ACT Concepts and Skills

Values like kindness and courage aren’t taught through lectures — they’re grown in everyday moments. In ACT, values are chosen ways of being, like a compass we return to, not goals we complete. Kids learn values through modeling, reflection, and connection — not pressure or perfection. This blog shares how to gently raise kids who live what matters, one choice at a time.

Kids often try to push away big feelings—but acceptance teaches them to make space instead. Discover how this gentle, science-backed skill helps children and parents build emotional strength, calm, and resilience through small, steady steps. Includes free Making Space Cards to help your family begin today.

Kids (and parents) often get swept up in one tough moment — “I’m the worst at math!” or “I can’t do anything right.” Self-as-Context reminds us we’re always more than one thought, one feeling, or one struggle. In this blog, Sage the Squirrel helps us explore how to see the bigger picture, build resilience, and practice steady presence with kids through playful activities like Ripple Reminder.

"Each small noticing becomes a micro-step toward understanding big feelings and making gentle, thoughtful choices later on. Whether it’s watching a caterpillar crawl or feeling a warm breeze, these tiny noticings help kids build curiosity, connection, and emotional strength — one moment at a time."

The best stories don't just entertain - they help kids grow. By using storytelling as a tool for emotional regulation, we give children a powerful way to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, engaging way.

Some thoughts just stick... but that doesn’t mean we have to stay stuck. Help kids handle sticky thoughts with playful defusion!

There’s something heavy in the air when we talk about AI...

Kids get “sticky thoughts” just like adults—worries, fears, or doubts that cling like gum to a shoe. Defusion helps them step back from these thoughts instead of getting tangled in them. With quick, playful strategies, children can learn to notice their thoughts and gently let them go.

Mindfulness can be simple and playful. Kids learn it through tiny moments of noticing — a color, a sound, a breath. When we pause with them, we help their bodies and minds reset. In Acceptance Acres, Micah the Macaw shows children how to slow down and stay curious. These gentle practices build emotional awareness and calm. Explore our free mindfulness tools, including Micah’s 5 Senses Game and our Fill Your Cup pack.

Discover how ACT helps kids manage big emotions, stay present, and focus on what matters—through fun stories and creative activities!