📖Social story
When I feel jealous
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Sometimes I feel jealous.
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My body might feel different when this happens.
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That's okay — all feelings are okay.
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I can take a slow breath and ask for help.
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The feeling will get smaller. I am safe.
← All feelings
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Jealous
Wanting what someone else has
💭What this feeling is
Jealous is the achy feeling when someone has something we wish we had. It's normal and can teach us what we care about.
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Tight chest
- 👉Crossing arms
- 👉Frown
- 👉Grumbly tummy
🎯Common triggers
A sibling getting a giftA friend's new toySomeone winning
🌱Healthy coping strategies
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Name it
Say: 'I feel jealous.' Naming makes it smaller.
2
Be happy for them
Tell them 'congrats' — it helps your heart too.
3
Spot your own wins
Think of 3 things YOU love about yourself.
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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📚Books
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Jealous Jelly Beans
by Sue Penney
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The Berenstain Bears and the Green-Eyed Monster
by Stan & Jan Berenstain
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I'm Not Just a Scribble
by Diane Alber
📝Printable worksheets
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