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Managing Stress

Woman and child practicing meditation.Stress affects all of us. When adults are able to manage their stress, they can provide better care for children. Explore information about stress management, inside and outside of Head Start programs.

Adult Recess

Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as the Adult Recess videos guide you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.

Mindfulness in Head Start Settings

Mindfulness in Head Start Settings is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that offers mindfulness strategies for adults and children.

Reducing Stress

Share this brochure with parents and staff to provide some easy-to-use stress reduction and self-care tips.

Chest Opener

Use this video to help stretch arms to open your chest while seated in a chair.  

Leg Stretches

Explore this video to guide you through leg stretches at a desk or in a chair. 

Seated Hip Flexor Stretch

View this video to learn how to stretch your hips at your desk by crossing your legs. 

Seated Spinal Stretch

In this video, learn how to stretch your back while sitting in a chair. 

Side Stretches

Take a look at this video to learn how to stretch your sides while seated in a chair. 

All Chair Stretches

In this video, five different stretches you can do while sitting in a chair. Use this video to open or close a team meeting or during a break. 

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