Two-Hug Day is a heartwarming storybook from Sesame Street designed to help young children navigate emotions and changes in their daily lives, such as moving between homes after parental separation. Through the beloved characters of Sesame Street, the book uses simple language and engaging illustrations to show that love and connection remain constant, even when routines or family arrangements change.
This book reassures children that it’s okay to feel mixed emotions, such as excitement and sadness, and highlights the importance of small comforting moments, like hugs, to maintain a sense of stability and safety.
How Can Social Workers and Professionals Use Two-Hug Day?
- Support Emotional Understanding: Read the story with children to help them identify and talk about their feelings.
- Provide Comfort: Use the book as a tool to reassure children that their relationships with loved ones can stay strong, even during family changes.
- Encourage Parent-Child Bonding: Suggest parents read the story with their children to reinforce feelings of love and security.
- Foster Resilience: Use the story’s themes to teach children about coping strategies and emotional resilience during transitions.
Two-Hug Day is an excellent resource for social workers, counselors, educators, and parents supporting young children through challenging times. It offers a gentle, age-appropriate way to address sensitive topics while providing hope and reassurance.
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I Have Two Homes Social Story
This social narrative is designed to help children understand and adjust to living in two homes after their parents’ divorce. It uses simple language and reassuring statements to explain the changes, emphasising that having two homes is okay. The resource includes prompts for personalisation, such as filling in names and routines, to make it relatable for the child. It provides guidance on maintaining connections with both parents and reassures children of their parents’ love and care. This narrative is a valuable tool for supporting children through family transitions in a positive and comforting way.
Explaining Visitation Schedules: My Week Chart
The “My Week” chart from Sesame Street in Communities provides a simple and effective way to help children understand visitation schedules after a divorce. Designed for toddlers and young children, the chart offers a visual and concrete representation of their weekly routine, making it easier for them to anticipate changes and transitions between parents’ homes. This resource promotes a sense of stability and reassurance, allowing children to feel more secure and informed about what to expect each day. Perfect for use at home or in therapy settings, it is a valuable tool for supporting children during family transitions.
