In this episode, I am talking about coping skills tool kits that you can make at the Dollar Tree. I have previous similar episodes based on different stores such as Five Below, Target, Michael’s and Oriental Trading and one more general episode right back when I started this podcast. I talk about different styles of coping skills like relaxation, distraction, movement, sensory and processing.

The topics I cover in this episode are;

How coloring books can be relaxing OR a distraction

Building bricks as a calm down kit

Playing Word finds

Playing Uno Go!

The different games and activities you can play with large dice

Fidgets and how they can help on a sensory level

Why journaling is one of my favorite tools for kids

Coping Skills Toolkit at Five Below

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-55

Coping Skills Toolkit at Target

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-41

Coping Skills Toolkit at Michael’s

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-44

Coping Skills Toolkit at Oriental Trading

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-49

How to Make a Coping Skills Toolkit 

https://www.janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-episode-23

And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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About The Host - Janine Halloran

Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Janine has been working primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. She is the Founder of 'Coping Skills for Kids', where she creates products and resources to help kids learn to cope with their feelings in safe and healthy ways. Janine also founded 'Encourage Play’ which dedicated to helping kids learn and practice social skills in the most natural way - through play! 

If you're interested in learning more about how to teach kids coping skills, download your free Coping Skills Toolkit:
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The Coping Skills Hub has everything you need to teach kids coping skills, learn more at https://copingskillsforkids.com/hub

If you'd like to purchase Janine's products, including the Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, Social Skills for Kids Workbook, Coping Cue Cards, and more, visit https://store.copingskillsforkids.com or https://amazon.com/copingskillsforkids


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