3 Napkin Man Tricks to Help Your Anxious Child

You know what feels bad? Anxiety. And if you're a kid and you're still learning how to regulate emotions, it can feel extra scary. Sure, parents and caregivers can step in when kids are having a hard time coping, but helping kids develop their own toolkit for dealing with tough emotions is vital to healthy emotional development.

That's where The Adventures of Napkin Man comes in — it's a show all about kids learning new ways to deal with their own complicated feelings. We recommend watching these episodes and talking with your kids about them, but here are a few tricks from the show kids can use specifically when they're feeling axious.

Situation: They're panicky because they can't find a precious toy/blanket

Trick: Help kids learn to slow down their bodies so they can slow down their minds:
 

Then help them recognize that, though it might take time, an alternative can be just as good. 

Watch The Adventures of Napkin Man: Winston, We Have a Problem for more. 

Situation: They're feeling anxious because they're worried about making the wrong choice

Trick: Distract them with a little exercise or game so they can get their bearings.

Then encourage them to watch and learn to get as much information as they can to help inform their choice.

Watch The Adventures of Napkin Man: The Perfect Present for more.

You'll Also Love: Printable Napkin Man Emotion Flash Cards

Situation: They're experiencing separation anxiety being away from their loved ones

Trick: Help them learn to distract themselves with something fun until they're reunited with whoever they are missing.

Watch The Adventures of Napkin Man: Play the Day Away on YouTube for more!