home, supporting the lessons learned during our sessions.

Additional Resources:

We know how important it is to keep learning about emotional wellbeing, so here are some amazing resources that can support you and your child’s emotional growth.

  1. The Children's Society – Wellbeing Resources

The Children’s Society provides helpful resources and research focused on improving children’s emotional wellbeing and mental health. Website: The Children’s Society - Wellbeing Resources

2. Headspace for Kids

Headspace offers kid-friendly mindfulness and meditation practices to support emotional regulation and mental wellbeing. Website: Headspace - Meditation for Kids

3. Place2Be

Place2Be offers mental health support for children and schools, providing a wide range of resources and services to support children’s emotional wellbeing. Website: Place2Be

4. My Mood Stars

My Mood Stars is a great tool for helping children understand and manage their emotions, with resources including characters and activities to guide emotional growth. Website: My Mood Stars

5. Daniel Goleman

Daniel Goleman, a leading expert on emotional intelligence, offers valuable insights into emotional wellbeing and personal development for both children and adults. Website: Daniel Goleman

Reading List for Parents and Educators:

To further support emotional development and wellbeing, we recommend these insightful books:

  1. The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
    A groundbreaking book that helps parents understand how to support their child’s brain development in an emotionally healthy way.

  2. There’s No Such Thing as ‘Naughty’ by Kate Silverton
    A fantastic guide that explores how to understand children’s behaviour and teach them emotional regulation.

  3. Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood by Janet Rose, Louise Gilbert, and Val Richards
    This book focuses on the importance of wellbeing in early childhood, offering practical advice on supporting children's social and emotional development.

  4. What Every Parent Needs to Know by Margot Sunderland
    A comprehensive guide for parents to understand the emotional and developmental needs of their children and how to support them effectively.