FocusedKids is a community-based program that teaches children about their brains and to provide strategies to help them self-regulate. The FocusedKids core program offers a classroom curriculum teaching three parts of the brain, both live and online. Participants learn how the brain works and practice exercises that help calm and focus. Both teachers and children participate using FocusedKids supporting materials and a well-defined implementation schedule.
Parche de la Paz
Hemos creado este proyecto como una forma de ayudar a las familias, profesores, y cuidadores de nuestra comunidad a empezar a mejorar después de un año de muchos desafíos y confusión. Un concepto fundamental de FocusedKids incluye crear un Lugar-de-la -calma en el aula o en casa. Lo que siempre ayuda a reiniciar y estar enfocado es crear algo nuevo. Descansar y hablar acerca de cómo nos sentimos en un lugar seguro nos provee oportunidades para sanar los efectos de un trauma.
Peace Patch
We created this project as a way to help families, teachers, and caregivers in our community begin to heal after a challenging and confusing year. A core concept of FocusedKids includes creating a calm-down space in the classroom or at home. What always helps to reset and focus us is creating something new. Resting and talking about how we are in a safe place provide ways out of the effects of trauma.
A New Path for Healing
Marisa Mullins lost her almost seven-year-old son, Lile, in a tragic accident in March of 2012. As Marisa grieved she also wanted to have a legacy that honored Lile and the beautiful soul he was in his short time on earth.
Parenting Series
Parents are invited to join us for our upcoming 3-week series aimed at supporting families as they prepare for the holidays during these challenging times. These conversations are hosted via Zoom by the Basalt Regional Library and led by FocusedKids.
Inspire Excellence Award
FocusedKids founder Kathy Hegberg was recently recognized by the Cave Creek Unified School District with an Education & Community Services Inspire Excellence Award.
FocusedFamilies – Weekly Conversations for Parents
Join the conversation with FocusedKids and parents as we navigate these challenging times. FocusedKids’ new parent program aims to support families as you prepare to send your children back to school virtually or in-person this Fall. We will provide parents with calming strategies so you can show up for yourself and kids in a healthy way.
Program Pivot
With the advent of the COVID virus, FocusedKids has pivoted its program platform to include virtual training and lessons. To our delight, we learned that not only can live Zoom lessons work well, but they allow us to expand our reach into classrooms and homes.
Family Stress Relief Fund
FocusedKids created the Family Stress Relief Fund to assist families who are struggling to survive during the pandemic crisis.