A place to pause.
A space to play.

Remember when your biggest decision was the swings or the slide? Somewhere between growing up and keeping up, many of us traded curiosity, play, and connection for distraction and disconnect. Youthought creates playful, welcoming spaces where children and adults alike rediscover the restorative balance between joyful play and mindful presence—cultivating grounded minds, meaningful connection, and lasting well-being.

What if feeling more grounded was easier than YouThought?

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  • My experience in the Youthought program was instrumental in discovering my inner confidence, allowing me to know it was okay to take risks. This newfound confidence has carried over into all aspects of my education and extracurricular activities, leading me to become involved in leadership roles, sports, and community service.

    -Shea

  • ...and there she was, in the middle of Zion National Park, leading all the kids on our camping trip in mindful minutes!

    -McKenzie’s Dad

  • My 3rd grader handed me an M&M and said, 'Mom, you need this right now, just let it melt, and don't chew it ... you'll feel better

    -Keiran's mom 

  • The most important thing I’ve learned from YouThought is that if you believe in yourself, people will believe in you, and that you can feel alone but there are so many people who feel the same.

    -Addison

  • This is the only class I don't have to drag my child to!

    -Tracie

  • we put all three of our kids in Ms. Jen's program - we wouldn't miss a class.

    -David

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A young girl sitting cross-legged on a rock with a desert landscape and mountains in the background. She is smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a white t-shirt, patterned shorts, and purple Crocs, with colorful scribbles on her legs.
Jennifer Trevour and people smiling and posing together at a Thoughtful Theater booth outdoors, with books and a jar of colorful candies on the table in front, and a black banner with the Thoughtful Theater logo behind them.
Two young boys sitting outdoors near a parking lot, both wearing black shirts with the word 'TECH' printed on them, smiling at the camera.
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Two young girls standing behind a lemonade stand on a sidewalk, with cars and a person in the background. The stand has a large jar of lemonade, lemons, and a sign that reads 'Lemonade.'
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Three young girls at a bake sale table on a grassy yard with a white brick wall behind them. The table has a yellow tablecloth and various baked goods, a jar of candy, and a sign that says "Bake Sale to Raise Money for Nourish Every Child." The girls
A woman with dark curly hair and two young girls with blonde hair in a room with wooden flooring. All three are smiling and looking up at the camera with backpacks. The women are standing close together, and the girl on the left has glasses and a tie
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Two young girls dressed as fairies with light green tops, white skirts, and large fairy wings, sitting on the floor at a costume event, smiling at the camera.
Two books on a beige carpet, one titled 'Dopamine: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence' by Anna Lembke, and the other titled 'The Beauty of What Remains' with a subtitle about returning to the greatest aspects of ourselves.
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Two women smiling and holding a large check together indoors. The woman on the left has long brown hair and is wearing a white tank top. Jennifer Trevour is wearing a black T-shirt with blue and white text.
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From creative expression to calming reflection, our programs meet every learner where they are.

Youthought offers a variety of playful, mindfulness-based experiences—with even more coming soon!

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PlayGround

PlayGround creates playful spaces where people of all ages can step away from distractions of everyday life and reconnect with the restorative balance of play and mindful presence. Along the way, participants discover practical tools for understanding their minds, responding with greater intention, and cultivating lasting balance, resilience, and connection.

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Thoughtful Theater

More than a theater class, Thoughtful Theater seamlessly blends creative performance with playful mindfulness, giving students a simple, engaging understanding of how their minds work. As they learn to recognize, regulate, and respond with greater intention, they naturally build confidence, focus, emotional awareness, and meaningful connection—on stage and beyond.

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Meet Jen

Founder of The Youthought Project, Jen brings over 40 years of experience as a teacher, performer, and director to her work with students of all ages. With degrees in performing arts and education—and certification in mindfulness from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center—Jen blends creativity and compassion into every offering. Her background in theater, music, and mindfulness has inspired a one-of-a-kind approach to social-emotional learning that’s playful, powerful, and deeply personal.

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Let’s turn mindfulness into something you can feel, see, and smile about.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community leader
—Youthought is here to help.

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