The Moodsters

"We tell kids that there are no right or wrong feelings - all feelings are okay!" - our creator, @DeniseDanielsEQ #themoodsters

Coz is the positive, cheerful Moodster with the “can-do” attitude: When he tries something new, he tells himself, “I can do it!” And if you fall down or make a mistake? That’s okay! It’s not the falling down that matters: It’s the getting back up. More on themoodsters.com

Calm and thoughtful Tully is the newest Moodster—our Ambassador of Peace! Tully says, “We may not always agree with someone, but we can always be kind.” See Tully’s Tips on talking with children about the war in Ukraine in ways that help them understand: bit.ly/3xFlMA5

Why The Moodsters? Because in times of high stress and anxiety among children, young people need the emotional first aid and the coping skills that The Moodsters can provide. For resources and more information, visit themoodsters.com

“Anxiety disorders affect up to 30% of children and adolescents, but can be difficult to spot—especially in young children.” Here’s a great article we’d recommend about understanding anxiety in young children & tips for caregivers. psychologytoday.com/za/blog/…

From Denise Daniels, creator of The Moodsters: We grieve with the families and children in Uvalde, Texas, and our hearts go out to schoolchildren across the country who are struggling to understand this event. For help talking to your kids, visit themoodsters.com/resources/

Meet The Moodsters! These chaotic times are stressful for children—but Razzy, Tully, Quigly, Coz, Lolly, and Snorf are here to help kids solve their mood mysteries. They empower children to figure out their feelings and build their resilience skills. themoodsters.com

As parents, many of us have been grappling with the horrific atrocities of war that have been in the news—and worrying about how these images are affecting our kids. For guidance on how to talk with children about war, visit our website here - bit.ly/3FMJJbr

Social and Emotional Toys for Children Manufactured by Kids Preferred, this special collection helps kids build emotional intelligence (EQ) skills. themoodsters.com/products/ #educationaltoys #brainytoys #kidsemotions #EQ #SEL

Thinking about setting up a lemonade stand this summer? Add a twist of extra kindness this year and donate the profits to a charity of you and your child’s choice! #randomactsofkindness #spreadkindness #summerfun Via @DeniseDanielsEQ

Even if your school has not instituted a formal program in support of social and emotional learning, there are plenty of activities you can initiate in your own classroom. Start gathering ideas for next year on @Edutopia: ow.ly/SN1530kkECy #EQ #SEL #teachers #kidsemotions

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and yoga is a type of exercise for both! Try some basic yoga poses with your child today. @KristinMcGee themoodsters.com/#yoga #yoga #kidsexercise #kidsyoga #mindfulness

Spend time singing your favorite song! In the car, the shower, or the house, release your emotions through music. #kidsemotions #kidsmusic #EQ

Summer is officially here! @verywell has 100 simple, but super fun ideas for summer activities for children! ow.ly/yWY430kkDzg #summer #summerfun #schoolsout #parenting

Whether it's his first or his fifth, what can you do to make this Father's Day special? Here are 5 ideas from @parentsmagazine: ow.ly/xawb30kkChR #FathersDay2018 #HappyFathersDay

Let your child explore their emotions with The Moodsters Feelings Thermometer. This colorful electronic thermometer is a great representation of emotions, letting your child learn how to understand their feelings. #teachers #parents #themoodsters ow.ly/T9KG30kkC8w

Every June 14th, we celebrate an important symbol of our country, the American flag. Here are 12 fun, Flag Day activities for kids: ow.ly/5O1430kkA4F #FlagDay #kidsactivities

When kindness is taught in school, the results are amazing! Studies show that children who are kind to others have higher self-confidence and are more successful as adults. #EQ #kidsemotions #teachers ow.ly/FGu730kkzU5

How do you keep your kids’ minds and neural pathways open during the summer without making them crack textbooks or write book reports? Read how here: ow.ly/h6Rq30kpqGR via @DeniseDanielsEQ #schoolsout #parenting

The Moodsters mirror and storybook is a fun, interactive toy that helps teach your child about feelings! Learn more about them here: ow.ly/4Ttf30kkyAL #educationaltoys #brainytoys #eq #kidsemotions

Yoga helps your child relax while exercising. Try this pose, called the Sandwich Pose (forward bend), and more with one of our Moodster mats! : ow.ly/hlvX30kiHzX #kidsactivities #yogaforkids