“Beneath every behavior is a feeling. And beneath every feeling is a need.”
Ashleigh Warner, Clinical Social Worker & Therapist
Understand the Feeling. Meet the Need. Change the Behavior.
When your kids are stressed or anxious, and they don’t have the words to tell you what’s going on, they will act out, shut down or say, “my tummy hurts.”
You see the behavior. You try to stop the behavior. You see short term behavior changes. Then the behaviors return.
Until your kiddo’s feelings are identified and understood and their needs are met, the behavior will continue.
If you can mention it, you can manage it. ~ Mr. Rogers
Connection Zoo™
A social and emotional skills game that gives your kids the words to tell you what they’re experiencing and builds skills to manage the worry or anxiety they feel in social situations. Playing Connection ZooTM with your kids not only helps them develop and grow; it also strengthens your connection with them.
Fun. Easy. Screen-free. Portable.
All abilities, ages 5+ and their families.
MORE JOY, less stress!
While early education creates an important foundation for academic skills, many parents would be surprised to know that social skills are actually far more predictive of outcomes into adulthood than early academics. ~ Amanda Morgan, Motherly
Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes, but…
For millions of kids, stress, worry or anxiety in social situations feels overwhelming and prevents them from doing everyday activities. When not effectively managed, social anxiety can impede healthy development, academic success and well-being.
We need to teach our kiddos how to understand and manage the big emotions and stress they’re experiencing. We need to help them let go of the fear that keeps them from thriving and feeling joy.
Playing with Connection Zoo™ leads to:
Less stress and frustration | More smiles | Fun family playtime | Participation in social activities
Increased self-awareness | Better self-management skills | Stronger relationships | Academic success
Create Conversation | Make Connections | Be Well
“Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.” ~Mr. Rogers
Be a kid’s partner, champion, and hero!
What Our Customers Say
Connection Zoo provides a way for our family to talk about our feelings in a way that is relatable to a child. During a particularly stressful doctor appointment, my daughter and I talked about the Milk Snake and the Big-Bellied Seahorse. The calming techniques helped her change her focus, reset and get through the appointment. Connection Zoo is helping our daughter fill her toolbox with alternative ways to understand and communicate her feelings, as well as ways to improve her social interactions. We love Connection Zoo! – Heather (Parent)
How do you want to spend your time?
Searching the internet for hours looking for solutions, reading self-help books or attending classes and then trying to implement what you learn?!
OR
Connecting with your kids? We thought so! We’ve done the work, so you can spend time playing with your kids in a way that teaches them critical life skills for increased happiness, wellness and success.