Help your child navigate big emotions with Open The Joy’s Calming Strategy Cards—a thoughtfully designed deck of over 50 mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques created by child life experts. This powerful tool equips parents, teachers, and caregivers with easy, kid-friendly ways to help children move from moments of frustration or anxiety to a sense of calm and control. Each card features a practical activity such as yoga poses, breathing exercises, grounding techniques, sensory strategies, and connection activities that teach kids how to self-soothe and manage their emotions effectively. Perfect for use at home, in classrooms, or on the go, these calming cards promote mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and resilience in children (and adults) of all ages.
