Patti and Friends™, a pioneering wellness brand developed by Dr. Tiffany Tyson, a licensed clinical psychologist and renowned mental health advocate, has launched its latest tool to nurture emotional development in children: the Patti and Friends™ Social-Emotional Charades Game Cards. This innovative new resource transforms emotional learning into a fun, interactive experience, offering families, educators, and therapists an engaging way to promote emotional intelligence in young children.
The Social-Emotional Charades Cards are rooted in Dr. Tyson’s clinical expertise and designed with a deep understanding of the emotional challenges that children face today. The game encourages children to engage with emotions through movement, creativity, and meaningful social interaction. It helps them recognize, name, and act out different emotions and coping strategies, fostering empathy, communication, and emotional resilience.
Emotional and mental health challenges among children have grown significantly in recent years. With increasing stress, anxiety, and difficulty in expressing emotions, children today are facing mental health challenges at younger ages. However, many parents and educators still lack accessible tools to help children develop emotional literacy. Patti and Friends™ addresses this gap by providing research-backed, fun tools that make emotional education accessible and effective.
Dr. Tyson created the Patti and Friends™ brand after over 20 years of experience working with children and families in therapeutic settings. She witnessed firsthand the long-term impact of unresolved emotional issues in childhood and saw a lack of proactive solutions to support early emotional development. Patti and Friends™ was born out of this recognition — to create relatable, culturally diverse characters and resources that help children navigate their inner worlds with confidence.
At the core of the Social-Emotional Charades Cards is the belief that emotional learning doesn’t need to be formal or complicated. Children draw from a deck of cards that represent different feelings, scenarios, or positive coping strategies, and then act them out while others guess the emotion. This playful experience encourages laughter, teamwork, empathy, and essential conversations, all while promoting emotional literacy. Whether used at home, in classrooms, or in therapy sessions, the game provides a joyful way to practice emotional understanding in real-time.
Each card is designed to be developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and grounded in psychological best practices. They promote active learning and help children connect abstract emotions to concrete actions. Additionally, the cards provide educators and caregivers with a practical tool that can be easily integrated into daily routines, SEL curricula, or group activities.
Dr. Tyson explains, “When children feel seen, heard, and equipped to manage their emotions, they grow into powerful, compassionate adults. Patti and Friends™ is my gift to the next generation — a joyful, healing way to build stronger hearts and brighter futures.”
This new charades game is a continuation of the broader Patti and Friends™ mission: to provide children with the tools they need to support emotional growth, confidence, and self-awareness from an early age. In addition to the charades game, the brand offers an expanding suite of resources, including children’s books, classroom SEL curricula, emotional wellness tools, and interactive workshops for families and educators.
The character of Patti, a friendly and emotionally intelligent guide, is central to the brand. Along with a cast of diverse friends, Patti helps children explore a range of real-life emotions and challenges through storytelling and play. This ensures that every child feels included and empowered by seeing characters who reflect their own experiences and backgrounds.
Dr. Tyson’s approach blends clinical insight with engaging, culturally inclusive storytelling, setting Patti and Friends™ apart in the world of early childhood education and wellness. Her leadership has earned her recognition in mental health advocacy, education, and community impact.
What distinguishes Patti and Friends™ from other wellness or educational brands is its focus on proactive, preventive care. While many products respond to emotional crises after they happen, Patti and Friends™ builds tools and mindsets to help children manage emotions before challenges arise. The Social-Emotional Charades Cards embody this philosophy — making emotional learning both accessible and enjoyable.
With growing interest from schools, therapists, and parents, the brand’s influence continues to expand. Monthly community wellness talks, educator workshops, and media partnerships further support the mission to make emotional wellness a shared, inclusive priority. The Patti and Friends™ community is evolving into a national network of families and professionals who believe emotional intelligence is essential to future success and well-being.
The Social-Emotional Charades Game is suitable for children ages four and up, making it a valuable addition to any toolkit aimed at supporting child development. Whether in a classroom, therapy session, or at home, the game opens the door to meaningful conversations, all while promoting laughter and connection.
Looking forward, Patti and Friends™ aims to continue expanding its influence with future product launches and educational initiatives. With a long-term vision to become a leading voice in children’s mental health, Dr. Tyson and her team remain dedicated to creating tools that heal, educate, and inspire.
For more information about Patti and Friends™ and the new Social-Emotional Charades Game Cards, visit the brand’s official website: Pattiandfriends.com and stay connected for updates on upcoming wellness resources and community events.
