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Ages 6–12 · Programming in development
Nevada Loves Kids
We’re developing trauma-informed life-skills programming for children ages 6–12.
Alongside our lessons and stories, we’re working toward a network of partners who support the whole child—at school, at home, and in the community.
Where we are now
Building the program, step by step
Available to explore: twelve age-specific lesson plans, printables, books, story videos, and take-home activities. We are continuing to develop and refine the programming.
Proposed—not yet operating: a 12-week small-group pilot with 60-minute sessions. Delivery arrangements, dates, and locations are not yet confirmed.
Families can view proposed pilot details or visit the Kids library.
Ages 6–8 · Cohort 1a
Play, colorful cartoons, and simple practice: name a feeling, take a breath, try a small goal.
Ages 9–12 · Cohort 1b
Illustrated stories and everyday challenges: friendships, self-talk, choices, and planning ahead.
A whole-child vision, built together
Children need more than a lesson. Our goal is to build an ecosystem of partners whose different roles support children’s learning, wellbeing, and everyday lives.
Home
Offer take-home practice that families and caregivers can adapt to everyday routines.
Community
Seek youth-serving and mentoring partners whose services complement life-skills learning.
This network is a goal in development, not an established partnership. Our role is life-skills enrichment—not replacing families, mentors, schools, or community services.
Help shape future partnershipsThe Six Life Skills
Know Myself
Recognize feelings, needs, and strengths.
Calm My Body
Use breathing, movement, and pauses to manage stress.
Guide My Thoughts
Question unhelpful thoughts and try another perspective.
Connect With Others
Listen, set boundaries, and ask for help.
Choose My Actions
Think through choices and repair mistakes.
Build My Future
Set small goals and practice following through.
Children may pass on any activity and are never asked to share painful experiences. We teach skills and help-seeking; we do not replace families, caring adults, schools, or health care. Children should not have to face adversity alone.
About us
Adversity influences us. It does not have to define us.
Donna Breslow, our founder
- Master of Science in Organizational Psychology, Vanguard University
- Bachelor of Science in Health Science, California State University, Fullerton
- Substitute teacher for Washoe County schools
Donna enjoys working with children and has a lifelong interest in child psychology.
Nevada Loves Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Nevada Loves Kids is its youth enrichment program.
Why I founded Nevada Loves
Hardship was part of my life from a young age. I wish I had learned earlier how to understand my feelings, manage stress, ask for support, and work toward goals.
Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning inspired me personally to think about meaning and purpose. Our lessons take a different, practical approach: helping children practice resilience and everyday life skills, without asking them to explain their suffering.
I founded Nevada Loves to give children that head start—with tools they can use now and support for what comes next.
— Donna Breslow
Contact
Questions about enrollment, teaching, volunteering, or partnering? info@nevadaloves.com