Sunny Kids Shine Feelings Detectives

25/01/2026

💛 Home is a Feeling 💛

When you were growing up,
Did home feel like a safe space?
Did laughter echo loudly,
And smiles shine from every face?

With days full of fun and adventure,
Were you free to just be?
As time moved a little slower,
Was life simple and carefree?

Childhood isn’t about a perfect house,
With no mess or troubles in sight.
It’s not about toys or shiny things,
Or outings planned just right.

A house is more than bricks and mortar,
It’s the feelings that make it a home.
Surrounded by those who love you,
You never feel alone.

Life may bring its ups and downs,
We will stumble, rise, and fall.
Change and struggles are inevitable,
But love can conquer all.

Though childhood may feel fleeting,
We can pass these feelings on.
For feelings create the memories
That lasts our whole lives long.

© 2026 Sunny Kids Shine

24/01/2026

I was reminded today of an important lesson... It’s okay to get things wrong. I do. You do. We all do.

We’re all still learning and growing, no matter how old we are. That’s part of being human.

What matters most isn’t the mistake itself, but what we do next.

How do we acknowledge it? How do we take responsibility for the impact of our words or actions? What effort do we make to repair and do better?

This is what we must model for and instil in our children.

Life's not about perfection, but accountability, humility, and growth. 💛

23/01/2026

When I first met this young man back in September, he was caught in the middle of a perfect storm. 🌪️

Navigating secondary school is tough for anyone, but for him, ADHD traits and a highly sensitive personality made it feel impossible. Add hormones into the mix, and his thoughts, feelings, and impulses weren't just a challenge, they were consuming him.

He was stuck in a heartbreaking cycle of anger and shame, finding himself easily influenced by peers, constantly in trouble at school, and returning home with a "bucket" of self-esteem that was completely empty and an erupting volcano of emotions.

The hardest part?

He desperately wanted to do well and make his family and teacher proud, but he just didn't have the tools to get him back to the wonderful kind, caring and conscientious person he knew he was at his core.

Then, we got to work. 🛠️

Over six weeks, we completed our patented Feeling Detectives® curriculum. Together, we focused on:

✅ Building deep self-awareness 🧠
✅ Mastering emotional regulation 🧘‍♂️
✅ Developing authentic social skills 🤝
✅ Learning to take back control 💪

By taking a holistic, person-centred approach, supporting both his family and his school, we watched the clouds clear. He became more confident, more connected, and incredibly resilient.

I’ve always believed in staying in touch with our families (I’m still hearing from our very first family from 8 years ago!), and I received the loveliest update this term. Hearing how well he is doing and seeing him truly SHINE through school and beyond is exactly why I do what I do. ✨

It’s a reminder that with the right support, children can SHINE through even the most intense internal storms and create a bright future. 🌈

06/01/2026

Sorry for the silence recently. 2026 got me like 👇🏻🤧🤒 Hoping to feel better and be back to normal soon 🙏🏻💛

02/01/2026

Update on Rosie, for those of you following her journey...

We rescued this beautiful girl 3 months ago, she came from the streets of Ukraine. We originally went to meet another dog, but she chose me and would not let me go. 🥰

She had wounds, infections and had evidently not long given birth to puppies 😢

After some tests we found out on NYE she's partially blind in one eye and has some hearing loss.

She's been through so much but is the sweetest, most gentle loving dog you will meet.

Despite everything she's come on so far in such a short time. Learning her name, commands, an amazing recall and most importantly, how to be a dog. How to trust, to play, to be alone and know she's safe.

I'm still hoping to train her as a therapy dog, but will be led by her. If it's not right for her, she will forever be a much loved part of our family. We are so thankful she came into our lives. 💛

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 💛

31/12/2025

I got Align 💛

30/12/2025

A young person I worked with taught me all about Tourette's and so much more. She may think I changed her life, but she changed mine too 🥰 I highly recommend watching "I Swear." It's not the full picture by a long shot, as Tourette's is this and so much more... But it's a good start, because 40 years on, not enough has changed 💛

29/12/2025

I absolutely love this idea from Family days. Tried & tested.

A New Year’s Eve (Or Christmas Eve) Box’... containing a year full of quality time activities to do with loved ones.

One idea for each month of the year.

Fill the box with 12 envelopes to be opened on the first day of each month. You could include sunset walks, movie nights, star gazing adventures….anything that means you spend time together 🥰

Time is the greatest gift of all and It’s all about creating memories through precious moments together 💛