Sleep habits
Learn why sleep matters and how to build healthy bedtime routines that help you feel rested and ready to learn.
Building healthy habits. Strengthening futures.
Fun, interactive workshops that help kids build healthy habits for life.
GROW (Guidance, Resilience, Outreach, & Wellness) is a student-led initiative helping kids build strong, lasting habits in sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management through fun, interactive workshops.
- Free services
- Always
- Response time
- Within 48 hours
- Age range
- 10–15
Interested in a workshop?
Bring GROW workshops to your school or community organization. We offer fun, interactive sessions on sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.
Our mission
We are a student-led initiative dedicated to helping children and their families to build strong, lasting habits related to sleep, nutrition, and stress management. Through engaging tools and workshops, we make wellness accessible, fun and age appropriate. Created by kids, FOR KIDS, our mission is to help kids build healthy habits they can carry throughout their time in school and most importantly, their lives. We empower kids to build confidence and resilience.
Nutrition basics
Discover simple, practical tips for eating well that fuel your body and brain for success in school and life.
Stress management
Build tools to handle stress and anxiety through fun activities and strategies you can use every day.
Our Workshops
Interactive, age-appropriate in-person or virtual workshops delivered in schools or community settings for grades 5–9. Each session is designed by students and delivered in a fun, engaging format.
Rest to Be Your Best
Sleep · ~60 minutes
Learn sleep science, why sleep matters, and strategies to improve sleep through discussion and activities.
- Blue light and screens
- Bedtime routines
- Sleep-friendly environments
Healthy Bites, Happy Life
Nutrition · ~60 minutes
Discover practical tips for eating well that fuel your body and brain for success in school and life.
- Basic nutrition principles
- Healthy snack choices
- Reading food labels
Move and Groove
Physical activity · ~60 minutes
Fun activities that show how exercise boosts mood, energy, and focus while building healthy habits.
- Benefits of movement
- Simple daily exercises
- Active lifestyle tips
Breathe, Balance, Believe
Emotional health · ~60 minutes
Build tools to handle stress and anxiety through fun activities and strategies you can use every day.
- Stress awareness
- Breathing techniques
- Emotional regulation
Life in Balance
Balance · ~60 minutes
Learn how to balance school, activities, and downtime in a healthy, sustainable way.
- Time management
- Prioritizing activities
- Setting healthy boundaries
Success Habits
Habits · ~60 minutes
Develop practical habits that support academic success and personal growth.
- Habit-building strategies
- Goal setting
- Daily routines
Impact that compounds
We track outcomes that matter to teens and families—showing up, staying connected, and building self-efficacy.
1,200+
Hours of workshops delivered
86%
Teens report improved coping skills
300+
Students reached
Student voices
Feedback from students who've participated in our workshops (shared with permission).
“I never knew how much sleep mattered until the workshop. Now I actually feel rested in the mornings.”
“The nutrition tips were actually things I can do. I started packing better snacks for school.”
“The breathing exercises really help when I'm stressed before tests. I use them every day now.”
Get involved
Whether you’re a teen, a caregiver, or a community member—there’s a path to support.
Request a workshop
For schools and community organizations
Interested in bringing GROW workshops to your school or organization? Tell us about your needs and we'll respond within 48 hours.
Volunteer
Adults 21+ (or per your local policy)
Help deliver workshops, support program operations, or assist with behind-the-scenes work to bring wellness education to more kids.
- Background check + training
- 2–4 hours/week options
- Remote-friendly roles
Partner
Schools, clinics, youth orgs
We collaborate to create warm handoffs, reduce barriers, and expand access to teen-friendly support.
Contact partnershipsWho We Are
Meet the students who created GROW to help kids build healthy habits.
Elena Kramer
Co-founder passionate about making wellness education accessible and fun for kids. Elena believes that every child deserves the tools to build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Alice Hall
Co-founder dedicated to creating age-appropriate wellness programs. Alice focuses on designing engaging workshops that resonate with students and help them develop practical skills for daily life.
Our story
GROW was created by students, for students. We saw that many kids weren't being taught the basic habits needed for long-term health and wellbeing. We wanted to change that by providing relatable, peer-led education on sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.