Learn why kids say “I can’t,” how shame and avoidance develop, and what ACT-informed parents can do to support resilience without pressure.

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.

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

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.

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