Teach your children the emotional wellness skills they need to deeply thrive with research-based lessons your family will love.
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Help your children handle hard feelings.
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You want to have the fun, loving home that your child wants to bring his friends to; where everyone feels and welcome and cared for.
You want to be the — 20 years from now — whose adult child says,
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when she has important questions or needs support.
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You can be the Mom who sets a beautiful emotional legacy in motion for your family.
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You want to raise a happy and successful child, but how? What if your child’s authentic, lifelong happiness isn’t dependent on the best schools, high academic performance, and an endless schedule of activities?
Research on human flourishing tells us that social and emotional learning and health are what actually matter in creating loving relationships and doing meaningful work for a lifetime, yet most children aren’t learning these skills—either at school or at home.
Your child’s happiness means the absolute world to you.
Lifetime happiness isn't built on what you think.
Feel great about how her body looks and be super comfortable in her own skin
Get his self-worth apart from his performance, grades, or sports
Describe exactly how she’s feeling… and know that it’s OK to feel angry, sad, and afraid
Actually process challenging emotions instead of burying them or dwelling on them or exploding
Regulate emotions with gentle, body-based practices
Develop healthy habits that feel life-giving and filled with joy
Examine his thoughts instead of being ruled by them
Choose supportive friendships and healthy relationships
Build resilience and stick with important tasks at hand
Navigate technology and stay safe from online predators
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Give your child the of learning how to:
You'll teach your child skills most adults don't have.
Your parenting homework, done.
Hi! I'm Dr. Missy Gryder.
Feel great about how her body looks and be super comfortable in her own skin
Get his self-worth apart from his performance, grades, or sports
Describe exactly how she’s feeling… and know that it’s OK to feel angry, sad, and afraid
Actually process challenging emotions instead of burying them or dwelling on them or
exploding
Regulate emotions with gentle, body-based practices
Develop healthy habits that feel life-giving and filled with joy
Examine his thoughts instead of being ruled by them
Choose supportive friendships and healthy relationships
Build resilience and stick with important tasks at hand
Navigate technology and stay safe from online predators
Elementary School Administrator
♥ Mom of four
Lina Muñoz, M.Ed.
"Social and emotional learning is so important, and our kids just don't get enough. My children - and the children at my school - absolutely love
Dr. Gryder's lessons. I wish every child could experience them!"
Senior Injury Prevention Coordinator Phoenix Children's Hospital
♥ Mom of three
Marcia Stanton, MSW
"I've worked with children and families for over 30 years, and I know firsthand how much our children need their social and emotional needs to be deeply met. Dr. Gryder's lessons are terrific! Your children will love them."
Founder, Holy Yoga
♥ Mom of three
Brooke Boon
"In all my years of ministry, I've seen that it's the relational and connection skills that we so often grow up missing. I'm so glad Dr. Gryder created these wonderful lessons!"
♥ Mom of one
Brittany
“These are such beautiful lessons! I doubt more than a few of us were raised in an environment that allowed for a deeper learning of our emotions and a self-awareness that can propel us forward rather than hold us back! I can’t wait to do the activities with my son!”
♥ Mom of two
Caitlin
“I love Meeting Kids’ Needs for my kids. I’ve learned so much about supporting them with their tough emotions and giving them what I wish we were given as kids. It’s been such a gift for our family and has filled a gap where no other resources seemed to address. I highly recommend the program for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone working with children.”
Welcome! I'm Dr. Missy Gryder.
Welcome!
I'm Dr. Missy Gryder.
When your child’s reactions feel bigger than expected — and what you’ve tried isn’t working the way you hoped — it can leave you feeling stuck.
Meeting Kids’ Needs shows you how to support your child with clear, research-backed tools that work in real life.
You’ll be guided by decades of experience, doctoral-level training, and deep study in child development — all translated into practical wisdom you can rely on at home.
