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Why honest conversations about death help kids

Pick of the week: July 13, 2026

Jul 13 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

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Bodies and eating

All of our skills and tools for helping kids developing healthy relationships with food, eating, and their bodies.

Jun 30 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

Anger and outbursts

Information on dealing with anger, outbursts, tantrums, and meltdowns.

Jun 27 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

ABCs of feelings

All of our skills and tools for building foundational emotion skills.

Jun 27 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

Sadness and depression

All of our skills and tools for dealing with sadness, low mood, anhedonia, and depression.

May 9 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

kids books that show science-backed mental health skills

Why honest conversations about death help kids

Pick of the week: July 13, 2026

Jul 13 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

Helping picky eaters get curious about new foods

Pick of the week: June 30, 2026

Jun 30 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

A trick for talking about hard feelings to make them less powerful

Pick of the week: May 12, 2026

May 12 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

100 little faces: How photos of real kids' feeling faces can boost your child's emotional intelligence

Pick of the week: April 28, 2026

Apr 28 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

practice science-backed skills at home

How to help kids explore new foods

Practicing food exposure

Jul 8 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

Helping kids get some space from big feelings

Practicing externalizing emotions

Jun 25 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

How to help kids understand others’ emotions

Practicing noticing and naming emotions in others

May 8 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

How to practice balanced thinking with your child

Practicing a skill for dealing with negative thoughts.

Apr 22 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

handouts and worksheets

Alternative activities: Helping kids express anger safely

Teach kids healthy ways to process big emotions without hurting themselves or others.

Dec 26, 2025 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

Feelings Thermometer

Help your child notice and name how big their feelings are.

Dec 4, 2025 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

Gratitude Scavenger Hunt

Building thankful hearts by noticing the helpers, joys, and things that make life bright!

Nov 21, 2025 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

Learning to identify emotions in our bodies

How you can help your kiddo learn body sensations that go with emotions.

May 11, 2025 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

parent tools

Parent's guide: How to use specific praise

Build confidence and connection by naming the good you see.

Jan 2 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

Reflective Listening Formula

Support your child’s emotional growth with science-backed listening tools.

Nov 28, 2025 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

Tips for Toddler Tantrums

Learn how to stay calm and connected when big feelings take over.

Nov 12, 2025 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

A parent’s guide to keeping your cool

Learn self-calming strategies so you can model emotional regulation for your child and keep your cool during difficult moments.

Oct 31, 2025 • Marin Kautz, PhD and Betsy Stade, PhD

find treatment

How to find evidence-based treatment for your child

Minds in Bloom directories for finding science-backed treatments for specific conditions, and finding a therapist qualified to deliver that treatment.

Oct 19, 2025 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

Minds in Bloom Skill library

Use this to locate specific clinical skills for dealing with an issue or strengthening an area for you and your kiddo.

Jan 12 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

Glossary of skills and terms

A list of the Minds in Bloom terms, and what each one involves.

Oct 18, 2025 • Betsy Stade, PhD and Marin Kautz, PhD

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