Look for the Good Project

Expand your family's emotion vocabulary by dressing up like our emotion characters! Here's Glad carrying an "I'm Fine" Box full of emotions, with mopey Sad trailing behind.

One of our first giveaways was to Booth Hill Elementary School who received 311 Wiggle Warrior Journals. The kids loved them!!

Do you know how to wiggle your stress into strength? These kids sure do! To get your own Wiggle Warrior Journal, come check out our new bookstore: https://lnkd.in/gizfFd9v

Did you know we now have a YouTube channel full of free content for kids? If you can't afford our printed picture books, please check out the video versions on our YouTube Channel. Kindergarteners LOVE them!! Here's a free virtual author visit for your classroom/library: https://lnkd.in/eH-yM9eu

A few weeks ago we opened an application for educators, librarians and mental health professionals to receive a sample of some of our new Wiggle Warrior books. Since then, 140 professionals have applied, who collectively serve 415,138 children in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, the Virgin Islands, and also places in Canada, and the United Kingdom. Of the applicants, 64 are educators, 65 are mental health professionals, 4 are librarians, 2 represent refugee/urgent crisis clinics, and 5 represent parents/homeschoolers. Many serve low-income or traumatized children and are in desperate need of child-friendly mental health resources. Since we don't have funding to mail all applicants a physical box of books, we're working on a few other ways to support applicants and will be emailing applicants in the next few weeks. If you applied - thank you for caring about your kiddos and seeking out extra resources to help them. If you want to apply - we unfortunately had to close our application for now. But please follow us on social media for other free offerings soon! For a freebie right now, check out our free emotion chart by Anne Kubitsky: https://lnkd.in/dHFhz_Je

Is your stress all bottled up? Anxiety is a good indicator that a bunch of big feelings are present. Just in case you're feeling anxious today, here's a list of empowered choices: For uncertainty about the future: Focus on what you can control right now. Set small, achievable goals to help manage feelings of uncertainty, and remind yourself that it’s okay not to have all the answers. For negative news or media exposure: Limit time spent consuming news and choose trusted sources for information. Balance your media exposure with uplifting content or positive activities. For conflict or confrontation: Prepare for difficult conversations by outlining key points calmly. Practice active listening and approach discussions with empathy to reduce anxiety about confrontation. For social situations: Practice grounding techniques, like deep breathing or visualization, before entering social settings. Allow yourself to step away briefly if needed to regain composure. For health concerns: Seek factual information from reliable sources and, if necessary, consult with a healthcare professional. Practice self-compassion and avoid excessive research, which can sometimes increase anxiety. For high-pressure environments: Prioritize tasks, break them into manageable steps, and set realistic expectations. Take regular breaks to prevent burnout and maintain focus. For major life changes: Acknowledge that change naturally brings anxiety and take time to process your feelings. Seek support from friends or loved ones and focus on creating a new routine to regain a sense of stability. For financial stress: Create a simple budget to regain control over your finances, focusing on immediate priorities. If needed, talk to a financial advisor or seek resources for financial planning. For fear of failure: Set achievable goals and remind yourself that mistakes are part of growth. Celebrate small successes to boost confidence, and try to view setbacks as learning opportunities. For traumatic events: Engage in grounding exercises, like deep breathing or connecting with safe surroundings. Consider talking to a therapist who can help process past trauma and develop coping strategies. For overwhelming responsibilities: Use time-management techniques, like a to-do list or calendar, to break down tasks. Delegate responsibilities when possible, and remind yourself that it’s okay to ask for help. For changes in routine or environment: Gradually adjust to new routines by incorporating familiar habits where you can. Give yourself time to adapt and practice patience as you settle into the changes. For social comparison: Focus on your personal progress rather than comparing yourself to others. Take breaks from social media if needed, and remind yourself that everyone’s journey is unique. To figure out what other emotions are here today, check out our illustrated emotion chart for kids (helpful for adults too): https://lnkd.in/e6kpXeNQ

We invited school counselors to apply for our free book giveaway at the North Carolina School Counselor Association Conference this past week. The application is still open, so please apply if you support K - 3 kids: https://lnkd.in/edgnkru4

Kids at Booth Hill Elementary are stepping up to teach their classmates how to wiggle their stress into strength! Great work Booth Hill!!

Congratulations to Mill Hill School for their incredible job on their Look for the Good Campaign!! The?student leaders collected glimmers of gladness from their whole community to make this beautiful wall of gratitude. To bring this program to YOUR elementary school, please check out our website:?lookforthegoodproject.org

Election jitters? Don't forget to breathe. Practice Birthday Candle Breathing to regulate your nervous system (and then teach this to your kids!). Here are more exercises for kids on Look for the Good Project's youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/eQwnvXcZ