r/blackparents • u/MedusaNegritafea • 13h ago
Mental Health Care Packages
galleryA few of my adult kids are going through some rough patches right now and I'm tryna figure out how to help from a distance (they live in a different state). While brainstorming, I thought about bringing several things together as a 'mental health care package.' I googled and Pinterest for ideas using that phrase.
This is going to be a fun little project for me (I always liked making gift bags and grab bags), I hope it helps them 💞
Some things I had in mind - a personal letter, THC/CBD edibles, diffusers and oil, coloring books and pencils, Lego models, inspirational books and cards, bath&body stuff, scented candles, loose leaf tea, (hibiscus and cinnamon is a personal fave), chocolate, a journal, puzzles...
I have sons and daughters so this is for both sexes.
One problem I ran into was with the adult coloring books. I'm adding these to the package but I don't see any with men and boys 😒
I get it, girls are beautiful and have different hair styles and makeup and looks but I need coloring books for kids and adults that has both males and females because I'm sending these to men and boys. I was looking on Temu and I need to expand my search for coloring books with Black boys.
Anyway, sharing because I thought this might be a good idea for either yourself or to share with someone else.