My Hearty Kid

myHeartyKid is an inspirational social emotional learning program which teaches kids how to grow self esteem and dreams! Teachers can use it for FREE!

While in Kindergarten, my daughter’s good friend, Ella, felt afraid to raise her hand, I wanted to help her feel BRAVE.I told her if she wrote down all the times she was courageous during the week, I would make her a surprise. Poof, myHeartykid was born. This toy helps kids develop the characteristics they want to step into by helping them visualize and actualize their dreams and desires! To use m

Two 12-year-old girls qualified to compete in the first-ever Olympic skateboarding event

07/27/2021

Go, Girls, Go!

Two 12-year-old girls qualified to compete in the first-ever Olympic skateboarding event Legendary skater Tony Hawk called one of the skaters "a unicorn."

How to Support Teens’ Mental Health During COVID and Beyond

05/20/2021

COVID has been hard for all of us..especially our teens. Here is an insightful article, on how to help our anxious youth.

How to Support Teens’ Mental Health During COVID and Beyond Teens are struggling during the pandemic. Here's what they need from us right now.

Four Ways Teachers Can Help Students Develop a Conscience

05/05/2021

This is in alignment with myHeartyKid, and how we make Social Emotional Learning Fun. I call it S.E.L.F.

Four Ways Teachers Can Help Students Develop a Conscience How do kids develop a sense of right and wrong—and what can educators do to help them act on their conscience?

03/19/2021

From a client yesterday

Just thought you should know... I explained the code word* with H and she was totally on board. Then a couple hours later I was looking for something to make her school project and she was hovering over my shoulder. I snapped a bit at her and said, “can I have a little space please”. She stood back and then said, “watermelon mama,
Watermelon”.

We had a big laugh and then peacefully went on looking for the object. Thank you or this idea.💕

*code words help you and your kids move through communication impasses more quickly. It empowers your kids to feel heard.

10/12/2020

Let’s celebrate our girls!!

Happy International Day of the Girl.
I missed this proclamation yesterday. So I am redeclaring it today.

I am a supporter of our girls finding their inner wisdom at an early age. I created for this very reason. If we lose our inner knowing, we grow up to believe our inner bullies. Today, declare your truest self. What does she know for sure about herself and what are you willing to take a stand for? The world needs your particular magic.

10/06/2020

Watching the social dilemma. O M G. I can no longer ignore this impact. What are creative ways you’re handling the dilemma?

For Students, Parents & Educators While, of course, social media has its benefits, it has also taken over young people’s relationships and is constructing their daily reality—homework, weekend plans, flirting, friendship, their sense of self and belonging—all within a system that is designed to capture and monetize our attenti...