Designed by an Occupational Therapist
An interactive program designed by an Occupational Therapist to teach kids emotional regulation, brain science and body awareness — in a way that actually makes sense.
Hi! I'm Buddy!
Ready to explore your amazing brain?
Busy Brains is a playful, brain-based program that supports kids to understand their emotions, sensory experiences, and internal world. Through short videos, games, and hands-on activities — kids explore how their brains and bodies work together.
Brain
How thoughts and feelings work
Body
Sensory experiences and signals
Emotions
Understanding big feelings
Made for kids aged 6-12 years. Loved by parents, teachers and therapists.
Module 01
Meet Your Brain
Understanding your Thinking, Feeling, and Survival Brain
Module 02
Big Feelings & Body Clues
Learning how emotions show up inside your body
Module 03
Your Senses (Part 1)
How sound, sight, and movement affect focus and energy
Module 04
Your Senses (Part 2)
Understanding touch, taste, smell, balance, and body awareness
Module 05
Build Your Toolkit
Finding tools that help your body feel good
Module 06
Your Brain, Your Power
Confidence, reflection, and knowing what works for you
Dashboard
Parent Guidebooks
Understanding your Thinking, Feeling, and Survival Brain
In All Modules
Buddy’s Adventure Game
Interactive game where kids apply what they’ve just learned in real time.
Meet the Creator
Aileen Mathyssen
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
As a paediatric OT working in rural Australia, I've worked with hundreds of kids who feel 'too much', 'too fast' or 'too big'. I created Busy Brains so kids could understand what's going on inside — and feel empowered to do something about it.
Creator's Mission
Empowering kids through understanding
OT for over 15 years
AHPRA registered
100+ Kids & families
Helped in Practice
Rural Passion
Accessible Care for all
Whether your child is neurodivergent, sensory-seeking, or just feeling all the big things - Busy Brains is designed to meet them where they're at. We celebrate different ways of thinking, feeling, and experiencing the world.
Real stories from families and professionals who've seen the difference
Parent
"It has given us a language for meltdowns without shame. We actually talk about our brains now."
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Sarah
Parent of a 6 year old
Parent
"It gives kids the 'Why' and makes learning about their brains interactive."
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Erin
Parent of a 7 & 9 year old
Parent
"My two kids sat down and completed it – they never sit down!"
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Mandy
Parent of a 10 & 8 year old
Parent
"Busy Brains is a great option while waiting for in-person OT or Paediatrician support."
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Tabitha
Parent of a 12 & 8 year old
Kids
"I liked it, it was very fun and I got to know about my brain."
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Cillian
Busy Brains tester, aged 12
Kids
"I liked learning about my brain and body. I use the tools at school."
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Eva
Busy Brains tester, aged 10
Simple, flexible plans designed for real families
Solo Explorer
Perfect for one child
$199AUD
one-time payment
1 user login
All 6 modules
Printable toolkit
Parent guidebooks
Email support
Family Pack
Perfect for multiple children
$299AUD
one-time payment
Up to 3 user logins
Individual progress tracking
All 6 modules + resources
Printable toolkit
Parent guidebooks
Priority email support
"Because brains don't come with instructions — but we've got answers."
Still have questions?
hello@busy-brains.com.au