Mindfulness in Head Start Settings
Mindfulness in Head Start Settings is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that offers mindfulness strategies for adults and children.
Managing Stress
Stress affects all of us. When adults are able to manage their stress, they can provide better care for children. Explore information about stress management, inside and outside of Head Start programs.
Adult Recess
Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as the Adult Recess videos guide you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.
Self-Care Tips for Family Services Professionals and Home Visitors
Promoting simple but effective ways to support one’s own wellness can contribute to the wellness of individuals who work with families, the overall program, and the families served.
You Make the Difference: Posters
These posters provide tips for staff on how to reduce stress and make the workplace a great place to be.
Taking Care of Yourself
Taking care of yourself is important for responding well to a child’s challenging behavior.
Discovering the Impact of Stress on Oral Health
See how stress affects oral health and explore tips to help Head Start staff manage stress.
Promoting Staff Well-being
Explore these resource collections to learn about strategies to promote physical and mental health for staff in Head Start programs.
Creating a Culture of Staff Wellness
In this module, explore how to create an environment that enhances staff physical and mental health. Learn how ensuring staff wellness can reduce stress or depression, unhealthy weight, and infectious diseases.
Mindful Moments: Flexibility Leads to Excellent Mobility (Flex-M)
Flex-M stands for: Flexibility Leads to Excellent Mobility. Use these stretches in team meetings, during a break, at your desk, or in your classroom to improve flexibility and mobility.
Mindful Moments: S.O.F.T.
Discover the S.O.F.T. relaxation strategy. S.O.F.T. stands for: soften the face; open the heart; float down the shoulders; and take a deep breath. Find three S.O.F.T. strategies to use for a brief relaxation break.