GoZen!

Everything we do at GoZen! follows the principle that emotional well-being can be cultivated through practice. Yes, we believe feeling good is a skill! We offer a suite of educational programs and tools designed to give parents and practitioners what they need to arm kids with essential life skills to not only manage anxiety, but to live with deeper engagement and purpose.GoZen! uses an innovative approach centered on animated videos that make it fun to learn. We teach everything from the science behind why we worry to specific techniques for overcoming anxiety and discovering one's strengths. And it's all as easy as pressing play.

toddler crying and holding fake baby- how to help an angry child calm down

26 phrases to calm your angry child

18. "You are having a tough time. Let's figure this out together."

Life, Parenting

woman consoling a crying baby- toddler crying

11 soothing phrases to say when your child is crying

These calming phrases work a whole lot better than "don't cry."

Parenting, Toddler

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Children's Health

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Here's the reality: anxious behavior in children is not uniform.

Children's Health, Child, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

37 techniques to calm an anxious child

Health & Wellness

37 techniques to calm an anxious child

Fill your toolkit with these coping skills.

Health & Wellness

Managing perfectionism: 8 surprising tips for helping your child

Managing perfectionism: 8 surprising tips for helping your child

What we can do to move our kids away from unhealthy behaviors and channel their energy into something exciting.

Child, Parenting

mom talking with toddler at the table

Try these 3 mindful parenting tips next time you feel upset, mama

As a parent, you may relate to the struggle of containing your anger—I know I have.

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting

Children can be anxious, too: Tips for consciously parenting little worriers

Children can be anxious, too: Tips for consciously parenting little worriers

Forget the qualities you wish to fix. Focus on the qualities you wish to strengthen.

Parenting

Your kid has ADHD—and these 11 superpowers

Your kid has ADHD—and these 11 superpowers

So, you’ve been told that your child has ADHD? Know that there are some awesome superpowers that come with ADHD!

Parenting

To encourage + motivate, try these 3 better ways to praise kids

To encourage + motivate, try these 3 better ways to praise kids

When praise labels a child (e.g., “I am smart”), it’s easy to focus on looking good instead of learning.

Parenting

11 ways to respond to your child’s tears with empathy

11 ways to respond to your child’s tears with empathy

8. I can hear you are crying, but I don’t know what you need. Will you help me understand?

Parenting

Why ‘connected parenting’ is the secret to happy families

Why ‘connected parenting’ is the secret to happy families

Responding to irrational requests with positivity isn’t always easy. Here’s how to replenish your own well.

Life

Positive parenting: 19 phrases that turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’

Positive parenting: 19 phrases that turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’

Saying “yes, and...” shows your child respect.

Parenting