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.
Saturdays | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Every other week for 9 weeks starting May 16, 2026
Anchor Lutheran School
Full Series: $450
Includes one child + one parent/caregiver
Second child add-on: $225
Drop-ins: $60
Designed as a parent-supported experience: each enrollment includes one parent or caregiver and one child, because the strongest growth happens when the tools are shared at home. In select cases, independent child participation may be approved.
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.
And because these skills grow best through consistency, Mindful M3 is designed to include the child and a parent or caregiver whenever possible. When the same language is shared in class and at home, learning becomes lifestyle.
MINDSET
How thoughts shape life
MANNERS
How relationships are built
MOVEMENT
How habits shape a child
Children are learning more than academics
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 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
MANNERS
MOVEMENT
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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.
Pricing
Full 9-Class Series
$450
Includes one parent/caregiver + one child
Second Child Full Series Add-On
$225
Single Drop-In Class
$60
Includes one parent/caregiver + one child
Second Child Drop-In Add-On
$30
Please note:
Solo child admission is by approval only.
For families who want something meaningful to do together
Mindful M3 is for families who want more than behavior management or surface-level advice.
It is for parents who want to:
grow alongside their child
build stronger connection through shared learning
give their child practical emotional and relational tools
create healthier patterns at home
invest in something meaningful, memorable, and useful
This experience is especially valuable for families who want to be more intentional in how they connect, communicate, and grow together.
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.
And when a parent or caregiver is learning alongside them, the carryover becomes even stronger. The child is not left trying to translate the experience alone once class is over.
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 for one parent or caregiver and one child
Full 9-Class Series: $450 for one parent or caregiver and one child
Additional children: half off the regular price
Independent child participation: may be approved in select cases
Families who commit to the full series see the strongest transformation, especially when the tools are reinforced at home between classes.
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 Lifestyle Architecture one-on-one guidance for individuals and families.
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
A powerful parenting workshop that helps you better understand behavior, connection, and influence at home.
ROOTS PARENTING
A 6-part experience built on the ROOTS parenting framework—giving parents a clear, practical way to guide everyday moments with confidence.
ONE-ON-ONE GUIDANCE
Whole-human guidance that blends body, mind, and learning. For parenting, relationships, big decisions, grief, mental health, and growth.
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.
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Mindful M3 is recommended for grades 4–6, with younger or older children considered on approval.
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In most cases, yes. Each enrollment includes one parent or caregiver and one child because Mindful M3 works best when the language and tools are reinforced at home.
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Because children grow faster when the adults supporting them understand the same tools, cues, and rhythms they are learning. This helps the lessons become part of everyday life instead of staying in the classroom.
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Possibly. In select cases, children who are ready to engage well independently may be approved to attend without a parent or caregiver.
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Each registration covers one parent or caregiver and one child, unless otherwise approved.
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Yes. Additional children may join at half off the regular price.
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The full program is 9 classes over about 5.5 months.
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No. There is a drop-in option, though families who move through the full series often experience the deepest growth. The page currently offers both a drop-in option and a full 9-class series.
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No. Mindful M3 is a skills-based educational and mentorship program, not psychotherapy or medical treatment.
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Yes. Mindful M3 is built on CASEL’s SEL framework and integrates neuroscience, psychology, and mindful practices.
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For some children, one-on-one guidance can help accelerate progress, especially when there are stronger behavioral struggles, emotional pain, social difficulty, bullying, or feeling deeply misunderstood.
Mindful M3 FAQs
A meaningful experience for you and your child
Mindful M3 is more than a class your child attends.
It is a special opportunity for you and your child to learn together, connect more deeply, and build tools that can support real life at home, at school, and beyond.
Come grow together.
Saturdays | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Every other week for 9 weeks starting May 16, 2026
Anchor Lutheran School
Full Series: $450
Includes one child + one parent/caregiver
Second child add-on: $225
Drop-ins: $60
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.