Adult Recess
Practice your adult regulation skills and have some fun playing! Follow along as the Adult Recess videos guide you through a warm up, interactive game, and closing reflection.
Mental Health
Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.
Strategies for Wellness and Social Connection from the U.S. Surgeon General
Dr. Sangeeta Parikshak, Office of Head Start senior analyst, and Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, discuss the importance of social connection for wellness and mental health.
Cultivating Wellness: 8 Dimensions of Staff Well-being
This resource describes eight dimensions of staff well-being. Head Start programs can use this resource to make sure they are promoting staff wellness across all dimensions.
You Make the Difference: Posters
These posters provide tips for staff on how to reduce stress and make the workplace a great place to be.
Staff Wellness for Home Visitors
Discover the importance of staff wellness and professional boundaries in home-based settings. Explore safety practices to enhance staff relationships with families and strategies for self-care and reducing stress.