Crisis Info
English 
Donate
Crisis Info
Sign Up for Emails
Copy Link
- Help kids notice their thoughts and think about whether their thoughts are true.
- Encourage children to focus on the present moment, which can help them feel grounded.
- Taking the time to relax their muscles can also assist kids in focusing.
April 2024
Stress Buster Bingo
The Kids Mental Health Foundation Behavioral Health Experts
Article Summary
Put your positivity into practice by trying out our Stress Buster Bingo! Complete these small, yet simple things that will reinforce a healthy mindset.
Activity
During stressful times, our brain gets tricked into believing nothing positive is happening. So we have to work hard to find positive things going on!
Put your positivity into practice by trying out our Stress Buster Bingo! Complete these small, yet simple things that will reinforce a healthy mindset. It only takes 5 minutes or less to do and you can practice multiple times per day if you want.
- Download the card with suggested ways to decrease stress and increase positivity. You can keep it on a digital device or print it. You can also create your own card with our suggestions.
- Decide what small reward or treat you or your children will earn when the card is completed, which equals a Bingo.
- Select an item (or two!) each day to complete.
- Share over a meal or quiet time what you did that day using the prompts in the Bingo space.
- Complete the entire card for a Bingo!
Remember you can use these stress busters in everyday life when you are feeling stressed.
Activities
Related Articles
Article
Video
3 Ways to Deal with Pressure
Article
Handling Holiday Stress
Most families would say that the holiday season normally brings both elements of joy and difficulty.
Article
Helping Kids Handle Stress
- Children show stress through physical symptoms (like a stomachache), emotional symptoms (like being tired) or through behavioral changes (such as avoiding activities).
- You can help kids cope with stress through conversations, setting routines, and encouraging breaks or relaxation time.
- If a child seems stressed most of the time or their coping skills aren’t working, you may contact a professional for additional support.
Article
Holiday Shopping with Kids
Our experts have some simple steps you can take to help encourage good behavior from children during holiday errands.
Explore KMHF
OR