There’s a voice in my head that says, “Be perfect. Do enough. Don’t stand out. Definitely don’t have needs.” That’s the Chameleon* part of my brain. It’s the Downstairs Brain protector I know best—always trying to help me blend in, keep the peace, fly under the radar. And it’s gotten me through a lot! But when depression flares, […]
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Our brains love stories. It’s part of why love songs, movies, books, and even reality TV shows exist. Stories help us learn, they build empathy, and they help us understand ourselves more fully. In fact, your brain is constantly creating an internal story about yourself–based on both present and past experiences. >> The One Where I Was a
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I don’t get to spend as much time immersed in the world of foster care, adoption, and kinship care as I used to, but it still holds my heart. This month, in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, Kristen Santel, LISW-S shares her wisdom. Kristen is the co-founder of the beautiful Columbus, OH therapy practice
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One of my boys had been rude to me on and off all afternoon. To be fair, it was mostly concentrated from 6-8pm. I thought it might boil over when he took the taco shell – the only one I had – OFF MY PLATE even though he doesn’t like or want to eat a
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Help the backpack detectives in your life use their skills to figure out what’s underneath those angry feelings!
This colorful poster encourages kids to pause, get curious, and ask, “What’s underneath the mad?” Display in your classroom, office, or home to build emotional awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and remind children that anger is often just the beginning of the story.
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Turn brain science into everyday self-control, confidence, and learning success. Help children understand how their brains work and how to use them with this powerful collection of books, visuals, and hands-on tools designed to build regulation skills and positive behavior.
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Give young children a strong start with stories, visuals, and hands-on supports that help them understand their brains, manage big feelings, and build confidence for school and life.
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Help children remember that learning new skills takes practice, patience, and kindness toward themselves along the way.
This colorful visual highlights simple strategies that support persistence, problem solving, and confidence while reinforcing the message that mistakes are part of growing stronger brains. Perfect for classrooms, counseling spaces, or home environments, it encourages children to keep trying and build resilience one step at a time.
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Help children remember that they can pause, think, and choose their next move with their upstairs brain in charge.
Featuring the Your Amazing Brain characters and brain protectors, this colorful visual shows kids how to recognize what their brain needs and practice simple strategies to stay regulated, make better choices, and build confidence. Perfect for classrooms, counseling spaces, or home environments, it reinforces self-control skills in a positive and encouraging way.
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Help children remember simple steps for handling big emotions and making better choices with this colorful, kid-friendly visual featuring the Your Amazing Brain characters.
The ABC strategy gives children a clear path for calming their bodies, understanding what they feel, and choosing their next move with their upstairs brain. Perfect for classrooms, counseling spaces, or home environments, this poster creates shared language for problem solving and self-control.
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We all have downstairs brain moments. This engaging, kid-friendly visual helps children and adults recognize what those moments look like and understand that big feelings are part of being human.
Building on the Riley the Brave books, this poster supports caring adults in guiding brave cubs through overwhelming emotions with connection, understanding, and next steps toward regulation. Perfect for classrooms, counseling spaces, or home environments, it creates shared language for talking about difficult moments without shame.
Pairs well with the Upstairs Brain Moments Poster
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Help children and adults recognize what “upstairs brain” moments look like with this colorful, kid-friendly visual featuring Riley and friends.
This engaging poster highlights calm bodies, focused minds, and kind choices, making it easier to reinforce self-control and positive behavior throughout the day. Perfect for classrooms, counseling spaces, or home environments, it provides a simple reminder of what it feels like when the thinking brain is in charge.
Pairs well with the Downstairs Brain Moments Poster
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Turn the powerful lessons from Riley the Brave’s Sensational Senses into real-life understanding and regulation skills with engaging, ready-to-use tools that help children make sense of their bodies and behaviors.
What’s Inside
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Turn the powerful lessons from Hello, Anger into real-life skills with engaging, ready-to-use activities that help children understand anger, make safer choices, and build confidence with big feelings.
What’s Inside
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Bring the meaningful lessons from Riley the Brave Makes It to School to life with engaging, ready-to-use activities that help children navigate big feelings, build confidence, and start the day with more success.
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Turn the meaningful lessons from What’s Inside Your Backpack? into real-life connection, reflection, and coping skills with engaging, ready-to-use activities designed to support children carrying big feelings and difficult experiences.
What’s Inside
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Bring the powerful lessons from Your Amazing Brain: The Epic Illustrated Guide to life with engaging, hands-on activities that help children understand their brains and build real-world self-control skills.
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Support children impacted by stress, trauma, or overwhelming experiences with stories, sensory tools, and practical activities designed to build safety, connection, and confidence.
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Turn the powerful lessons from Hello, Anxiety into real-life confidence and coping skills with engaging, ready-to-use activities designed to help children face worries with support and courage.
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Help children understand their amazing brains and build everyday self-control skills with engaging, ready-to-use tools that bring B Is for Brain to life.
Perfect for classrooms, counseling sessions, therapy, or home use, this resource pack turns brain science into simple conversations, visuals, and playful learning experiences that children can actually use.
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