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News and stories about youth mental wellness
The Science of Play: The Role of Play in Child Development
Did you know that play is important for our health and well-being? Learn more about the science of play, the role it has on human development, and ways you can add more play to the day.
How to use art, play, and yoga to instill a growth mindset in children
Learn more about using art, play, and yoga to develop a growth mindset for your child!
Benefits of Building a Growth Mindset in Early Childhood
Building a growth mindset in early childhood is crucial as it lays the foundation for a child's future success and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll dive into some of the essential benefits of encouraging a growth mindset in early childhood.
How to Encourage Positive Thinking in Children
Encouraging children to think positively can empower them to overcome challenges, develop resilience, and pursue happier lifestyles. In this post, we will consider some effective methods that can promote positive thinking in children.
Resilience: The Key to Stronger Mental Health in Children and Teens
Learn more about the importance of resilience and download a building resilience bingo board to strengthen resilience in the classroom or at home!
15 children's books that celebrate diversity and inclusion
Learn more about the books that can help your child understand what a diverse and inclusive world really means
Creating Safe Spaces for Youth
Learn more about safe spaces for youth, why they are important for youth development, and how we all can play a role.
Celebrate World Art Day at home with these 5 family art projects
Try out these simple activities at home this World Art Day — and any other day of the year, of course! We’ve featured art projects that you can get started with art supplies you already have at home.
That’s a Wrap! Winter 2023 Toolkit Program
A snapshot of My Good Brain’s Winter Toolkit Program!
10 Ways to Help Youth Celebrate their Achievements
From big to small celebrations, here’s a list of ways you can celebrate your youth’s achievements.
Process over outcomes: Teaching children how to set healthy goals
Want to learn more about helping children set achievable goals? Find out more right here!
Confidence Boost: 28 Affirmations for Self-Love
Learn about the science behind positive affirmations and, download a handy list of 28 affirmations you can use when you need them!
Understanding eating disorders in young athletes
The signs and symptoms of eating disorders in young athletes can vary greatly. Learn how you can be observant of how children behave regarding their food intake, body image, and energy levels.
Support Children’s Mental Health
My Good Brain provides resources for children’s mental health and wellness because of you. As a nonprofit organization, donations from people like you sustain our ability to create fun, engaging, and accessible arts-based healthy coping tools for children everywhere. If you believe in what we do and support our mission, please donate today.