Big Feelings, Wise Choices
You feel so angry you want to punch a wall, but you also know it might hurt and make things worse. What could you do instead?
What is take a walk or vent to someone you trust?
Your teen is refusing to do their chores and rolls their eyes at you. How can you handle the situation without escalating the argument?
What is stay calm and clearly explain the consequences?
You forgot your homework and feel like giving up on the whole day. What’s one way to turn it around?
What is focus on doing well in your other classes or asking the teacher for help?
Your sibling takes your stuff without asking, and you’re ready to yell at them. What’s another way to handle it?
What is calmly tell them how it makes you feel and ask them to stop?
You and your best friend had a fight, and now you’re not talking. What’s one way to make things better?
What is reach out and talk it out calmly?
You’ve had a rough day, and someone jokes about you in class. You’re about to snap back. What’s another way to handle it?
What is take a deep breath and decide if it’s worth responding?
Your teen tells you they forgot to turn in an important assignment. You’re upset but also want to help. How do you approach it?
What is talk about how to fix the problem together?
You’re assigned a group project, but no one is doing their part. What could you do to make the best of the situation?
What is talk to the group calmly or ask the teacher for guidance?
Your parents say no to something you really wanted to do. You feel frustrated and ready to argue. How could you respond differently?
What is ask why and explain your side calmly?
A friend makes a joke about you that hurts your feelings. What’s a way to handle it without starting a fight?
What is tell them how it made you feel and ask them not to do it again?
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You’re embarrassed because you tripped in front of your friends. What’s one thing you can do to feel better about the moment?
What is laugh it off or remind yourself it happens to everyone?
Your teen is spending all their time on their phone and ignoring family time. What’s a way to handle this that keeps the conversation respectful?
What is set limits while listening to their perspective?
You feel overwhelmed by too many assignments. What’s one thing you can do to feel less stressed?
What is break it down into smaller tasks or ask for help?
You and a family member are arguing, and it’s getting heated. What could you do to keep things from getting worse?
What is take a break and come back when you’re calmer?
Your friends make plans without you, and you feel left out. What could you do to feel better?
What is talk to them about it or focus on doing something you enjoy?
You’re so frustrated with your homework you want to throw it across the room. What’s a better way to deal with the frustration?
What is take a short break or ask for help?
Your teen slams their door after a disagreement. How do you respond in a way that helps repair the relationship?
What is wait for them to calm down, then talk it through calmly?
You see someone being teased at lunch, and you’re not sure what to do. What’s one way to handle it?
What is check in with the person or get an adult to help?
Your parent is upset because you forgot to do something important. How could you handle their frustration?"
What is apologize and figure out how to fix it?
You hear a rumor about a friend that makes you upset. What’s a way to handle it before reacting?
What is ask them about it directly and calmly?
You’re feeling super anxious before a big test. What’s one thing you could do to calm your nerves?
What is take a few slow breaths or remind yourself you studied?
Your teen seems upset but doesn’t want to talk. How do you show support without pushing too hard?
What is let them know you’re there if they need you and give them space?
Daily Double!
You’re nervous about presenting in front of the class. What’s something you can do to feel more confident
What is practice beforehand or focus on one friendly face in the room?
Your family is trying to decide what to do this weekend, and everyone wants something different. How could you help solve this fairly?
What is suggest taking turns or finding something everyone likes?
You and a friend want to do different things on your day out. How could you decide without arguing?
What is take turns or find a compromise?