You’ll Feel Better Again Jar

Talk with your child about their feelings. Then, create a jar filled with activities to do that help you feel better. Watch the Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood video "It’s Okay To Feel Sad Sometimes" to get some ideas.

Ask your child to share "feel better" ideas with you. You and your child can choose to draw or write the idea out on paper or popsicle sticks. We liked to do a combination. Here are some ideas you and your child might consider using:

• Stuffed animal show
• Blow bubbles
• Write a letter or draw a picture for a pen pal
• Sing songs
• Video call a friend
• Hug It Out
• Take deep breaths
• Yoga
• Today I was happy when (make a gratitude card)

Let your child have fun decorating the jar the ideas will be placed in. You can write out “Feel Better Jar” or any other name you choose.

Put the You'll Feel Better Again Jar in an easily accessible place that your child can safely reach.

Whenever your child starts to feel sad, suggest picking out a feel better popsicle stick or paper from the jar. Remind your child that he can use the jar anytime they want.

The activity may be just what your child needs at the moment to turn things around. It may help your child talk about the activity or how they are feeling. Continue adding new "feel better" ideas to the jar and encouraging your child to explore their feelings.