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Turn “What’s wrong with them?” into “Now I understand.”

Personalized empathy letters that translate behaviors into emotions, needs, and concrete supports—for parents, teachers, and students.

A voice for kids and teens who struggle to be understood.

To the outside world, their struggles can look like distraction, defiance, or carelessness.
Inside, it feels like overwhelm, shame, and “What’s wrong with me?”

These letters translate behavior into emotions, needs, and concrete supports—
turning “What’s wrong with them?” into
“Now I understand.”

Each personalized letter:

  • Builds empathy by showing what it feels like on the inside

  • Helps adults respond with understanding instead of frustration

  • Creates shared language that bridges home, school, and campus

When you understand why a child struggles, the next question is always: “What do we do with this?”
Each More Than Behavior™ letter is a different doorway into that answer—tailored to the conversation you’re about to have at home, at school, or on campus.

Every Letter Has a Purpose — Find Yours.

Choose the letter that fits your next conversation

Introduce your child through empathy and strategy.

Misunderstanding → Connection

Align voices for calm 504/ IEP meetings.

Paperwork → Partnership

Restore warmth when behavior has taken over the relationship.

Tension → Understanding

Support big transitions with hope, honesty, and motivation.

Fear → Readiness

Help kids see their own strengths and struggles with compassion.

Confusion → Confidence

Give professors a clear map of how you learn best.

COMING SOON

Confusion → Clarity

Make executive-function patterns visible before they become crises.

COMING SOON

Overwhelm → Steady Support

Translate the diagnosis into real life and next steps for families.

COMING SOON

Blame → Safety

Ready to start a letter?
Answer a few guided questions and we’ll turn your
story into a clear,

compassionate letter you can share.

As presented at the International ADHD Conference in Kansas City

The dePaul Pilot:
Where Empathy Met Action

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Real Families. Real Shifts.

Why It Matters.

For Parents

  • End family conflicts by explaining your child’s inner world.

  • Help teachers see emotions, not just behaviors.

  • Discover validating language that strengthens connection.

​For Teachers

  • Understand what’s really happening inside a struggling student.

  • Learn strategies that work from day one.

  • Build stronger, calmer partnerships with families.

For Students

  • Express yourself without fear or shame.

  • Reflect, self-advocate, and feel proud.

  • Share what it feels like to be you.

Most popular:
Dear Support Team Letter 

Most popular:
Dear Teacher Letter 

Most popular:
Dear Younger Me Letter 

How It Works

Professional, certified, and mobile services you can trust.

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Choose your letter type

Pick the letter that matches your next conversation: teacher, 504 team, co-parent, professor, or your child themselves.

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Answer a guided questionnaire

In 10–20 minutes, parents and/or students share the real story: strengths, struggles, triggers, and what has (and hasn’t) helped.

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Letter

We turn your answers into a clear, compassionate letter you can print, email, or bring to your next meeting.

“As a teacher, it was like opening a window into my student’s world.”

— 2nd Grade Teacher

For Teachers & Schools

Tools and resources to help educators understand students beyond behavior —
and create classrooms of empathy, calm, and collaboration.

Dear Teacher™ Letter

A letter designed to help teachers see emotions behind behaviors and respond with understanding.

Misunderstanding → Connection

Decode & Do Workshop

An interactive classroom workshop that builds empathy and student voice through storytelling and reflection.

Silence → Empowerment

For Professionals

Join a growing community of mental health and education professionals who use More Than Behavior™ Letters as part of their practice.

Dear Parent™ Letter

A compassionate tool for professionals to share with parents — bridging home and school communication.

Overwhelm → Clarity

Licensing Program

Partner with us to use and share More Than Behavior™ materials with your clients or schools.

Silence → Empowerment

Affiliate / Reward Program

Earn rewards by sharing the mission — help families discover the power of empathy letters.

Share → Support

Trusted by families and schools.

Get a Free Sample Letter.

Need help or want to request a free sample? Click below to fill our form.

Privacy & Impact

Your trust matters. We use your responses only to craft your letter.
No storage. No sharing. Just empathy.
Donations help Tier-1 families receive letters for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Because every child is more than their behavior.

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Empowering kids, families, and schools with tools for growth and understanding.

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