Books are such a powerful tool for parents — they are a way to connect, a way to calm down, and a way to teach life lessons.
The first list includes books that directly teach children about self-control strategies and are great to help children reflect on their own ability to self-regulate in various situations.
The second list below includes books that teach children to breathe through emotions, to be able to pause before acting, to be mindful of their bodies and more. Through the methods of mindfulness, children can learn self-awareness and self-calming strategies that will become life-long skills for handling stress and emotions.
And finally, the last list below includes fun picture books that show characters in laughable and relatable situations. Kids will want to read these books over and over, and maybe they will learn a few self-regulation skills along the way.
