Each lesson is just 6–12 minutes long (the average is 7). That’s short enough to fit into a bedtime routine, morning reset, or classroom break—and long enough to make a real difference when practiced consistently.

We get it—kids aren’t meant to sit through hour-long lectures! That’s why Life Ingredients is built around short stories, movement activities, and calming practices that keep kids engaged. Most parents tell us their kids actually look forward to “Life Ingredients time.”

Yes—because emotional intelligence is a teachable skill. Life Ingredients is built on neuroscience, mindfulness, and CASEL’s SEL framework (used worldwide in schools). The stories, activities, and calm practices translate those big concepts into kid-friendly tools they can actually use in daily life.

Founder Deb “Shanti” Kelly is a grandmother on a mission: to make emotional wellbeing accessible to all kids, families, and classrooms. Instead of charging hundreds of dollars (like most SEL programs), Life Ingredients is priced so every child has the chance to grow emotionally strong—without cost being a barrier.

The sweet spot is ages 5–12, but the lessons are adaptable for both younger kids (with parent guidance) and older kids who need simple, practical ways to manage emotions.

Life Ingredients was intentionally created to be inclusive. Whether your child is younger and needs extra support, older and needs a reset, or learns differently (neurodiverse, sensory, or otherwise)—the tools can be adapted. Many families tell us the whole household benefits when they practice together.

Not at all. The program is completely guided and easy to follow—no prep work required. Parents and teachers can simply press play and participate alongside kids. You’ll be surprised how much you benefit from the calm, too!

Stories are one of the most powerful ways children learn. Each life story introduces a life skill—like handling big emotions, practicing gratitude, or building confidence—in a fun, memorable way kids can actually apply in their daily lives.

Both! Life Ingredients™ was designed with parents and teachers in mind. Families can use it at home, while educators can bring it into the classroom to support focus, transitions, and emotional growth for their students.

Adults know these principles as concepts. When they begin to teach these concepts to their children there is a shift. They begin to use the ideas in conversations, use the tools and practice them in their daily lives. Life Ingredients is two-fold opening the minds and hearts of adults and children and creating life long bonds and trust.

No stress—Life Ingredients is completely flexible. You can pick up wherever you left off, repeat favorite lessons, or weave practices into your existing family or classroom rhythms. Consistency helps, but even one session a week can make a big impact.

Yes. You can log in from your computer, tablet, or phone anytime. For extra convenience, you can also use the free Kajabi app (iOS or Android) so the library is always right at your child’s fingertips.

It’s a one-time purchase with lifetime access. No recurring fees, no surprises—just a resource you can come back to again and again as your child grows.

"Life Ingredients™ is a fun, science-backed toolkit of short stories, calm practices, and activities that help kids (and the adults guiding them) build emotional intelligence, resilience, and a strong sense of self."