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Finding Each Other: How Kids Build Friendships

What we learned from 2,000 families about belonging, play, and well-being.

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Topic Guide

Understanding Focus and Attention

Practical guidance on attention challenges at every age, from preschool to college.

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For Parents

Easing Back-to-School Worries

Simple routines that help anxious kids feel ready for the year ahead.

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Who We Are

Every child deserves the chance to feel well and do well.

Kinwell Institute is a nonprofit working to improve children's emotional health through three connected efforts: hands-on care, free education for families, and research that leads to better treatments.

Our Story
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Care

Support that meets kids where they are

Our clinicians offer research-backed therapy for children, teens, and families.

  • Clinics in three cities, plus virtual visits
  • Sliding-scale fees and financial aid
  • Programs delivered inside partner schools
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Featured programs

Social Skills Groups

Small weekly groups where kids practice friendship and teamwork.

Teen Transitions

Coaching for older teens heading into work or higher education.

Parent Coaching

Hands-on strategies for parents navigating tough behaviors.
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Education

Free guidance for every family

Clear, expert-reviewed articles and tools for parents, teachers, and teens.

  • An online library of parenting guides
  • Campaigns that fight stigma
  • Classroom toolkits for educators
Parent LibraryFor Schools

Popular reads

Talking About Big Feelings

How to help young kids name and handle strong emotions.

Screens and Sleep

Why evening routines matter more than you think.

Topics A–Z

Browse guides on anxiety, mood, learning, and more.
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Science

Research for tomorrow's treatments

Our scientists study how young minds develop to find earlier, better ways to help.

  • Brain development and behavior studies
  • Shared open datasets for researchers
  • Digital tools tested with real families
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Latest from the lab

A Journaling App for Teens

Early results from our mood-tracking pilot study.

Student Researchers Honored

Celebrating this year's summer research fellows.

Sleep and Mood in Teens

New findings on how rest shapes emotional health.

Voices from our team

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"When families get help early, the whole path of a child's life can change."
Dr. Maya EllisonExecutive Director
"Good information should be free and easy to find, in every language."
Dr. Ravi OkaforDirector of Family Education

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