We connect neuroscience to real life — making mental wellness accessible, playful, and empowering for every kid, regardless of their background or experience.
Breathing exercises, body scans, and guided relaxation made accessible for children of all ages and abilities.
Creative prompts that help children identify, name, and process their emotions in a safe and structured way.
Science-backed activities that build emotional intelligence, resilience, and healthy coping skills through play.
Resources for parents and caregivers to support meaningful conversations about mental health at home.
Understanding the amygdala helps us respond to anxious children with more empathy and less frustration.
Simple, science-backed conversation starters that build emotional vocabulary and trust between parent and child.
Four evidence-based techniques adapted for children ages 5–12, with tips on making them stick as daily habits.
Whether you want to start a chapter in your city, join one already running nearby, or step into a national leadership role — there is a place for you here.
The earlier we support children's mental health, the stronger their foundation for a healthy, full life. The numbers make the urgency clear.
See Our ResourcesAge-appropriate, science-backed activities covering the full range of emotional wellness — free for children, parents, and educators.
Explore resources tailored for children and families. Every topic is evidence-based and age-appropriate.
Learn what anxiety feels like in the body and discover tools to calm the nervous system.
Explore activities and ways to honor difficult feelings with care and gentleness.
Find healthy outlets for big emotions and understand what anger is trying to communicate.
Build confidence, empathy, and communication skills to nurture healthy relationships.
Discover personal strengths and learn to approach challenges from a grounded sense of self.
Simple practices to quiet the mind, improve attention, and stay present in the moment.
Our most-used resource — a comprehensive illustrated guide for children ages 6–12 covering emotion identification, coping strategies, and self-compassion.
Research-backed articles written for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about children's mental wellbeing. Plain language, real science.
Born from a passion for neuroscience and a love for children, Synap Kids bridges the gap between mental health research and everyday family life.
We started Synap Kids because groundbreaking research in child psychology wasn't reaching the families who needed it most. Our mission is to make pediatric mental wellness accessible to all children, regardless of their background or experience.
We believe every child deserves the tools to understand themselves, manage their emotions, and build a resilient, joyful life. That belief shapes everything we create.
Meet Our StaffWe create resources with radical inclusivity — every child deserves support, regardless of background, ability, or circumstance.
Everything we publish is rooted in peer-reviewed research and reviewed by licensed mental health professionals.
Learning about emotions should feel engaging, not clinical. We use creativity, play, and storytelling to reach young minds.
We partner with parents and caregivers because the home environment is the most powerful learning space a child will ever know.
Synap Kids is proudly youth-led. From our national executive board to our chapter presidents on the ground — the people closest to the problem are leading the solution.
Our structure is simple: a national Executive Board sets strategy, General Members do the programmatic work, and Chapter Presidents lead on the ground in their communities. Every role matters equally.
The four-person board responsible for organizational strategy, partnerships, and national direction. They set the vision — the rest of the team makes it real.
Clinicians, researchers, educators, and creatives who develop our programs, review our content, and power our day-to-day work.
Child & adolescent psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, ADHD, and trauma-informed care. Ensures all our content meets rigorous clinical standards.
Brings family systems therapy to every resource. Believes healing happens best in community, not isolation.
Translates cutting-edge brain science into age-appropriate content. Believes every child is a natural scientist of their own mind.
Studies emotional regulation across development stages. Her research directly informs our content for each age band.
Junior at Michigan State designing our K-12 curriculum. Piloted the first Synap Kids school program in Pontiac, MI.
Former school counselor building classroom-ready programs that teachers genuinely love to use.
Specializes in social-emotional learning for ages 3–7. Makes big concepts tangible and fun for little ones.
Design student creating the visual identity of Synap Kids. Former chapter member who found her voice through our programs.
Keeps everything running on time and on budget. Making sure the mission translates into real action every day.
Youth leaders who founded and run active Synap Kids chapters in their communities. Each one is the face of this mission where it matters most — on the ground.
Every chapter president starts the same way — by applying. Could the next one be you?
From school curricula to community workshops to online tools, Synap Kids runs programs that meet children where they are — in classrooms, living rooms, and everywhere in between.
A semester-long curriculum delivered inside partner schools by trained chapter leaders. Covers emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-compassion for grades K–8.
Free two-hour workshops held in libraries, community centers, and faith spaces. Parents and children attend together to build shared emotional vocabulary and tools.
A growing library of downloadable guides, activity sheets, and video lessons — free for any child, parent, or educator anywhere in the world, at any time.
High school students trained as mental health peer mentors for middle schoolers. Mentors receive 12 hours of training and ongoing supervision from our clinical team.
A one-day professional development program equipping teachers with trauma-informed classroom practices and mental health first aid skills.
A week-long summer day camp where children ages 8–14 explore emotional wellness through art, movement, storytelling, and structured reflection.
Every number here is a real child, a real family, a real moment of connection.
My daughter used to shut down whenever she felt overwhelmed. After the school program, she started naming her feelings out loud. That is huge for us.
I went in skeptical — another wellness thing. I left with real tools I actually use with my students. The training is practical, not fluffy.
Being a peer mentor changed me more than I expected. I learned as much as the kids I was supporting, maybe more.
Whether you want to start a chapter, join one, or step into a leadership role — there is a place for you here. Choose what fits you best below.
We review every application within 5 business days and follow up personally. Takes about 10 minutes.
Thank you for applying. Our team will reach out within 5 business days to schedule your intro call.
We are a youth-led organization and actively recruit young people into national leadership. Open to anyone under 25 with passion and drive.
We are excited to learn more about you. Our hiring team reviews applications on a rolling basis and will be in touch within 2 weeks.
Browse active chapters and request to join as a volunteer, member, or peer mentor.
Don't see your area? Start a chapter and become the first leader in your community.
Whether you are a child looking for support, a parent seeking guidance, or an educator needing resources — we are ready to listen.
Reaching out takes courage. No question is too small, no feeling too big.
In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
We read every message and respond within two business days.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out immediately. Help is always available.
Call or text 988 any time, day or night. Free, confidential support for people in distress.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available 24 hours via text.
Use the Psychology Today therapist finder to locate licensed child therapists in your area.
47 active chapters across 12 states — run by young leaders making a real difference in their communities. Search, explore, and connect.
Every chapter starts with one person who decided to show up. The next one could be in your town.
Start a Chapter in Your City →Every dollar goes directly toward free resources, school programs, and training for the young leaders running this movement. 100% of donations fund programs.
Pick a giving tier below, or enter a custom amount. All donations are tax-deductible. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Provides one child with a full activity kit and emotion journal.
Trains one peer mentor, supporting dozens of younger students for a full semester.
Funds an entire family wellness workshop for 20+ parents and kids in the community.
Launches a brand new chapter — covering training, materials, and first-year support.
Synap Kids is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 12-3456789. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
Administrative costs are covered by separate foundation grants, so every dollar you give funds direct services.
Donors like you have helped us reach thousands of children with free mental wellness tools and programs.
Synap Kids is a registered nonprofit. Every gift is fully tax-deductible and comes with an official receipt.
Sponsoring Synap Kids puts your brand behind a movement that reaches thousands of children, educators, and families. Choose a tier — or work with us to build something custom.
Every tier comes with meaningful visibility and a direct line to the children, families, and educators we serve. All sponsorships run on an annual basis.
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Mental health is one of the defining issues of our time. Aligning your brand here is meaningful, credible, and deeply relevant to employees, customers, and communities.
From classrooms to social media to our national summit, your brand appears in spaces that matter — reaching parents, educators, community leaders, and young people directly.
Our audience skews young — the very generation that cares deeply about brand values. Sponsoring Synap Kids signals that your organization walks the walk, not just talks the talk.