Help Children Build the Skills to Bounce Back

CREATE with HARRY gives kids, and the adults who support them, simple, research-backed activities that build resilience one day at a time.

For Parents For Educators For Healthcare Professionals For Kids

What is CREATE with HARRY?

HARRY stands for Healthy Activities for Raising Resilient Youth. Developed by the Boys Town Child and Family Translational Research Center, HARRY is a research-validated framework that identifies six categories of everyday activity, Connect, Renew, Exercise, Appreciate, Think, and Express, that help young people build resilience and hope.

CREATE with HARRY isn't therapy. It's a toolkit for real life: things kids already do (or can start doing) that science shows actually protect their mental health and help them navigate hard times.

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CREATE with HARRY

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Parents

Get tools to use at home, tonight.

Go to Parent Resources

Educators

Bring resilience into your classroom.

Educator Resources

Healthcare Professionals

Screen, assess, and support your patients.

Clinical Resources

Kids

Find out what HARRY is and make your own plan.

Kids

Parenting.org Connection

"CREATE with HARRY works best alongside other tools in your parenting toolkit. Explore more Boys Town resources:

Coping Skills

Building a toolbox of coping skills is essential for children and teens as they navigate emotional challenges. This guide provides practical strategies to help young individuals manage feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, and stress effectively.

SODAS Problem-Solving

From toddlers to teens, problem solving is a social skill that every parent needs to teach their children. At Boys Town, we recommend the SODAS method.

Skill Building