Raising Joyful and Resilient Black Children

The Rubber Band Mentality: Helping Kids Address Mental Health
EPISODE 3 • SEASON 6 00:28:21

On today's episode, we're joined by Takari Tatum and his grandmother, Gwendolyn, to discuss The Rubber Band Mentality. Takari explains how he conceptualized using rubber band bracelets to address mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also talks about how he's helping children cope with mental health issues and shares details about his new book, "Snap It." Gwendolyn discusses the importance of supporting her child's advocacy and provides insights on how parents can inspire their children to pursue meaningful initiatives. The conversation explores the positive changes that have emerged from The Rubberband Mentality, which has had a significant impact on the lives of others.


To learn more about The Rubberband Mentality and get involved, listeners can visit their website at https://therubberbandmentality.com/.

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