July 17, 2025

The Summer Shift: Big Emotions

With summer here, many of us are shifting into a different rhythm. School’s out, routines relax, and we get just a little more time with the kids in our lives. 

Marquis Who’s Who Honors O’Brien

Walden Wise CEO Kathleen O’Day O’Brien, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who.

Big Changes Can Start With Small Shifts

One of the most powerful things we can do after a tough moment with a child isn’t complicated — it’s simply going back and revisiting it.

The Skill Kids Need Most – Right Now

Uncertainty can be hard on both kids and adults. When the world feels unpredictable, emotional connection and empathy become powerful tools. To help, Walden Wise has created an easy-to-digest mini-course called Empathy Matters.

When Adults Get It Wrong

Mistakes are part of being human. And with every misstep, there’s a chance to grow — not just for us, but for the kids in our lives. To help, Walden Wise introduces its newest guide, When Adults Get It Wrong.

CoCreating with Walden Wise

Walden Wise has tools to help shift your understanding of stress from a constant, overwhelming pressure to a powerful force that, when balanced, can actually support you and the kids in your life.

Nurture Yourself to Help Kids

Caring adults like you dedicated more time than ever to supporting the emotional health of kids last year. Whether you’re a teacher, a coach, a mentor, or a loving family member, your presence makes a profound difference in a child’s life. How you’re nurturing yourself while supporting kids? Walden Wise has some suggestions.

How to Make Stress Work for You

The Surgeon General’s 2024 Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents highlighted the extraordinary stress caregivers endure. Walden Wise has developed a program teaching caregivers to reduce their stress and make it work for them, plus tips on sharing the skill with the children you care about.

Lifting Caregivers’ Stress

Over the next few months, Walden Wise shifts its focus from caring for the children in your life, to spotlighting the caregivers with a free, new series, Caring for You, Caring for Them.

Gratitude Can Relieve Stress

We at Walden Wise understands that the day-to-day can feel overwhelming. We hope this simple activity offers a moment of grounding and joy for you and the kids you care about.