Its been an amazing two weeks running In the Wild sessions for three cohorts of 20 learners at West Coventry Academy. Miranda supported me in week one and then Coach Anna (who is based in Leicester) joined me in week two. The In the Wild outdoor sessions again showed transformational results for participating children: “I […]
Every day, I am grateful for the privilege of doing this work—being a Kids Confidence Coach is deeply rewarding, especially when delivering immediate, life-changing support to young people. A Year 9 student was experiencing severe anxiety and a critical lack of self-belief. This manifested in physical tension, difficulty making eye contact, and near-total verbal freeze […]
A few weeks ago Miranda and I travelled to the bustling town of Walsall in the Black Country. It’s a vibrant, busy urban landscape where opportunities to truly “get into nature” can feel few and far between. We were there to deliver a Let’s Go Outdoors workshop in partnership with the Canal & River Trust, […]
At the end of the school holidays we were straight back off holiday to deliver an In the Wild Family session with the Canal & River Trust team (Adrian Royston and Volunteer Paul.) at the amazing Foxton Locks (if you haven’t been its stunning), and launch the new Family Wellbeing Route. The sessions were hosted […]
Teacher well-being isn’t a luxury; it’s the foundation for a thriving learning environment. Imagine a classroom filled with laughter, excitement, and a genuine love of learning. This vibrant atmosphere isn’t magic it’s the direct result of happy and supported teachers. Here’s why investing in teacher well-being is critical: Our Proven Approach: At Happy Confident Kids, […]
Have you ever noticed that bullies often seem to pick on kids who are kind and confident? It’s almost like they’re trying to play a game on a see-saw. By putting someone else down, they feel like they can elevate themselves. An estimated 1,544,000 children aged 10 to 15 years (34.9%) experienced an in-person bullying […]
We recently wrote an article for ANLP International “Be More Batman“. In 2016 a scientific experiment referred to as the Batman effect was carried out by a professor and director of research at the Institute of Child Development, Dr Stephanie Carlson, this research made a big impression on me. Dr Carlson studies the management systems […]
Glimmers are the tiny moments of joy, warmth, or connection that are easy to miss — but when you start noticing them, everything changes.
Since I started noticing Glimmers, my whole perspective has shifted. It's a game changer!
Nice to feel valued and supported as an individual. We often miss out our own care in the struggle to set up all the many school and group sessions that we run throughout the year.