Turning Feelings Into Superpowers
Helping children understand, manage, and celebrate their emotions so they can grow with confidence and shine from within.
Building Confidence, One Smile at a Time
Sunny Kids Shine, founded in 2018 by Jodie Smart, helps children grow into emotionally secure, resilient, and happy individuals. With over a decade of experience in education, we support children, families, and professionals especially those facing SEMH and SEND challenges.
Through our award-winning Feelings Detective® curriculum, we blend compassion, creativity, and evidence-based practices like CBT, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion. Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported and that’s at the heart of everything we do.
What Makes Sunny Kids Shine® Different
Big feelings can be overwhelming, but we help children of all ages Notice, Accept, Manage, and Express their emotions, turning challenges into growth and helping them SHINE from the inside out.
About Sunny Kids Shine
Jodie Smart is the founder of Sunny Kids Shine®. She established the organisation to champion emotional wellbeing in children especially those facing SEMH and SEND challenges and to provide support with sensitivity, creativity, and care.
Background & Qualifications
Guiding Principles & Expertise
Philosophy
Jodie believes every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and confident not simply “fixed.” Emotions are natural, and sometimes BIG. Her mission is to help children understand their feelings, manage them with kindness, and express them in healthy, authentic ways.
What She Brings to Sunny Kids Shine
With over a decade of hands-on experience in diverse educational settings, Jodie combines expertise with compassion. She is committed to inclusive practice and believes that when children and the people around them are emotionally nourished, they can truly shine from the inside out.
