You gotta breathe my friend!! If you don't, you will explode. Your behavior will express all the emotions that you are holding in. BREATHE!!

Drawing and coloring can be very calming. These activities help give us a place to focus some of that stress.

Writing down our thoughts and feelings can be really helpful. Sometimes we stuff them so far inside of us that we can't get them out. We usually feel lots better when we get that stuff out. You can never offend a journal!!

Sometimes, sharing our stress with others can help us to regulate and feel better. Trusting someone with our emotions can help us heal too. Ask mom or dad to talk about your stress. You may be surprised, they may have experienced what you're stressed about already!

Music often soothes our soul. Listening to music can help with managing your stress.

Go for a walk or run, ride your bike, play, get sweaty!! Get your heart rate up. Get outside and connect with nature.

Crying often feels really good. Lots of us are scared to cry. Did you know that every time you cry, you are expressing an emotion. Expressing emotion is important and crying can help you express those feelings.

Laughing is stressful, but it's the good stress. Try it!! You may just like it!!

Listen to your body. Sometimes we just need to get away from all the stuff we are doing.

Our skin is our largest organ. We communicate through touch. Hugs can help us calm down right away. Don't be afraid to ask for a hug from your mom or dad or someone you care about. Animals give great hugs too! Sometimes getting a hug reminds us that there are other people to support us as well.

Being alone allows us to listen to our heart. Honor what is in your heart. That will calm your stress, too!