Introducing mindfulness and helping make big feelings child size!

Supporting young children, experiencing big feelings, learn how to Notice, Accept, Manage and Express them in healthy ways.

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A very warm welcome to Sunny Kids Shine™. Passionate about working together for a brighter future.

Hello, my name is Jodie Smart and I created Sunny Kids Shine in 2018 to help children grow up as confident, resilient and content young people. SHINE stands for Secure, Healthy, Independent, Nurtured and Empowered! I am passionate about working together for a brighter future and supporting Parents, Carers and Professionals alike, to create emotionally enabling environments for children. I firmly believe that all children should be able to develop a love and zest for learning and life, able to shine their light to become the best versions of their true authentic selves. All behaviour is communication and we work together to support children to become a Feelings Detective,™ with you as their Emotional coach. Our unique programme is all about empowering you and your children, with the tools you need to feel able to N.A.M.E. your feelings in healthy ways, which stands for Notice, Accept, Manage and express. We also support your children to build a secure personal, social and emotional foundation and believe that; whilst we cannot predict the future for our children, we can equip them with the tools they need to shine through any storms they may face - as secure, confident and content young people.

Female entrepreneur Jodie Smart

What our families say...

My unique programme has supported many children and families, learning and growing together through play. Here's what some of the families have said:

"Jodie is lovely and her workshops are very well planned with very useful content. Lots to learn on the day and to take away. We'll be back." - Belen

"Jodie is amazing and her wisdom has been really invaluable with providing strategies that I can use with my 7 year old daughter. We also love love love the Rainbow of Feelings cards which provided us with some brilliant dialogue around the fact that ALL feelings are valid! I’m so excited to see Jodie and Sunny Kids Shine just go from strength to strength!" - Bea

"Our sessions with Jody were always really fun. She does have a special way to communicate with young children and was able to make my son smile in the most adverse situation. She has also gone the extra mile in supporting us as a family and at school. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!" - Clara

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Latest news

New course dates released

We have recently released new dates for our popular courses. Spaces are limited and booking is essential.

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Delighted to be featured on Netmums!

I was delighted to be featured on Netmums, talking all about why children might become dysregulated after school and how to support them to be able to cope. Please follow the link to read the full article. https://www.netmums.com/back-to-school/parenting-expert-explains-why-kids-are-so-dysregulated-after-school-and-how-to-help-them-cope

Our unique program is now CPD Accredited

I am delighted to announce that my Feelings Detective Programme has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles. This means that the learning value has been scrutinised to ensure that it is educational in content, structured coherently, with clear learning objectives and outcomes, integrity and quality and has reached Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks compatible with the global CPD requirements.

Latest article featured - talking all about transition

My latest article featured in The Herts Advertiser this week titled - Children's mental health: Let's talk about transition. I share some top tip for supporting your children through those big transitions like starting school, moving home and welcoming a new baby - together with the day-to-day adjustments like going between activities, places and objects of attention or being asked to stop one thing and start another which can feel equally as overwhelming for some children. https://www.hertsad.co.uk/news/health/tackling-transition-for-children-8009364

Awards finalist!

I am absolutely delighted to announce that I am a FINALIST for the Little Ankle Biters 2021 Awards, for 'Best New Product or Service in Hertfordshire.' The first round of nominations saw an impressive turnout of over 12,000 nominations and over 500 businesses, organisations and individuals being recognised across 17 categories so we are absolutely over the moon to have reached the top 5 in our category! Thank you so much to each and every one of you who nominated us, it really mean so much! Please share with your friends and family and VOTE FOR US TO WIN. Nominations close at midnight on Sunday 28th February 2021 and the winner will be announced at an awards ceremony. https://herts.ankle-biters.co.uk/best-new-product-or-service-in-hertfordshire-finalists-voting/

Nominated for the second year running...

I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have been nominated for The Family Network UK LTD's ‘National Recognition Business Awards,' for Small Business of the Year, Business Mum of the Year and Product of the Year! Thank you so much for your nominations. This year will be judged on nominations instead of votes but in a similar way, so please nominate and share with your friends and family. Nominations close for entry on the 31st March and finalists will be announced in April. I honestly can't tell you how much this means to me! Thank you to each and every one of you for all of your love and support, especially after what has been such an incredibly difficult year for all. https://thefamilynetwork.net/business-awards

Introducing mindfulness and helping make big feelings child size!

Whilst we cannot predict the future for our children, we can equip them with the tools they need to shine through any storms they may face - as secure, confident and content young people."

A very warm welcome to Sunny Kids Shine™. Passionate about working together for a brighter future.