It's critical that Calmer Choice receives support TODAY to ensure we can continue operations next school year and hopefully for years to come.

Thanks to a generous donor, you gift will be matched up to $20,000 before June 30th!

Our kids are struggling right now. Covid affected all of us, but children who were not able to socialize with their peers and were forced onto computer screen for months were hit the hardest. Covid dealt a serious blow to their mental health and wellbeing in ways that may impact them for life. The stressors children are facing today have created an overwhelming feeling of isolation and disconnection for many and parents and teachers are really concerned about their child’s mental health. Nearly half of our children are exhibiting negative and destructive behaviors. Many are dealing with anxiety, coping with severe depression and adolescent suicide rates have jumped.

This is what happens when kids have no way to cope and are given smartphones instead of the life skills to handle what is being thrown at them. It is our job to protect and support children to lead full and healthy lives. Instead of being shocked or angry — let’s respond.

That is exactly what Calmer Choice is doing - but we need your help!

We provide children with the tools they need to feel more grounded, resourced, and able to live lives of compassion and kindness. And we do this simply and effectively — with mindfulness. Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity. It is a practice, a trait, and a skill that they can draw on when things feel really bad — when they are overwhelmed and believe they do not have any control over themselves or their lives. Mindfulness reminds children that they do have a choice.

For over a decade, we have taught mindfulness to elementary school kids, including right here on Cape Cod. Drawing on the best available science and research, we deliver support to children where they spend most of their time — in the classroom. We teach kids skills that will serve them throughout their lives. We remind them that they already have what they need.

A principal recently told us, “The Calmer Choice program is different because it helps kids learn to notice and develop their own ability to manage themselves.” This is the heart of our work: reconnecting children to their own inner resilience. Once kids tap into this place, they know they can go back to it again and again to feel like they can manage their emotions.

Thank you for helping to cover the Classroom Program cost for schools so that mindfulness can be accessible to all children!

Cape Cod Children Need Your Support Now!

By Calmer Choice

Cape Cod Children Need Your Support Now!

Help Us Reach Our Match before June 30th!