Children

Children learn best through play and we’ve kept this in mind while designing these original therapeutic activities for children, including worksheets, stories, and therapy games. Print these tools out for use in the home or classroom or use them in a counseling session.

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Family Communication Dice Game

This dice game can be printed on heavy stock paper and then assembled. It is a fun game designed to enhance family communication. The blank die makes it easy to customize the game for many purposes. Type: PDF (1014)

Helping Children Cope With The Loss Of A Sibling

This handout was prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It gives parents an overview of how to help children when they experience the death of a sibling. Type: PDF (914)

Discipline for Kids

This handout describes positive discipline techniques for children, including time out, removal of toys, and active listening. A good starting point for parents of children with behavior problems. Form Type: PDF 914

Sexual Development and Behavior In Children

This handout is designed to help parents understand the sexual development and typical behavior of children and to respond appropriately. Form Type: PDF. 914

Helping Kids With Pain

This simple handout can be used to help kids in the hospital talk about their physical pain. Form Type: PDF 914

Belly Breathing For Kids

This is a brief explanation of breathing techniques and the supporting research for their use, intended for therapists. File Type: PDF

Show Your Feelings Role Play Games

Get people talking about their feelings with three “cut and tape” dice games. These games are fun to play and a great way to encourage kids, teens, or even adults to talk about their feelings.

Evaluating Medication For ADHD

This thorough report will help people compare every aspect of taking medication for ADHD, from effectiveness, to safety concerns, to cost. The report was prepared by a non-profit division of Consumer Reports called Consumer Reports Health . (PDF)

Teaching Kids To Be Thoughtful

This coloring sheet can be used to introduce the concepts of thoughtfulness and consideration to children. It can also be used as a mini-behavior program, letting children color in a star every time they do something thoughtful.

Helping around the House

A coloring worksheet for kids to help them learn about cleaning up around the house. PDF