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Little Children,
Big Challenges
Español See more Tool Kits Young children face new challenges at every age and stage—that's why it's so important to help them build the skills they need to become resilient. With self-confidence and the ability to express themselves, little ones will be able to handle whatever may come their way…and will just keep getting stronger.
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- #1 What I Am Help your child brainstorm positive words to describe himself. You can use the What We Are anthem song as inspiration. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #2 I Know You Can Do It Let your child know that you believe in her. Knowing that she has your support will help her become more confident. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #3 Give It a Try Encourage your child to give things a try, whether it's tasting a new food or saying hello to a new child in the neighborhood. Trying new things can be empowering—and he might love something he tries! Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #4 What I'm Proud Of Encourage your child to talk about something she's proud of accomplishing. Focusing on her strengths and achievements will help her face challenges with determination. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #5 Breathe, Think, Do When your child runs into a problem, encourage him to "Breathe, Think, Do": Take a deep breath, think about what to do next, and give the solution a try. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #6 Keep Getting Stronger Introduce your child to the word "persistent," explaining that it means not giving up, even when things don't go the way you want them to. Being persistent helps us solve problems…and helps make us stronger. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #7 I Can Choose Help your child gain independence by offering choices during your daily routines. Does she want to wear the blue shirt or the red shirt today? Does she want to have an apple or celery at snack time? Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #8 Feel It, Name It, Share It Use the saying "Feel It, Name It, Share It" with your child to help him reflect on, recognize, and express his emotions. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #9 How Are You Feeling? Check in with your child regularly about her feelings. It'll remind her that you're there for her and give her opportunities to practice expressing emotions. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
- #10 Express Yourself Talking about your own emotions and coping with them in positive ways can help set a good example for your child. Share Share via email Share via Twitter Share via Facebook
About This Project
Press Room ›Little Children, Big Challenges, Sesame Workshop's resilience initiative, was created with major support provided by BAE Systems, Inc. and generous support provided by The Prudential Foundation, the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the USO, and Military Child Education Coalition. This project aims to help children build self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and emotional tools they need to cope with adversity. Resilient children have the ability not only to overcome difficult situations (such as bullying, divorce, sibling rivalry, and relocation) but also to learn from – and be strengthened by – challenges throughout their lives.
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