This is one of those rare apps that does exactly what it says and doesn't try to monetize your kid's attention span.

Smiling Mind is a genuinely helpful mental fitness tool built by psychologists who care about creating generational change in mental health. It's free, ad-free, and packed with 700+ meditations and programs that teach actual skills—emotional regulation, stress management, sleep hygiene, flexible thinking.

The kids programs (ages 5-12) are thoughtfully designed for parent-child practice, while teens and adults get progressively sophisticated content. It won't magically solve anxiety, but it gives kids and families a practical toolkit for managing the chaos of modern life.

The only real downside? It requires actual commitment. This isn't passive entertainment—it's work. Good work, but work. Some kids will resist it, especially younger ones who need help staying engaged. But for families looking to build healthy mental fitness habits without the predatory app nonsense? This is a legitimate winner.