Four Signs Your Child May be Struggling
Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and Educational Advisory Board member, shares some signs you can look for if you’re concerned about your child’s mental health.
DIY Sensory Bottle
Sensory bottles are a great tool to have on hand when your child needs some quiet time to calm down and self-regulate. Depending on your child’s age, ask them to help you make it so that they can include their favorite things!*
- Materials
- Directions
Materials
- Empty, clear water bottle about 16 oz
- Clear hair gel
- Water
- Assorted glitter
- Sequins
- Glue
- Small beads (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Directions
- Add clear hair gel into 1 cup of water. Start with 1 tablespoon of hair gel and mix well. The consistency should be slightly thicker than dish soap.
- Pour the mixture into the water bottle until it’s halfway full.
- Sprinkle in assorted glitter and sequins.
- OPTIONAL: Add small beads and/or a few drops of food coloring.
- Pour the rest of the hair gel mixture into the water bottle. Leave a little room at the top.
- Screw the lid back on and shake up the bottle.
- Glue the lid onto the water bottle and let it dry overnight.
- Shake up the bottle and enjoy!
*All activities should be supervised by an adult.
How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
Dr. Jack Maypole, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine and Educational Advisory Board member, offers helpful guidance on how you can support your child’s mental wellbeing.