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Children’s Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Family Guides

Social-emotional learning helps children understand their feelings, build empathy, and develop healthy relationships. These trusted organizations offer evidence-based tools to support emotional growth at home and in school.


Social-Emotional learning foundations & tools

CASEL

NAEYC Social-Emotional Development

UIC SEL Parent Resources

A leading authority on social-emotional learning. Their family resources explain SEL in simple language and offer practical ways to support emotional development at home. Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)


UIC SEL Parent Resources

NAEYC Social-Emotional Development

UIC SEL Parent Resources


Curated blogs, articles, and activities for nurturing SEL at home. SEL Parent Resources List

NAEYC Social-Emotional Development

NAEYC Social-Emotional Development

NAEYC Social-Emotional Development


insights and practical strategies for families with young children. NAEYC Social‑Emotional Resources

Practical Family SEL & Parenting Support

Second Step Family Resources

Second Step Family Resources

Second Step Family Resources

Free activities & guidance to help kids learn empathy, emotional control, and problem-solving. Second Step Family SEL Resources



PBS

Second Step Family Resources

Second Step Family Resources


Social-emotional support from PBS-style activities for ages 2–8. SEL Activities for Families (PBS & Ed Resources)

Emotional Regulation & Behavior Support

Emotional regulation is not about controlling feelings — it’s about learning safe ways to express them. These tools help children recognize emotions and build coping skills.

Skill-building frameworks

The Zones of Regulation

RULER Resources for Families

RULER Resources for Families

A popular, easy-to-understand framework that teaches children to identify emotions and choose tools to regulate their bodies and minds. Zones of Regulation Framework

RULER Resources for Families

RULER Resources for Families

RULER Resources for Families


Developed by Yale researchers, RULER helps families build emotional intelligence through feeling identification, communication, and empathy. RULER Emotional Intelligence Resources

Evidence-Based Strategies for Parents

Kids Mental Health Foundation

Kids Mental Health Foundation

Kids Mental Health Foundation

Parenting tips on coping with big feelings and emotional regulation basics. Provides clear, compassionate guidance for parents navigating big emotions, anxiety, and behavioral challenges in children. Coping with Strong Emotions (KMHF)

Hand Model of the Brain Guide

Kids Mental Health Foundation

Kids Mental Health Foundation

A simple neuroscience-based tool parents can use to explain regulation to kids. Hand Model Emotional Regulation Guide

Family Supports & Broader Mental Health Resources

You don’t have to navigate emotional challenges alone. These organizations offer trusted information, community support, and guidance for families.

Trusted Nonprofit Resource Libraries

Child Mind Institute Family Resource Center

Child Mind Institute Family Resource Center

Child Mind Institute Family Resource Center

Expert articles, guides, and tools on mental health topics (anxiety, behavior, learning). Child Mind Institute Resources


National Alliance on Mental Illness

Child Mind Institute Family Resource Center

Child Mind Institute Family Resource Center

National mental health support, education, and peer groups. NAMI Mental Health Support & Education

ParentCenterHub Mental Health Resources

Child Mind Institute Family Resource Center

ParentCenterHub Mental Health Resources

Organized directory of mental health support organizations. Mental Health Resources Directory

Family & Peer Support Groups

NAMI Support Groups

SAMHSA Children & Families Coping Resources

SAMHSA Children & Families Coping Resources

Peer-led groups for families and individuals navigating mental health challenges. NAMI Support Groups Overview

SAMHSA Children & Families Coping Resources

SAMHSA Children & Families Coping Resources

SAMHSA Children & Families Coping Resources

 National helpline and downloadable guides. SAMHSA Coping Resources for Children & Families

Parenting & Development Insight Articles


  • Helping Children With Change — research-supported tips for supporting kids through transitions. Tips for Helping Children With Change (Psychology Today)
  • Emotional Regulation Basics — why emotional regulation matters and how to support it. Emotional Regulation in Kids (GoodInside)
  • Social-Emotional Support for Early Childhood — strengths-based strategies for early learners. Helping Children Understand Emotions (NAEYC Article)


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