Created BY teens FOR teens! 50 diverse questions sure to spark some colorful conversations.

• The winner of the Dr. Toy Top 10 Games, iParenting Media, National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, and Learning Magazine’s Teachers Choice award
• Ages 9+

Need Fulfilled

• Social/emotional development

Grandparent Talk for Grandkids and Grandparents! Grandpa, what kinds of pets did you have?” Uncover family stories that haven’t been shared in years or generations! Simply pick a card, ask the question and watch your family history unfold. This game keeps family history alive with diverse topics that allow grandkids and grandparents to discover more about each other through conversation. Grandchildren will discover that Grandma and Grandpa were young once too!

• Ages 3+

Need Fulfilled

• Social/emotional development

Introducing an extension to our best-selling Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles with even more feelings- Excited, Impatient, Lonely, and Nervous! Help kids identify, understand, and navigate feelings! Each bottle is uniquely designed with its own facial expression, color, and interactive element that embodies the feeling. Give children a quiet, hands-on way to identify and resolve their feelings! These delightful bottles will engage children and provide them with a way to focus on and manage their feelings. These easy-to-grip, securely sealed bottles are sized perfectly for children's hands.

• Comes with an activity guide that is designed to encourage discussion and conversation about responding to emotions in positive and productive ways
• Each bottle mimics a unique emotion, color, and interactive element
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Builds social-emotional skills and language
• Provides visual stimulation
• Improves mood and focus

Need Fulfilled

• Social and emotional development, visual input

Specs for Sensory Bottles

Package Weight
1.4 lbs

My Therapist Told Me to Journal: A Creative Mental Health Workbook (2020), by Holly Chisholm

Write that sh*t down!

Keep anxiety and depression in check with tons of totally doable mental health tips and techniques included here. You'll find some silly things, some serious things, some resources and exercises—oh, and a whole page of STICKERS to use throughout your journal. 

The author HATES journaling. This is the journal she wishes she had had when first starting out in therapy.

From the creator of Just Peachy Comics, this interactive self-care book uses journaling, drawing, and goal-tracking to help improve the user's overall mental health and well-being. The journal will introduce you to a variety of therapy practices such as CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy) and EMDR. It will also illustrate the author's “dot method” of goal tracking to help reduce anxiety.

These inviting pages include checklists, doodle boxes, gratitude prompts, goal pages, supportive characters, encouragement, resources on how to get through anxiety attacks, and more. This is a journal for anyone feeling down, looking for some extra support, or just trying to stay positive and practice daily self-care. 

Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 978-1510761124

The Mini Hoberman Sphere is an awesome stress relief toy. This colorful ball expands from 5 inches to 12 inches with one easy motion. The simple function of this transforming sphere makes it an extremely addictive desktop fidget toy. 

• Light-up the night! 8 bright LED lights activate when the sphere is expanded and shut off automatically

• Ages 4+

Benefits

• Used to teach kids mindful breathing
• Improves mood and focus
• Helps develop fine motor skills

Need Fulfilled

• Tactile and visual input

Specs for Mini Sphere

Weight
5.9 ounces

Thanks to the Children's Wisconsin for such a wonderful video!

You Can Stop Bullying: Stand By or Stand Up? by Connie Colwell Miller and Victoria Assanelli (2019)

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Elizabeth witnesses John getting bullied. Will she stand by and let it happen, or will she stand up and help John? Readers make choices for Elizabeth and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions.

ISBN: 9781681524795
Publisher: Amicus
Age Range: 6-8 years
Paperback Edition

The Mini Self Care Notepad Planner is the perfect sized planner for those who want to prioritize self care on the go! The best part of these planners are the way they direct the user to investigate how their feelings are showing up and to get curious about how basic needs play into wellness. There's lots of space to dream and doodle and keep track of self care activities that get you through the day, week, month and year! 

• Printed in Iowa
• 50 Sheets
• Sturdy, high quality paper

Woodland Fox Kin knows that when big changes come along—like a new family dynamic or new family members—big feelings can come up that are difficult to navigate. Fox reminds little ones that we are connected even though families change and that it’s not their fault.

Slumberkins is dedicated to helping families raise caring, confident, and resilient children through affirmations, stories and creature characters. Slumberkins was founded by a special education teacher and a family therapist. Based out of our home state of Washington, check out their new show on Apple TV. Watch Slumberkins | Apple TV+

• Lynx stuffie comes with a board book and an affirmation card
• Soft and silky fur, perfect for smooshy hugs
• Hypoallergenic
• Machine washable, air dry
• Intentionally designed without detachable plastic pieces to give caretakers peace of mind

Benefits

• Helps kids practice interoception
• Gives kids a self-confidence boost
• Helps develop language around feelings about change

Needs Fulfilled

• Social and emotional development, tactile input

Specs for Woodland Fox Kin

Package Weight
15 oz

Dimensions
14″ x 6″ x 2″

Material
Polyester

Introducing an extension to our best-selling Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles with even more feelings- Embarrassed, Silly, Surprised, and Loved! Help kids identify, understand, and navigate feelings! Each bottle is uniquely designed with its own facial expression, color, and interactive element that embodies the feeling. Give children a quiet, hands-on way to identify and resolve their feelings! These delightful bottles will engage children and provide them with a way to focus on and manage their feelings. These easy-to-grip, securely sealed bottles are sized perfectly for children's hands.

• Comes with an activity guide that is designed to encourage discussion and conversation about responding to emotions in positive and productive ways
• Each bottle mimics a unique emotion, color, and interactive element
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Builds social-emotional skills and language
• Provides visual stimulation
• Improves mood and focus

Need Fulfilled

• Social and emotional development, visual input

Specs for Sensory Bottles

Package Weight
1.4 lbs

Each flash card set contains a collection of full-color, high-interest student cards as well as instructions and tips for the teacher or parent, suggested activities, and additional blank cards. Each card has a hole in the top corner that can be fit with a ring or string to help with organization and storage. Additionally, each card has one corner that is shaped differently than the others. By lining up the non-rounded corners, the flash cards can quickly be faced in the same direction. When applicable, flash card sets include answers in small print on the reverse side of each card.

• Set of 50 cards
• Ages 5+

Benefits

• Helps kids develop language, speech therapy, and communication skills
• Helps kids develop interoception, aligning language with feelings

Needs Fulfilled

• Social and emotional development

Spes for Emotion Flash Cards

Dimensions
3-1/8" x 5-1/8"

You Can Follow Rules: Cheat or Play Fair? by Connie Colwell Miller (2019)

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Kirsten is playing Hide-and-Go Seek with her sister. Will she follow the rules or cheat? Readers make choices for Kirsten and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussions questions.

ISBN: 9781681524764
Publisher: Amicus
Reading Age: 5-8 years

My Friend Embarrassed Me: Working it Out by Connie Colwell Miller and Sofia Cardoso (2023)

When your friend tells the whole school who your crush is, how would you respond to the embarrassment? In this choose-your-own-ending picture book, Cora lets slip that Abdi has a crush on Riley. Abdi is embarrassed. Will he retaliate or accept Cora's apology? Readers make choices for Abdi, with each story path leading to different outcomes. Includes four endings and discussion questions.

Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning and decision-making for kids, making this an excellent book to spark discussion and encourage kids to build positive relationships. 

ISBN: 9781681528021
Publisher: Amicus
Age Range: 6-8 years
Paperback Edition

My Best Friends New Friend: Feeling Left Out by Connie Colwell Miller and Sofia Cardoso (2023)

Tife (TEE-fay) and Phoebe (FEE-bee) have been best friends for a long time. But lately, Caitlin has been interrupting their games and asking Phoebe to play. Tife feels left out, and she's worried. How would you handle a sticky friendship situation? In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, Tife chooses how to respond to her best friend spending time with someone else. Will Tife worry too much, get angry, or ask to be included? Readers make choices for Tife and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different outcomes. Includes four different endings and discussion questions.

Expressive illustrations and the power to choose your story support social-emotional learning and decision-making for kids, making this an excellent book to spark discussion and encourage kids to build positive relationships.

ISBN: 9781681527987
Publisher: Amicus
Age Range: 6-8 years
Paperback Edition

You Can Encourage Others: Tease or Inspire? by Connie Colwell Miller and Victoria Assanelli (2019)

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Connor sees a soccer teammate struggling at practice. Will he encourage her to keep trying or make fun of her? Readers make choices for Connor and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions.

ISBN: 9781681524757
Publisher: Amicus 
Reading Age: 5-9 years
Paperback Edition

You Can Respect Differences: Assume or Find Out? by Connie Colwell Miller and Victoria Assanelli (2019)

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Ben is uncomfortable when he meets Aisha, a girl in a wheelchair. Will Ben make assumptions or find out more about her? Readers make choices for Ben and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion questions.

ISBN: 9781681524788
Publisher: Amicus
Age Range: 6-8 years
Paperback Edition

You Can Stay in Control: Wild or Calm? by Connie Colwell Miller (2018)

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Toby can hardly contain his excitement to meet his new baby brother. Will he act wild or stay calm? Readers make choices for Toby and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes three different endings and discussion questions.

ISBN: 9781681522340
Publisher: Amicus
Age Range: 5-8 years

Playfoam is the soothing sensory compound that kids can squish, shape, and squash for hands-on, tactile play. Use Playfoam to complete the activity cards as a soothing calm-down activity or sensory-stimulating play.

The activity cards focus on essential social and emotional skills like identifying feelings, breathing and mindfulness exercises, and expressing emotions. Prepare kids for school so they feel confident and independent.

Boost confidence with core learning toys that build the skills kids need for school success

• Includes: Eight colors of Playfoam, 13 double-sided activity cards (26 activities!), and bonus downloadable content to practice social and emotional skills
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Aids in social and emotional development
• Helps kids identify feelings
• Helps develop hand/eye coordination
• Encourages creative play

Needs Fulfilled

• Tactile and proprioceptive input

Pawz, the Calming Pup will become a beloved, calming companion to each child, as it's auto-adjusting light guides children though deep breathing patterns.

Perfect for any calming corner, each kid will follow the lighted prompts: inhaling when the light gets brighter and then exhaling as the light fades.

This engaging breathing activity encourages children to be fully present and bring awareness to their thoughts and feelings, while also learning to manage stressful situations and provide anxiety relief for kids.

Pawz is also built with a night light with timer that can be set for 5, 15, or 30 minutes.

• Includes USB cable
• For the best experience, please fully charge Luna the Calming Kitty before its initial use
• Ages 3+

Benefits

• Helps instill a bedtime routine
• Aids in social and emotional development

Need Fulfilled

• Visual input