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Mental Health

Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.

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. 

Beach Balls

Explore this video to learn how to stretch your hands, arms, and shoulders by juggling pretend beach balls. 

Cat Cow Curl

In this video, find out how to stretch your back while in a standing position. 

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