---
title: "Free Emotional Wellbeing Resources for Families | ESSTA Kids"
url: https://esstakids.com/Resources
description: "Download free activities, guides and practical tools that help families talk about feelings and support children's emotional development."
lang: en
---

# 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.

Printables

Emotional Vocabulary Cards

Help your child build their feelings vocabulary with our printable emotion cards featuring gentle illustrations.

PDF Download Free

Audio

Bedtime Affirmations

Soothing affirmations to help children end their day feeling loved, safe, and confident.

Audio Guide Free

Activities

5-Minute Calm Down Kit

Quick breathing exercises and calming activities for when big feelings arise.

Activity Guide Free

Parenting

Parent Guide: Talking About Feelings

Simple strategies for opening up emotional conversations with your 3-10 year old.

Parent Guide Free

Printables

Emotion Tracking Chart

A child-friendly chart to help track moods and identify emotional patterns together.

Printable Chart Free

Audio

Sample Meditation: Meet Tilly

A gentle 3-minute guided meditation introducing children to our beloved penguin character.

Audio Sample Free

## Helpful articles

Evidence-based insights and practical tips for supporting your child's emotional journey.

Research 5 min read

### Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than IQ

Research shows that children with strong emotional skills are more successful in school, relationships, and life.

Parenting Tips 8 min read

### Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss Big Feelings

Practical scripts and strategies for talking about emotions with children at different developmental stages.

Child Development 6 min read

### When Perfectionism Shows Up in Young Children

How to recognize perfectionist tendencies early and support your child in building resilience.

Family Life 4 min read

### 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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