Emotional health

At My Best® aims to help every child thrive by increasing awareness and action connected to increased physical activity and healthy eating, and supporting emotional well being. The emotional component of At My Best® makes this program unique and is a critically important aspect of the program. Helping children feel good about themselves and being supportive of others while developing skills related to maintaining emotional well being, is an important aspect of health, and integral to a healthy learning environment. The core values of At My Best® include helping students develop their emotional ABCs (Able, Belonging, Caring):

A (Able) “I am able to…” – Individual ability, awareness, choices and empowerment, as well as the abilities to try new things and ask others for help.

B (Belonging) “We belong to…” – Being inclusive and involving others, as well as an understanding of how we are the same while appreciating and celebrating differences. The lessons and story reinforce the importance of remembering that we belong and that we need to include others.

C (Caring) “Caring about us” – Respect and consideration for self and others. The lessons remind children to do what is best for them and what is best for others. They also identify that caring for self involves making healthy choices about food and physical activity (energy balance) and taking time to rest.

For Parents/Guardians And Teachers

Guardians and teachers have an integral role to play in assisting children to reach their greatest potential. The most important way to ensure a child develops a positive self-image is to demonstrate that you care for them and value their contributions. Children want to feel valued by the adults in their lives and they measure this mostly in how the adults in their life respond to their day to day needs.

In addition to the activities and information contained in At My Best® , this site includes a variety of additional tips, tools and suggestions that allow parents and teachers to understand and support the development of positive self esteem and emotional well being in their children and students.