Educational Resources
Helping Kids Understand Big Feelings
At My Moody Monster, we believe emotional skills can be taught just like reading, writing, or math.
Through stories, videos, activities, and educational resources, we help children build emotional vocabulary, develop coping skills and learn healthy ways to communicate their feelings.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, therapist or helping professional, you'll find resources designed to support meaningful conversations about emotions and mental wellness.
Explore our free educational resources below.
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✨Featured Resource: Coping Skills Toolbox
Because different feelings need different tools.
The My Moody Monster® Coping Skills Toolbox combines hands-on coping tools with guided videos to help children practice emotional regulation at home, in the classroom, and in therapy.
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DBT for Kids
DBT Skills Made Simple for Children
Our DBT for Kids video series introduces children to practical coping skills inspired by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Topics include:
✔ Belly Breathing
✔ STOP Skill
✔ Opposite Action
✔ Coping Ahead
✔ Checking the Facts
✔ Distress Tolerance Skills
✔ Mindfulness Skills
Best for: Ages 5-10, parents, caregivers, educators, counselors, and therapists.
Watch the DBT for Kids Playlist →
Moody Story Time
Stories That Help Kids Understand Their Feelings
Books are powerful tools for emotional learning.
Each week, Moody Story Time features children's books that explore emotions, friendship, self-esteem, anxiety, kindness, confidence, grief, resilience and more.
Featured topics include:
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Confidence
- Love
- Friendship
- Sensory Sensitivity
- Self-Acceptance
- Emotional Regulation
Moody Talks
Emotional Literacy & DBT Skills for Adults and Caregivers
Helping children understand emotions starts with understanding our own.
Moody Talks explores emotional literacy, emotional awareness and practical coping skills for adults, caregivers, educators, and helping professionals.
Each series begins by examining:
- Emotional vocabulary
- Common thoughts associated with emotions
- Physical sensations connected to feelings
Then we explore evidence-informed coping skills inspired by DBT that can help build emotional awareness and resilience.
Featured In & Recognized By
- MESH Accredited
- Recommended by Good Play Guide
- Featured in The Toy Book International Issue
When Not Yet Becomes Right Now
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Conversations about mental health, resilience, healing, and the moments that spark change. Hosted by Jen Ginty, each episode explores the experiences that move people from "not yet" to "right now." |
School & Community Programs
Bringing Emotional Learning Into Schools and Community Organizations
Jen offers interactive programs for schools, camps, libraries, community organizations, and youth-serving agencies throughout Merrimack Valley Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Programs combine storytelling, emotional literacy, coping skills and hands-on activities designed to help children:
- Identify emotions
- Express feelings safely
- Practice coping strategies
- Build communication skills
Meet My Moody Monster
A Tool for Talking About Big Feelings
My Moody Monster is a pull-apart plush designed to help children safely express emotions and start conversations about feelings.
Used by families, educators, therapists, counselors, and helping professionals, Moody serves as a hands-on tool that complements the educational resources shared throughout this site.
Let's Keep the Conversation Going
Emotional literacy is a lifelong skill.
Whether you're supporting a child at home, in the classroom or in a professional setting, we're glad you're here.
Follow along for new videos, story times, resources and educational content designed to help children and families navigate big feelings together.