Absolutely loved today hearing from Coach Zoe at our Primary School Workshop Training recently, about her Glimmer JarTM workshop at Brailes Primary School. With a group of 20 participants age 3-5, she ran a 20 minute long session. The interactive session involved the telling of our Glimmer Jar story and making of the pre schools […]
What a lovely morning packed with glimmers… I remembering opening my curtains to snow and just jumping out of bed to start the day. We were invited to be part of Kenilworth School Careers fair, where we spoke to lots of kids about what its like to do what we do and the many opportunities […]
Rosie has been with us since the start and we love having her on the team. Based in London she is a Happy Confident Kids Coach, In the Wild Leader and also an Glimmer Seeker Train the Trainer. So lovely to have a guest post today from Coach Rosie who is based in Carshalton. She […]
Every month we run coaching clinics to support all our wonderful coaches. During our session we were chatting about power poses and coach Sally was talking about how her young clients are often inspired by Matilda and also what a great power pose she has. It got me thinking how we could all be a […]
So lovely to be invited by Natwest to speak to about glimmers, at there Accelorator Programme (which I am part of) and share some of our wellbeing tools with this amazing community.
As well as us winning a Head Outside Change Maker Award, Laura was also a finalist in the Wellbeing Warrior category. This was so deserved Laura, after years of dedication to helping others, so lovely have this recognition standing shoulder to shoulder with some other epic humans!
We are delighted to announce that Happy Confident Kids, whose mission is to help people focus on the small moments of joy (glimmers) and empower kids with confidence and calm through their transformational tools, has won the 2024 Head Outside Awards Changemaker category!
Our bodies are made up of mostly water. Water helps our bodies function properly in many ways, including: When are kids most at risk of dehydration? Kids are more likely to get dehydrated than adults because: Signs of dehydration in kids Tips for keeping kids hydrated Zack George A.K.A Steel is one of our Happy […]
Understanding meltdowns, their causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies is crucial for parents, caregivers, educators, and children who experience them. A meltdown is not a tantrum. Tantrums usually have a purpose, and are a response to a child not getting or being able to do what they want. Meltdowns feel intense. They an emotional reaction […]
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 […]
Neurodiversity refers to the natural diversity of human minds. It is a biological fact that we are diverse in our minds, just like we are in ethnicity, gender and sexuality; neurodiversity recognises that there is not a wrong or right way for a brain to work. It represents the whole spectrum from neurodivergent to neurotypical […]
Here at Happy Confident Kids we are all about the glimmers, we seek them out. Look out for the glimmers, breathe them in and hold onto them tight. Glimmers are the opposite of triggers; they make you feel safe connected and relaxed. They are the good stuff. Glimmers come in all shapes and sizes, and […]
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.