Grades 4 - 6 recommended
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Younger or older on approval
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Grades 4 - 6 recommended 〰️ Younger or older on approval 〰️
Mindful M3 for a Mindful Me
Grow strength, compassion and intelligence from the inside out
A 9-class journey that helps children build self-reliance, confidence, healthy habits, emotional strength, and greater comfort in social settings, friendships, and everyday life.
Schools teach the world. Relationships teach children how to live in it.
When we add R for Relationships to STEM and STEAM, we move toward MASTER—and that is The kind of holistic, vision-forward, practical thinking that created Mindful M3.
By strengthening a child’s relationship with self, family, emotions, choices, and community, Mindful M3 helps develop awareness, attention, and accountability—the real-life skills that bring more peace to the home and more strength to a child’s future.
MINDSET
How thoughts shape life
MANNERS
How relationships are built
MOVEMENT
How habits shape a child
They are also learning how to handle pressure, frustration, friendships, loneliness, confidence, communication, responsibility, and self-control. These are the very areas many families feel are missing.
Children are learning more than academics
Children learn how to:
build confidence from the inside out
manage emotions without shutting down or exploding
communicate with more kindness and clarity
develop stronger habits, choices, and self-care
become more resilient in friendships, family life, and everyday challenges
The 9-Class Experience
The full Mindful M3 series is designed as a journey.
Each class stands on its own, but the deepest growth happens when children move through all three arcs of the system.
MINDSET
The Power of Mindset
How thoughts shape feelings, actions, behavior - even reality itselfTraining Your Brain
Learning to notice thoughts and choose better onesStrong Thinking
Building confidence from the inside out
MANNERS
Kindness in Action
How we treat others mattersWords That Build or Break
How communication shapes relationshipsRespect & Responsibility
Owning our actions and making things right
MOVEMENT
Energy & Emotion
Understanding feelings in the bodyHealthy Habits
Daily actions that build a strong lifeTaking Action
Becoming a real-life hero
Why families love it
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Proven in private practice.
These are the same methods used successfully with clients—now adapted for children and groups, field-tested daily with a real kids.
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Clinical practices, kid-ready.
Evidence-based emotional regulation and thinking skills—breathwork, body awareness, CBT reframes, sensory resets—translated into playful, two-minute routines.
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One language for school + home.
Scripts, visuals, and call-and-response cues keep adults and kids aligned so practice sticks beyond the lesson.
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Movement that regulates.
Purposeful micro-movements down-shift stress and up-shift focus, preparing the brain to learn.
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Built by an educator-clinician.
Created by a veteran teacher with deep experience in mental and physical healthcare, integrating neuropsychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy with real classroom insight.
From Struggling… to Leading
This work has already helped children shift in powerful ways.
From reactive and overwhelmed → calm and self-aware
From withdrawn and contracted → engaged and expressive
From struggling socially → stepping into leadership in their classroom
Not because they were told what to do— Because they were shown how to think, respond, and act differently.
How That Change Happens
This is not a boring lecture-style class.
Children don’t just hear ideas—they experience them.
Through hands-on exercises, real-life scenarios, guided practice, movement, and reflection, children begin to understand themselves in a new way.
Every class gives them:
👉 Tools they can use immediately at home
👉 Simple practices they actually understand
👉 Clear actions they can take right away
So learning doesn’t stay in the classroom—
It shows up in real life.
What Makes Mindful M³ Different
Mindful M³ is not just another SEL toolkit. It’s a whole-life framework forged from decades of hands-on work with every age group, built around families, and intentionally ACE-informed.
Clinically grounded: Rooted in neuro-psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, translated into child-friendly language and everyday practices.
Family-centric: Designed for parents, educators, and caregivers to practice together—because change sticks when home and school align.
Trauma-aware: Crafted with sensitivity to Adverse Childhood Experiences, emphasizing safety, regulation, repair, and prosocial skills. CDC+1
Behavior → Lifestyle: We don’t chase one-off behaviors; we condition durable habits through Mindset, Manners (moral code of conduct), and Movement (daily actions & habits).
This is where your investment compounds: evidence-based SEL + ACE-aware design + family practice = outsized, lasting gains. CASEL+1
Made with a kid, for kids
Mindful M3 is co-created with my 10-year-old daughter. She pressure-tests every routine in real life—morning rush, recess conflicts, homework time, bedtime wind-down—so the language lands, the timing fits, and the visuals invite kids to join in. This is a curriculum designed with children, not merely for them.
Need deeper support?
One-on-one guidance can amplify the curriculum
For some children, group learning is a powerful beginning. For others, especially those dealing with stronger behavioral struggles, emotional pain, social difficulty, bullying, or feeling deeply misunderstood, private guidance can help accelerate the progress.
PRICING
Enrollment Options
Drop-in: $60
Full 9-Class Series: $450
Families who commit to the full series see the strongest transformation.
Where should your family start?
This can work as part of a bigger family pathway
Mindful M3 stands on its own, and it also connects naturally with Behind the Curtain, ROOTS Grounded Parenting series, and one-on-one guidance for individuals and families.
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
ROOTS PARENTING
ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE
Give our kids the tools to thrive in any situation
Bring Mindful M3 into your home, school or community. Schedule your free discovery call today
Professional Note
Mindful M3 is a skills-based educational and mentorship program, not psychotherapy or medical treatment. Group classes and one-on-one guidance are offered through a professional, insured mentorship framework, with liability coverage maintained for services.
What the data says
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In 2023, ~40% of U.S. high-schoolers reported persistent sadness or hopelessness; rates were higher for girls. One in five seriously considered suicide, and nearly 1 in 10 attempted.
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Among U.S. adults, ~64% report at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) and ~1 in 6 report four or more, which is linked to lifelong health, learning, and safety impacts. CDC
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In 2023, 19% were bullied at school, 9% were threatened or injured with a weapon on campus, and 13% skipped school because they felt unsafe; about 1 in 6 were electronically bullied. CDCMC Evidence
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A landmark meta-analysis of 213 programs found an 11-percentile-point academic lift alongside better behavior and attitudes; follow-ups show benefits persisting 6 months to 18 years after programs end. PubMed+1
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Economic analyses estimate roughly $11 in long-term benefits for every $1 invested in quality SEL. Program-level benefit–cost reviews (e.g., Second Step) also show positive expected returns.
Self-Resilience for every child
🎯 Improved focus and learning
💖 Emotional intelligence and empathy
🧘 Calm problem-solving under pressure
💬 Clear, confident communication
💪 Healthier habits for body, mind, and spirit
Fun, engaging curriculum built for kids, loved by grownups
Mindful M3 (Mindful Me) is a children's curriculum that transforms how kids think, feel, and move through the world. Built for 3rd–5th graders, its magic works at any age.
Mindful M3 FAQs
What ages is Mindful M3 for?
The program is best for grades 3–5, but can be adapted for younger or older learners.
How much time does it take?
9 classes over 5.5 months.
Does it align with education standards?
Yes—Mindful M3 is built on CASEL’s SEL framework and integrates neuroscience, psychology, and mindful practices.
Give our kids the tools to thrive in any situation
Bring Mindful M3 into your home, school or community. Schedule your free discovery call today
STOP Poster for Emotional Regulation and Self-Control for kids
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What Is the M3 STOP! Protocol?
The M3 STOP! protocol is a simple, practical tool to help children (and adults) handle strong emotions like anger, frustration, shame, or guilt.
It guides you to pause, breathe, notice your feelings, and reframe your perspective—building self-control, emotional regulation, and awareness.