Peer Pressure Series Grades 6-8
KidsHealth in the Classroom activities for learning how to recognize and respond to positive and negative peer pressure.
Middle School
Refusal Skills Lesson for 5th Grade
Refusal Skills Lesson Plan for 5th grade from I STOP'D.
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You
The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It Paperback (2016) by Kelly McGonigal
Childhood Stress
Article from Kids Health about childhood stress.
Helping Kids Cope with Cliques
Article from Kids Health about helping kids cope with the stress of cliques.
Ruby Finds a Worry - Ages 3-6
Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival provides kid-friendly ways to talk about tough topics and build emotional intelligence.
Teach and Engage in Stress Management Techniques
Use this article to brainstorm new ways of healthy coping and reduce stress.
Teach Children about Active vs Avoidant Coping
Learn about active vs avoidant coping and challenge your child's mindset
Teach Children the Pros and Cons of Stress
Learn about the pros and cons of stress and challenge your child's mindset.
Watch Video: Teens Talk About Stress
Teens talk about what stresses them out and how they cope from Kids Health.