Legends

What is Legends?

Legends Lab is a non-profit organization focused on making programs that help assess and build confidence in children more widely known and accessible. Their team brings together folks with backgrounds in child development, education, design, and various creative areas. They’re really tackling the issue of declining confidence in kids, pointing out just how crucial confidence is for children in so many parts of their lives. Importantly, they emphasize that confidence isn’t something you’re just born with; it’s something that can absolutely be learned and nurtured over time.

Who created Legends?

Legends Lab was founded by a group of experts, including Fish Stark, Dr. Brian Burkhard, Marisa Polansky, Analía Del Bosque, Danielle Sitzman, and Sue Wasiolek. Fish Stark, who’s a child development expert, actually leads the program and curriculum development. He’s got a ton of experience with youth leadership programs all over the world. Dr. Brian Burkhard, who holds a PhD in child development, is in charge of all the research and evaluation work. Marisa Polansky and Analía Del Bosque lend their skills to content creation and managing the programs. On top of that, Danielle Sitzman heads up the design side of things, and Sue Wasiolek serves as the Executive Director. She brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as the Dean of Students at Duke University.

What is Legends used for?

• Helping you change your inner dialogue
• Achieving things that seem impossible
• Nurturing a growth mindset
• Developing the ability to bounce back
• Getting ready to hit your goals
• Looking at past regrets differently
• Creating your own unique path

Who is Legends for?

• Child Development Experts
• Curriculum Builders
• Researchers
• Therapists
• Program Managers
• English Teachers
• Visual Designers
• People who build youth leadership programs
• Researchers and therapists (again, showing the breadth of need!)
• Heads of Product
• Children’s Book Editors
• Deans of Students
• Former Scholastic Children’s Book Editors
• Current Children’s and Middle-Grade Authors
• Speechwriters
• Former English Teachers
• TFA Corps Members
• Youth Leadership Program Builders
• Individuals with a PhD in Child Development
• Drummers
• Flower Farmers

How to use Legends?

Ready to get started with Legends? It’s pretty straightforward:

1. Sign Up: First, head over to the Legends website and sign up for a free 5-day trial. It’s a great way to see if it’s a good fit.
2. Get Daily Workouts: Each day, you’ll get a text message with a link to a workout. This guides you and your child through real-life stories of inspiring people.
3. Do the Exercises: You’ll complete exercises that are based on science and designed specifically to boost confidence.
4. Unlock New Levels: As your child makes progress, they’ll unlock new levels and get their own personalized growth plan.
5. Build Bonds: Spend just 5 minutes a day on these workouts. It’s a fantastic way to connect with your child and have some really meaningful conversations.
6. Explore Legendary Stories: Kids genuinely love these stories, and they’re presented in a way that keeps them engaged and interested.
7. Practice Self-Affirmations: Encourage your child to create their own positive self-talk, much like Serena Williams does, to feel more empowered.
8. Develop Resilience: Help your child learn to manage their emotions and build resilience, similar to how Bear Grylls navigates challenges.
9. Foster Growth Mindset: Work together to create statements that encourage a growth mindset, helping with self-encouragement when facing difficulties.
10. Learn from Role Models: Watching inspirational figures like Kobe Bryant and The Rock can really motivate kids to practice for their future goals.
11. Embrace Mistakes: You can help reframe regrets by practicing new ways of thinking and looking at mistakes as positive learning opportunities.
12. Personalized Approach: Use the Talk Track feature to record phrases that your child can repeat for self-encouragement.
13. Meet the Team: Get to know the passionate experts at Legends Lab who are all dedicated to supporting children’s confidence.
14. Join the Waitlist: If you’re interested in programs for schools, you can join the waitlist by reaching out to [email protected].

Legends is all about tackling the confidence crisis kids face today. They do this by offering fun exercises and stories that are backed by solid research, and importantly, they’re developed and tested by a mix of experts, parents, and kids themselves. Why not start your journey with Legends today and give your child’s confidence and well-being a real boost?