At Good Kids Growing, we are all about setting our children up to do life well.
We believe all kids have a great purpose.
With love, guidance and good role modelling, they will grow and flourish in life.
Hi, I'm Lisa.
As an experienced teacher in Early Childhood for 28 years, facilitator of children's programs, and a Mum of 3 awesome young adults, I'd love to support you in your most important role - being a Mum!
How we nurture and guide our children while they are young impacts them for a lifetime.
None of us are perfect parents, we are always learning. We do the best we possibly can to see our children set up to flourish and succeed.
Time + Love + Guidance = Happy & Well-balanced children
There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your children do well as they grow with confidence, flourishing in their purpose.
Good Kids Growing at a Glance
Navigating the path of motherhood can be tricky, especially if you feel on your own or isolated. There are no university degrees, nor does your baby come with a manual on how to raise them!
Having someone to stand with you and help through this life impacting journey is reassuring.
We want to be here for you, giving you support and the community you need to enjoy this precious time of life.
ZOOM Parent Teacher Chats
This is our online Coffee Group where we regularly discuss topics based on the challenges you face as a parent and celebrate the wins with you. If you feel isolated as a parent and need to chat, or just need some encouragement, this is a great group to join!
You can also join in conversations on our group page on facebook 'Parent Teacher Chats'.
Subscribe below and we'll send you the Zoom meeting times and links.
Creative Educational Activities
Taking the time to do things together is a great platform for your child to learn from. It provides an opportunity for them to develop valuable life skills. Children learn best when they are relaxed and in a safe and familiar environment with people they trust.
We give creative activity suggestions with a bit of 'why and how' we do it. A variety of fun activities are designed to help your child develop confidence and many different skills with you.
You'll find these in our emails and social media.
Resources
Children's books are a great way to start conversations up with your child about different situations. They can help bring understanding and empathy of others and encourage good character values.
Children enjoy hearing stories and retelling them. They learn that symbols can be read and represent thoughts, experiences and ideas. Books help develop imagination and language.
Many books are helpful in assisting you to teach your children about different character or morale values.
See some of our book recommendations below.
Our Book Recommendations
Best of Friends - Lisa Bowen (age 3-7)
Llama llama misses Mama - Anna Dewdney (age 3-5)
Llama llama time to share - Anna Dewdney (age 3-5)
Afternoon Tea with the Moon - Sue Sandstrom (age 4-8)
I lost my Happy - Amara Smith (age 3-7)
Good Good Father -Chris Tomlin & Pat Barrett (age 4-8)
ABC's of Kindness - Ekaterina Trukhan (age 2-5)
But it's not my Fault - Julia Cook (age 5-8)
123's of Thankfulness - Patricia Hegarty (age o-3)
I AM: Positive affirmations for kids - Judi Abbot (age 0-4)
I Love You to the Moon and Back - Amelia Hepworth (age 2-5)
Best of Friends, Author's Introduction
