Connected Kids for Big People

05/11/2026

One page at a time. That is how it began.

I once cared for an 8-year-old boy who had never had a bedtime story read to him, or a bedtime routine that encouraged him to read.

We started slowly, sharing a chapter together each night.

That time built trust, confidence and love.

I didn't need a theory to see it, though professionals would call it attachment.

I just saw an anxious child starting to feel safe.

It inspired me to write The Curious Adventures of Robbie and Jess, for children. A story with meditation ideas for kids intertwined.

The audio meditations came afterwards, for children who want to listen and learn mindful skills when they need them. They are only £1.99 and downloadable on any device.

What does bedtime look like in your home at the moment?

👉 https://teachchildrenmeditation.com/product-category/meditation-downloads/

Meditation downloads - for children includes meditations for adults and teens - created by the founder of the Connected Kids Method of teaching meditation

04/11/2026

Children pick up so much from the calm of the adults around them.

If you support children who have lived through difficult experiences, you will know how tiring that can be, even when you love what you do.

I've been there as a foster carer, and I've trained many adults to teach meditation in trauma-sensitive ways.

My latest blog post looks at adverse childhood experiences and meditation. I hope it helps you feel more confident as a co-regulator, and shows how meditation can help children develop resillience skills they can use when they need them.

Who comes to mind as you read this? Please share it with them if it feels right.

👉 See website to read more

03/11/2026

Struggle with procrastination?

I just put a new meditation on Insight Timer, especially if you struggle with procrastination! https://insighttimer.com/connectedkidsltd/guided-meditations/a-meditation-to-help-overcome-procrastination

Do you keep putting things off, even when you know you’d feel better for starting? This gentle guided meditation is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed or caught in the cycle of “I’ll do it later.” Instead of pushing you to try harder, this practice softens the resistance underneath proc...

29/10/2026

I've been working on something for a while now, and it's nearly here (and I wanted to share it with you).

Our original Mindful Parenting course was almost 15 years old! So it felt like time for an upgrade.

The new and improved Mindful Parenting: The Connected Kids Method is on its way and will be launched (with an exclusive bonus) by mid-November.

This talk is one of the exclusive tracks from the course, and I wanted to share it because it's so relevant to why our way of teaching meditation works so effectively - especially when people are so nervous about teaching it to kids.

The talk shares how I was so nervous (at first) about teaching meditation.

I didn't know if I was ready.

I felt out of my comfort zone, yet it became a labour of love.

I felt nervous when I began teaching children and somewhat sceptical that it could even work.

It did, and children amazed (and continue to amaze) me.

In the talk, I share how I overcame that natural anxiety to follow a (nearly) 25-year path of teaching meditation to all ages.

To listen to the full talk go to our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/

To enjoy an exclusive bonus when we launch the new course - join the waitlist. https://teachchildrenmeditation.com/meditation-benefits-connected-kids-training/mindful-parenting-and-meditation-course/

22/10/2026

Hi Everyone

I just wanted to let you know that yesterday we took down our website due to a notification that there was a need for our online course and website to have a security update.

If you've seen the news it was not exclusive to Connected Kids - apparently, those in the know (eg the tech/geeks) were waiting to implement an update to remove vulnerabilities for many companies that use WordPress for their websites.

To do this we had to 'take down' our website temporarily which meant you didn't have access to the course (or our website) for potentially 24 hours.

Due to the amazing diligence of our web support it was okay within a few hours.

I apologise for the inconvenience - it's unusual (in 25 years, I've never had to do this before), but wanted to be safe than sorry!

The amazing company who sorted for me ( run by my hubbie Bruce) is here if you have a website.

Your website automatically adjusts to fit any screen – phones, tablets, desktops – delivering a smooth, optimal experience for every user, no matter how they’re viewing it.

21/10/2026

Ever been curious about how to share mindful skills with kids - effectively?

Join me for my webinar (tonight 21st Oct 2026 @ 8.15pm) to find out how the Connected Kids Method helps all ages and abilities with meditation to:

- support regulation
- improve focus and attention
- feel better about life!

We help all young people, but specialise in working with Neurodivergence and Trauma.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/explore-the-connected-kids-method-help-young-minds-thrive-tickets-1992115679624

Explore the Connected Kids Method - mindful, energy aware skills to help young people with neurodivergence or trauma

01/10/2026

Why children don't seem to listen...

(If this is you) You rush out of work, spend the journey worrying about what’s been left undone and who needs to be where tonight, then start issuing instructions the moment you step inside the house.

Try this...

Before you go in, try three slow breaths at the front door. Swap your shoes or change your clothes, and do it slowly, as a small signal to your body that the workday is over.

Then give ten minutes of undivided attention to your kids, phone away, perhaps with a snack or drink together.

It can be worth more than an hour of half-listening.

There’s more in the full post, including a short phrase I use before, during and after difficult conversations.

https://teachchildrenmeditation.com/why-children-dont-listen/

22/09/2026

It's common to try to console grandchildren when they are upset.

All you want to do is fix it and make it better.

Do you distract them? Or ring their parents?

But just reassuring them can override the real feelings coming up and leave grandchildren feeling confused.

And it's so easy to help if grandparents know this easy step. (And they are often in a better position to offer it than anyone realises).

I've put together a short video on this - watch here.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/tSTk9uln2LA?list=PLTb-83cKMOyw

Your grandchild is upset, and you're not sure whether to fix it, di...

21/09/2026

Happening this week

Webinar - helping kids with ADHD using mindful skills

Tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991971045018?aff=oddtdtcreator