Locks, Mud, and Mindfulness 🌷
Springing into Nature
Can you believe it’s May already? This year is absolutely flying by, but the arrival of spring and the joy of the birds singing in the trees, is finally here to help us slow down, breathe and catch even more glimmers (which if your new to glimmers or would like a reminder you can read about them here:
Trading the digital noise for everyday magic:
The world has felt heavy lately. Between the news and social media, it’s easy for us—and especially our teens—to feel bombarded by “noise.” When that overwhelm kicks in, it can be hard to feel grounded.
If you get a chance this week, we really encourage you to get yourself and your family outside to soak it all in - your mind and body will thank you.
Pressing Buttons at the Tees Barrage ⚓
Recently, Laura and I spent some time with the Canal and River Trust at the Tees Barrage which is a major structure that prevents flooding and controls tidal flow, also the riverside creates a lovely leisure waterway. We were there delivering some family wellbeing session, and I have to admit, I had a total “inner child” moment.
As part of our visit we got to go behind the scenes in the control room, I actually got to press the button to open one of the lock gates!
It felt like being in a science museum, except I made something happened in real life! It was a massive “glimmer”—one of those small, unexpected moments that sparks genuine joy (Laura also got plenty of joy laughing at my reaction). Keep an eye out for our trail launching there soon; it’s going to be a must-visit.
Trading the screen for the stream
A massive highlight last month was our ongoing our collaboration with the Canal & River Trust at Tees Barrage. The day was a brilliant success, bringing together everyone from toddlers in prams and Grandmas—to teens too who, got stuck right into the
Managing the “Meltdown” 🌪️
We know that while the sunshine is lovely, seasonal transitions can bring big emotions. If you’re dealing with a “meltdown” moment at home, remember that getting outside—even for five minutes—can be a total circuit breaker. Whether it’s the fresh air or the sensory shift, nature is often the best co-regulator for both us and our children. Laura shares some coaching tips that helped her and her youngest recently here:
Laces, Lessons, and Letting Go
If you’ve ever been ten minutes late for school while your child has a “morning meltdown” over their shoes, you’ll know the internal battle.
Exam Season Support 📝
For anyone prepping for exams in the next few weeks: if you need a little "confidence top-off," you can access our resources online. We’ve seen first hand how these tools help students navigate the pressure with a calmer mindset.
Supporting and Growing Our Team
It has been an incredible month working alongside our two newest Kids Confidence Coaches. We are absolutely delighted to announce that Nathan Arnold, is joining our coaching community. Nathan brings a wealth of energy and experience to the team (as well as being an ex pro footballer - which is super cool, and we can’t wait for you all to meet him.
Huge congratulations also go to Coach Rosie and Coach Luke for completing their “Train the Trainer” course with us. They are now fully qualified to deliver our Glimmer Seeker Training to parents and teachers.
We have had wonderful feedback from our Glimmer Seeker sessions which are designed for anyone supporting kids at home or work.
"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."
If you would like to find out more contact us hello@happyconfidentkids.com
Have a great month, and if you need any support or would like to join our community, come say hello!