Instructions

There are no right or wrong answers. Rate each statement from 1 (Rarely) to 5 (Almost Always).

Family Wellness 1 2 3 4 5

My child feels comfortable talking to me about their feelings. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

We spend quality time together each week. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

We eat meals together regularly. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

My child knows healthy ways to calm themselves. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

I notice when my child seems overwhelmed or stressed. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

We have healthy boundaries around technology. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

We encourage kindness and respect in our home. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

My child has trusted adults they can talk to. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

I model healthy ways to handle stress. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

I know where to seek help if my family needs additional support. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Reflection

Which two areas are your family's greatest strengths?

Which two areas would you like to strengthen?

Remember

This checklist is not a diagnosis. It simply highlights opportunities to strengthen your family's emotional wellness.

Emotion Coaching Cheat Sheet

Instead of...

"You're fine."

Say...

"I can see that really upset you."

Instead of...

"Stop crying."

Say...

"It's okay to cry. I'm here."

Instead of...

"Calm down."

Say...

"Let's calm our bodies together."

Instead of...

"That's nothing."

Say...

"It felt big to you."

Goal:

Adolescents calm down faster when they feel understood before they are corrected.

Is My Teen Stressed?

Watch for

□ Withdrawal

□ Irritability

□ Sleeping too much

□ Sleeping too little

□ Falling grades

□ Stomach aches

□ Headaches

□ Isolation

□ Loss of interest

□ Increased anxiety

□ Risk-taking

□ Excessive perfectionism

When should I seek help?

If these concerns last more than several weeks or interfere with school, relationships, or daily functioning, consider speaking with your child's pediatrician or a licensed mental health professional.

Coping Skills by Age

Ages 3–5

Blow bubbles

Name feelings

Hug a stuffed animal

Color

Ages 6–10

Deep breathing

Movement breaks

Feelings journal

Calm corner

Prayer

Ages 11–14

Music

Exercise

Journaling

Talking

Mindfulness

Problem solving

Ages 15–18

Values journal

Healthy friendships

Exercise

Faith

Goal setting

Therapy if needed