Free resources for families
Tools, guides, and activities to support your child's emotional development— completely free from the ESSTA Kids team.
Free downloads
Immediately downloadable resources to start building emotional skills today.
Help your child build their feelings vocabulary with our printable emotion cards featuring gentle illustrations.
Soothing affirmations to help children end their day feeling loved, safe, and confident.
Quick breathing exercises and calming activities for when big feelings arise.
Simple strategies for opening up emotional conversations with your 3-10 year old.
A child-friendly chart to help track moods and identify emotional patterns together.
A gentle 3-minute guided meditation introducing children to our beloved penguin character.
Helpful articles
Evidence-based insights and practical tips for supporting your child's emotional journey.
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than IQ
Research shows that children with strong emotional skills are more successful in school, relationships, and life.
Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss Big Feelings
Practical scripts and strategies for talking about emotions with children at different developmental stages.
When Perfectionism Shows Up in Young Children
How to recognize perfectionist tendencies early and support your child in building resilience.
Creating Safe Spaces for Emotional Expression
Simple ways to make your home a place where all feelings are welcome and understood.
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