Kid Feelings

Childhood can be filled with fun, play and wonder. But days like this can be equally matched with tough and emotional ones, too. Growing up means facing new things, adapting to change, learning (and unlearning) skills and behaviour. Our ‘Kid Feelings’ care package includes some of our favourite confidence-building and worry-easing tools to encourage healthy expression of feelings, self-love and compassion for others. Recommended for ages 4+.

Each care package includes:

• Joyful Hearts Kids Affirmation Card Set:  Words are powerful – and positive self-talk helps to boost kids’ self-esteem and confidence as they grow. Pick a card, read it aloud, discuss, repeat it, and believe it.
  
  
• 3” Mesh Squish Ball:  Is sensory play on your wellness checklist? Fidget toys like this mesh squish ball can help kids (or grownups!) stay focused and calm when doing a long task or sitting still.
  
  
• KidEssence Panda Worry Animal:  This cuddly worry animal helps kids de-stress and feel less anxious by encouraging them to share and let go of their worries. Draw or write down worries in the included notepad, then let the worry panda gobble them up in the zip-up pouch.
  
  
• ‘You Can Do It’ Thoughtfulls Card Set:  Support and instil confidence in a child with this set of 30 encouraging pop-open cards. Tuck one into a lunch box, pocket or backpack, and let each hidden message add delight to their day.
  
  
• I Like Me and I Love Me by Abby Zaitley:  Let’s celebrate the joy of liking and loving who you are! Toronto-based author Abby Zaitley examines conventional and non-conventional ways of being proud and accepting of yourself.