Building Children’s Emotional Resilience
Parents & Schools – I’m here to help!
I’ll give them the tools and build their skills to manage anxiety & unlock their potential.
Moving, playing, laughing &
having great fun…
The kids in my sessions jump in with enthusiasm and have a blast!
Their parents see the lasting benefits, because I design each session for effective skill building.
The children leave with valuable tools and techniques to manage stress, build their resilience, and promote overall wellbeing.
Think of these tools are the ‘hidden veg’ of emotional health!
Hello, I’m Barbara, the family wellbeing coach…
with a passion for helping people, both young and old, to balance their wellbeing in an increasingly challenging world.
I live in the beautiful village of Moy with my husband and 3 children. I have been fortunate enough to have worked in primary education for over 20 years. Experiencing the system’s ups and downs as a class teacher and a Special Educational Needs coordinator (SEN) showed me the needs that children and parents often have to relieve anxiety and gain a sense of ease and balance. So I made the decision to become a family wellbeing coach.
Over time I have become a licensed Relax Kids coach and qualified Peaceful Babes children’s yoga instructor, working with schools, community groups and individuals in private sessions.
I look forward to connecting with you soon.
My Services
For Kids
Home, Schools & Community Groups
My engaging and interactive classes are designed to cater to different age groups, from preschoolers to teenagers. Through a combination of movement, storytelling, and relaxation techniques, children learn to manage their emotions, improve concentration, and enhance their overall well-being.
For Adults
Training for Professionals & Parents
I offer a range of training programs for educators, therapists and parents keen to bring wellbeing into their school curriculum, practice or home.
My comprehensive training equips you with the knowledge and skills to deliver relaxation and wellbeing sessions to kids, positively impacting their lives and our communities.
For Everyone
Resources
My Relax Kids books, CDs, and downloadable materials support the practice of mindfulness both at home and in the classroom.
These resources are carefully crafted to engage children and teach them essential relaxation techniques that they can carry with them throughout their lives.
THE GOAL
Emotional Regulation,
Anxiety Management & Physical Wellbeing
for your child
In my toolkit:
Relaxation
& Play
Sensory
Regulation
Sleep
Assists
Breathing
Techniques
Understanding
of Feelings
Food & Nutrition
Advice
Relax Kids Coaching in Moy
As I am based in the South Tyrone, North Armagh Area, living in the village of Moy, I offer home visits locally. For clients outside Moy, I have had great success with virtual visits using Zoom or over the phone, which I follow up with an action plan and resources.
I have been a Relax Kids coach for over 2 years now and it has genuinely enriched and empowered me, both professionally in my teaching and coaching, and personally with my own kids.
I am available for school and community based work as well as one to one and family sessions in your own home.
Feel free to message me for more information.
What schools & parents say…
Barbara made it fun and relaxing
“I reached out to Barbara as my child was struggling starting primary 1, which as a parent, was a really difficult time for me also.
Barbara came to our home for 1-to-1 sessions, teaching and helping recognition of emotions through creative techniques. The sessions were really enjoyable as Barbara made it fun and relaxing. With Barbara’s techniques soon our little one realised that it is ok to feel anxious and scared and became more confident talking about feelings which really helped.
I would like to thank Barbara as she also provided advice and useful tips for myself and my husband to help our little one and checked in regularly with us.“
I definitely can see a change in my son
“Barbara was so approachable and knew exactly how I was feeling with trying to cope with my child’s issues.
My son is 7, he is smart bubbly wee boy who loves his friends and playing sports. However over recent years I have found him very anxious in many situations, such as going to toilet on his own is different places, going to normal things like sports camps and things in which I wasn’t attending with him. I felt as if I had done all as a parent in trying to help him, and reached out to my friend who I knew has similar issues with her child etc and she suggested I try Barbara.
I definitely can see a change in my son when he gets himself worked up over certain situations he now thinks of the strategies and ways in which Barbara showed him to relax himself his breathing exercises etc.
I would highly recommend Barbara 🌟”
Let’s get them started!
Get in touch with me with your name, contact details and situation and I’ll call you back to discuss with you how I may be able to help.
If you’re ready to take the step to help your child, this is for you.
We all want to help kids balance their emotions
I’m happy to share really useful tips and techniques that you can use at home. Just sign up to my updates and I’ll email now and again with more information and ideas.
If you ever want to develop the skills further or want some support I’m here.