Help Kids Develop Coping Strategies for Big Feelings

Empowering kids to create their own coping strategies allows them to take ownership of their bodies and minds while building emotional intelligence. We all face a variety of emotions and feelings each day. Sometimes they are enjoyable, like the feeling of happiness when spending time with a loved one. And sometimes they are not, like […]
Helping Kids Say Hello to Anxiety

When children understand that anxiety is rooted in their brain’s natural protective mechanisms, they can begin to separate themselves from their anxious thoughts. As educators, counselors, and parents, you’re on the front lines of supporting children’s emotional well-being. You see firsthand the increasing prevalence of anxiety in young people, and we know how crucial it […]
Light Up the Learning Brain

All behavior comes from the brain.
Why Neuroscience Matters for Kids

By understanding how their brains work, kids can develop a deeper understanding of themselves, the world around them, and their place in it.
Keeping Teens Safe on Social Media

A multipronged approach to social media management, including time limits, parental monitoring and supervision, and ongoing discussions about social media can help parents protect teens’ brain development.
Limbic System: Your Child’s On/Off Switch for Emotional Grounding, Fight or Flight and Meltdowns

Many systems in the child’s body deal with emotions and the sometimes complex psychological response that they initiate. Two brain systems, however, share the important task of regulating your child’s emotions. Both have distinct jobs that have differing focuses on internal and external demands, but they interconnect to reach the goal of managing and addressing […]