The Little Book of Self-Regulation Activities for Kids

By: Jenna Berman

Published by Simon and Schuster, 2026-02-03

Help your child identify, understand, and take control of their feelings with these kid-friendly cognitive behavioral therapy and self-regulation exercises, a short and sweet companion to The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids. The 50 activities of evidence-based CBT exercises in this book will help kids learn how to better feel, deal with, and express their emotions, both big and small. The instructions are easy to follow for both parents and kids, and will help empower children with concrete coping skills and regulatory techniques that they can return to each and every time they start to feel upset or stressed, including: Naming emotions Finding joy Feelings thermometer Mindful breathing And more! The exercises in this little book will help children emotionally regulate throughout their usual routine, as well as when surprising challenges or events force them to deviate from the norm. It’s never been easier to incorporate self-regulation into your everyday life!