Where Research Meets Real-World Parenting.
Life Ingredients™ blends emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and mindfulness into a simple, practical system that helps children build the inner tools they need to thrive — in classrooms, homes, and the world beyond.
Here’s What to Do Next to Start Your Adventure:
42%
Improvement in kids’ emotional & social skills after SEL programs.
(Durlak et al., 2011)
11%
Boost in academic performance when emotional regulation is taught.
(CASEL, 2023)
91%
Of teachers say emotional skills are key to success in school and life.
(Education Week Research Center, 2018)
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
— and How Kids Learn It
Children are constantly learning how to make sense of the world — and emotional intelligence is the foundation that helps them do it with calm, confidence, and compassion.
Without Emotional Intelligence, Kids Struggle With...
😵💫 Big feelings that feel overwhelming — and no tools to name or regulate them
💥 Impulsive reactions that turn into tantrums, shutdowns, or meltdowns
❌ Misunderstood social cues that lead to conflict or isolation
📚 Focus and learning — because emotional overwhelm blocks the brain’s ability to take in new information
😔 Low self-confidence in handling mistakes or making decisions
🧍 Difficulty building friendships or working in groups
The good news?
Emotional intelligence is a skill.
It’s teachable and it can be learned.
When children are guided in EQ skills early, they become more:
- Resilient in stressful situations
- Focused in learning environments
- Empathetic in social dynamics
- Grounded in their decision-making
How We Turn Science Into Skills Kids Can Use
Life Ingredients™ is built on a foundation of research-backed frameworks that shape how children learn, grow, and regulate themselves. Here’s how we translate science into daily, digestible tools kids actually understand:
CASEL-Aligned & Classroom-Ready
We’ve built Life Ingredients™ with CASEL’s Five Core Competencies in mind
CASEL Competency
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision Making
Life Ingredient Connection
Calm, Think, Notice
Breathe, Move
Perspective, Gratitude, Empathy
Respect, Communication, Listening
Perspective, Truth
This means your school — or homeschool — can confidently implement Life Ingredients alongside other SEL initiatives.
Built for All Kids, Everywhere
Life Ingredients™ is intentionally inclusive
— in story, visuals, and accessibility.
We’ve created a program that celebrates:
- Neurodiverse learners
- Multi-sensory processing styles
- Diverse cultures and family systems
- All learning environments (home, classroom, or in between)
We believe every child deserves the tools to feel safe, calm, and emotionally strong — no matter who they are or where they learn.
Want to See It in Action?
You don’t need to be a therapist or teacher to help your child grow emotionally.
You just need the right tools — and a calm, confident place to begin.
A GIFT FOR KIDS & KIDS AT HEART