The SHINE Method™
Fun, proactive tools that help kids build calm, confidence, coping skills, mindfulness, focus, and everyday life skills.
SHINE gives children simple, kid-friendly ways to practice important skills through activities, reflection, planning, conversation, and everyday routines. Created by pediatric occupational therapist Karla Cuthbertson, SHINE blends emotional wellness, mindfulness, self-regulation, and practical life skills in a way that feels encouraging instead of overwhelming.
SHINE tools fit naturally into family life, homeschool routines, classrooms, groups, and child-centered wellness spaces.
Explore the SHINE Tools
Practical, engaging tools that help children build calm, confidence, self-regulation, mindfulness, and everyday skills—at home, at school, and on the go.
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Calm • Confidence • Kindness • Gratitude
Planning • Organization • Mindfulness
Calm • Focus • Coping Skills
SHINE Connection Workbook
Coming Soon!
Communication • Self-Regulation
What SHINE helps kids practice
SHINE tools give children proactive ways to learn and practice skills they can use in everyday life.
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Calm and coping strategies
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Emotional awareness
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Mindfulness and reflection
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Confidence and positive self-talk
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Focus and organization
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Gratitude and connection
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Independence and resilience
Who SHINE is for
Parents & Families
Simple tools for helping kids practice emotional wellness, confidence, coping skills, and daily routines at home.
Homeschool Families & Co-ops
Flexible resources that fit naturally into homeschool days, morning routines, calm corners, enrichment groups, and co-op settings.
Educators & Schools
Kid-friendly tools that support reflection, organization, emotional awareness, mindfulness, and classroom routines.
Wellness & Child-Centered Spaces
Practical tools for offices, groups, and child-centered spaces where families are building calm, confidence, and everyday coping skills.
A SHINE Story
She has gone from feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks to approaching life with confidence and joy.
— K.E., parent of a 10-year-old