About Shaping Young Minds
A compassionate initiative dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and adolescents. We walk with families through challenging moments with patience, love, and care.
What is Shaping Young Minds?
Shaping Young Minds (SYM) is a movement built on empathy, knowledge, and the belief that emotional wellbeing must be nurtured early. We are here to walk with families through challenging moments, helping children navigate their emotions and parents support them with confidence.
Our approach is not about judging or fixing—it's about guiding, supporting, and creating spaces where children feel safe and parents feel empowered. We believe that understanding a child's emotional world is the first step toward healing and growth.
Our Mission
To empower parents and support children by making conversations about mental health natural and accessible. We aim to help every child grow not only academically but emotionally—confident, expressive, and wholeheartedly themselves.
Our Vision
To build a future where childhood is truly a time of joy and growth, where traumas don't linger, and where children carry confidence, hope, and resilience into adulthood.
Our Approach
We focus on noticing the small signs, understanding what lies beneath behaviors, and responding with patience, love, and care. Through stories, workshops, and simple tools, we help families grow closer and understand each other better.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Compassion First
We approach every story with gentleness, clarity, and deep human understanding.
Safe Spaces
Creating environments where children feel seen, understood, and emotionally secure.
Early Intervention
Believing that emotional wellbeing must be nurtured from the earliest stages.
Family-Centered
Supporting the entire family unit in the journey toward emotional health.
What We Offer
Comprehensive support for families and children
Educational Resources
Guides for parents and children on understanding and managing emotions, mental health conditions, and everyday challenges.
Safe Space Support
A confidential environment where children and parents can share their concerns without judgment.
Mental Health Awareness
Tailored information for both parents and young people about recognizing and addressing mental health needs.
Expert Mentorship
Access to experienced mental health professionals who provide guidance and support.
Blog & Articles
Regular insights, stories, and practical advice from our founder and mental health experts.
Community Workshops
Interactive sessions that bring families together to learn, share, and grow.
Our Founder: Mrs. Kanta Devi
"Shaping Young Minds was born from the life I have lived and the quiet stories I have carried in my heart for nearly two decades."
With professional experience spanning clinical psychology, community mental health, school counseling, and voluntary work, Kanta has witnessed the silent battles children often fight behind their smiles.
Learn More About Our FounderOur Impact & Goals
Building a brighter future for young minds
Breaking Cycles
Helping parents reflect on their own habits and showing children healthy ways to handle emotions to break cycles that hold families back.
Building Resilience
Equipping children with emotional tools and confidence to navigate life's challenges with courage and hope.
Strengthening Families
Creating closer family bonds through better understanding, communication, and shared emotional growth.
Raising Awareness
Making mental health conversations natural, accessible, and free from stigma in homes and communities.
Join Us in Shaping Young Minds
Whether you're a parent seeking guidance, a young person needing support, or someone who believes in our mission—there's a place for you in our community.