May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we will be sharing resources: information, books and programs all about mental health for children.
Information:
Mental health is important at all ages! The CDC notes that mental health in childhood means "reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems." Some ways to help children cope with various things is to talk openly about feelings, practice transitions (songs can help with this!) and explore mindfulness practices like breathing exercises.
Books:
Books are a great way to explore these topics with children and open up conversations about feelings. Below are some suggestions of favorite titles. At the bottom of the page, you will find a booklist featuring books for kids--ranging from picture books to middle grade titles--that discuss topics of mindfulness, mental health, anxiety and depression.
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Programs:
Storytimes at the library are a great way for children to develop their social and emotional skills. Many branches are offering in person Storytimes that you can find here and virtual Storytimes that you can find here. Additionally, you can click the link below to watch a virtual Storytime geared towards ages 3-5 all about mindfulness! Kids will learn different tools to stay present, think about their emotions and work through them in a healthy way.
Enjoy!
Upcoming Events
Babies & Books
At Flatbush Library, enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for babies, birth to 18 months and their participating caregivers. Stay and play after the program to meet new friends!
Toddler Time
Join us for a children's storytime! We'll read 2-3 books and sing a few songs + do some fun crafts at the end. Toddler Time is is recommended for ages 1 - 4. No registration required.
Toddler Play Time
Play with a variety of toys to challenge young minds and have fun...
Mindfulness and Movement
Join us in promoting healthy minds and bodies for ages 2-5. We'll learn about what it means to be mindful and be aware of our bodies and the world around us through stories and movement. Children and their caregivers will stretch, meditate and move together through different yoga poses and group…
Saturday Morning Story Time
Join us for stories and songs...
Family Storytime
Join us for storytime! We'll enjoy a celebration of learning and literacy with books, music, and movement while meeting other members of the community for a great opportunity to have fun and make friends.
For all ages and their grownups.
No registration required.
Saturday Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more! For children aged 18 months – to 5 years (with a caregiver). Please come early so you have time to settle in and to minimize disruptions. We will start promptly at 11:00 AM.
Due to limited space, small groups of 5 or more, camps, schools,…
Babies and Books
Join us for story time! We will be singing songs, learning rhymes, and reading books together.
This story time is designes for infants and babies who are not yet walking.
Babies/toddlers who are walking should register for Toddler Times on Wednesdays. Thank you for your…
Story Play
Join us at the Dekalb Library for a morning of songs and stories! Ages 0-5.
Babies and Books (LAPSIT BABIES ONLY)
This lapsit story time for infants who are not yet crawling or walking features songs, readings, and rhymes!
Babies/toddlers who are crawling or walking should only register for Toddler Times. Only lapsit babies will be admitted into this program. Walking and crawling babies will NOT…
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