Turn Spicy Thoughts into Sweet Ones: Pumpkin Positivity for Kids

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Fall is here...crisp air, cozy sweaters, and, of course, pumpkins everywhere! But pumpkins aren’t just for carving or pie… they can also help kids grow stronger minds and happier hearts.

That’s exactly why I created the Pumpkin Positivity Packet, a playful, CBT-inspired resource that helps kids turn those tricky “spicy” thoughts into sweet, confidence-boosting ones.

Why Pumpkins + Positivity Work So Well

Kids love seasonal fun, and when we pair that with evidence-based CBT strategies, we get something powerful: a chance for children to learn coping skills in a way that feels safe, creative, and fun. Instead of lectures, kids get pumpkins, seeds, vines, and even comic strips!

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What’s Inside the Resource

This downloadable packet is loaded with activities designed to build resilience, reframe negative thoughts, and encourage gratitude. There are eight complete activities with directions included. Therapists and school counselors have enough fall-based activities to do each week from now through Halloween!

Here’s a sneak peek:

• Positive Pumpkin Thoughts

• Pumpkin Thought Sorting

• Gratitude Pumpkin Vine

• Pumpkin Patch Problem Solving

• Pumpkin Breathing/Somatic CBT Strategy Activity

• Pumpkin Story Reframe: Turning “I can’t” into “I can try!” with a fun comic strip twist.

• Spicy & Sweet Thoughts: Kids learn to turn negative “spicy” thoughts into positive “sweet” ones.

• Includes: Cutouts & Worksheets: Ready-to-use templates for kids to draw, write, and decorate.

Who It’s For

The Pumpkin Positivity Packet is perfect for:

• Therapists looking for fresh, seasonal activities for sessions

• Teachers who want classroom-friendly social-emotional tools

• Parents who want to help kids think more positively at home

The Best Part

It doesn’t feel like “work.” Kids are learning powerful CBT skills—but to them, it’s just pumpkin-season fun.

So, grab your Positive Pumpkin resource today and turn fall into a season of growth, gratitude, and joy!

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Get it for HALF OFF! Click the image below to go to the special pricing, available until 11pm, September 22, 2025!

Until next time,

Wendy Young, LMSW, BCD, is  the founder of Kidlutions and co-author of BLOOM: 50 Things to Say, Think and Do with Anxious, Angry and Over-the-Top Kids, co-creator of BLOOM Brainsmarts, and creator of The Joyful Parent. She is the author of numerous workbooks and resources to help from the preschool through the teen years. 

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