Journal Prompts  For Children:  If your feelings were animals, what would they be and why?  For Teens and Adults:  If your mental health had a weather report today, what would it be?      Drawing Prompts  For Children:  Feelings Zoo  If your feelings were animals, what would they be? Draw the animals to show your […]

Fun isn’t frivolous — it’s a form of self-care. Play, laughter, and creativity help our minds and bodies recover from stress. Laughter is more than just a reaction — it’s a release, a reset, a way our bodies remind us that lightness is still possible, even in hard times. Sometimes when we’re under stress, laughter […]

Theme: Grounding through Nature Nature has a way of helping us feel rooted — literally and emotionally. When life feels overwhelming, connecting with the natural world can bring us back to the present moment. Connecting with nature doesn’t have to mean hiking mountains. It’s about noticing and experiencing the natural world, wherever you are and […]

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Supporting Your Own Mental Health: Ongoing Care and Wellbeing Mental health care isn’t just something we turn to during times of crisis — it’s a lifelong, vital part of overall wellbeing. Just like we care for our physical health by eating nourishing foods, staying active, or visiting a doctor when needed, mental health thrives when […]

Journal Prompts  For Children:  Make a list of “feel-good” things you can do when you're having a tough day.  For Teens and Adults:  How do you respond to stress, and how would you like to respond?    Drawing Prompts  For Children:  My Calm Down Toolbox Draw five things that help you feel better when you're upset. Put […]

Not every fun moment has to be big. Tiny sparks of joy — even just for a few seconds — can brighten your day and lift your spirit. If finding joy feels hard today, that's not a personal failure — that's important information. It’s a sign your heart might be carrying a heavy load, not […]

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Journal Prompts  For Children:  What is something kind you’ve done for someone else? What is something kind someone has done for you?  For Teens and Adults:  Describe a small moment of joy from today. What made it meaningful?    Drawing Prompts  For Children:  Draw Your Heart What’s inside your heart today? Draw and color things, […]

Theme: Wonder and Curiosity in Nature Wonder is powerful for mental health — it invites curiosity, creativity, and a break from daily stress. Nature offers endless chances to reconnect with wonder, no matter where we are. Wonder is not about doing more; it's about noticing more. Every body and every pace is welcome in this […]

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How to Support a Friend or Loved One Who’s Struggling It can be hard to know what to say or do when someone you care about is struggling with their mental health. You might worry about saying the wrong thing, or feel unsure of how to help. The truth is, you don't have to have […]

Journal Prompts  For Children:  What’s a helpful way to talk to yourself when you make a mistake?  For Teens and Adults:  How do you define self-compassion? What would it look like in practice? Describe your inner critic. What might it be trying to protect you from?    Drawing Prompts  For Children:  My Superpower Shield Draw […]

When life feels heavy, it can be easy to lose touch with the activities that once sparked joy. Sometimes, what used to feel effortless now feels far away — and that's okay. Today, we invite you to gently reconnect with a piece of that former fun, without pressure or expectations. It's not about recapturing the […]