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Welcome to SHINE for Kids

Practical tools for calm, confidence, and everyday life skills

Thanks for scanning my card! SHINE for Kids creates simple, engaging resources that help children practice mindfulness, self-regulation, organization, coping skills, confidence, and connection at home, at school, and in everyday life.

I’m Karla Cuthbertson, a pediatric occupational therapist and creator of the SHINE Method™. Explore the tools below, shop the collection, or begin with the free Calm Kit.

Start with a Free SHINE Calm Kit

Looking for a simple way to begin? Download the free SHINE Calm Kit with calming strategies, emotional check-ins, mindfulness tools, and calm space ideas families can use right away.

Explore SHINE Tools

SHINE journals, planners, and self-regulation cards help kids practice emotional wellness skills in simple, meaningful ways.​

  • SHINE Journal — mindfulness, emotional awareness, reflection, and confidence-building activities.

  • SHINE Planner — organization, executive functioning, mindfulness, and emotional wellness support.

  • SHINE Self-Regulation Cards™ — calming tools, emotional check-ins, coping strategies, and conversation starters.

  • SHINE Connection™ Workbook — shared adult-and-child activities supporting communication, connection, and self-regulation. Coming soon.

SHINE Journal
SHINE Planner
SHINE Self-Regulation Cards
SHINE Self-Regulation Cards back

Coming Soon!

SHINE Connection Workbook
Prefer Amazon?  Journals and Planners are also available on Amazon.
A SHINE Story

It's hard to fully capture the impact Karla and her Shine for Kids products have had on my daughter. She has gone from feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks to approaching life with confidence and joy. Before SHINE, even the basic things like getting dressed, eating, going to school, or being out in public felt like major challenges. She also struggled with recognizing and managing her emotions. With SHINE my daughter has developed the tools to handle these challenges successfully. The emotional and social growth she has experienced has been extraordinary. The mindfulness strategies are so powerful. I believe every kid should experience them! What makes SHINE for Kids truly special is the way Karla connects with children. My daughter feels understood, supported, and empowered in a way that has transformed her life. We are deeply grateful for Karla's guidance. She has helped my daughter shine both inside and out.                           K.E., parent of 10 year old

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