13/01/2026
As 2026 begins to take shape, I’ve been sitting with what the last year asked of many of us.
2025 was intense.
For many, it stretched capacity, tested resilience, and asked for more steadiness than felt available at times.
Coming out of a year like that, I found myself wanting something different for the year ahead - especially in the spaces where children are growing, learning, and forming their sense of who they are.
One decision I’ve made for 2026 is a simple one, but a meaningful one.
All of my live online workshops this year will be offered at a single price point: $26 / R426.
Not because the work has less value - but because I want more people in the room.
More parents.
More teachers.
More school leaders.
More caregivers who care deeply and want to do things thoughtfully.
Over the past year, these online workshops have brought together people from all over the world - some joining at midnight or in the early hours of the morning.
They’re the same talks I deliver in schools and organisations in person, just made accessible beyond geography and logistics.
The first live workshop for 2026 is already scheduled, and it feels like exactly the right place to begin.
Beyond the Report Card: Raising Resilient, Emotionally Intelligent Learners
The beginning of a school year carries a particular kind of energy.
Fresh stationery. New shoes. New teachers.
Hope mixed with pressure- often before a child has even stepped into a classroom.
Some children are starting school for the very first time.
Some are entering their final year.
Some are quietly carrying last year’s disappointments into this one.
And without meaning to, marks and reports can start shaping the story long before they arrive.
In this live masterclass, I’ll be sharing how to set a steadier emotional tone for the year ahead - one that supports learning, confidence, and resilience without fear leading the way.
We’ll explore things like:
🌀 how children experience pressure and expectation across different ages
🌀 how stress interferes with learning, motivation, and confidence
🌀 how to speak about school in ways that keep curiosity alive
🌀 how parents and teachers can hold expectations without anxiety taking over
🌀 how resilience is built quietly, through everyday interactions
You’ll leave with practical language and tools you can use immediately - at home or in the classroom - to support learning without the year revolving around marks.
This topic has been shared with schools and parent groups over the last six months, and the feedback has been deeply affirming.
Parents and educators have spoken about feeling steadier, clearer, and more confident in how they support children - especially during moments of disappointment or pressure.
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- Date: 9 February 2026
- Time: 6pm SAST | 4am AEDT | 4pm GMT
- Where: Live on Zoom + replay included
- Investment: $26 / R426 (A Yoco option for South African users is available at checkout)
👉 Reserve your seat here: https://naomiholdt.thrivecart.com/beyond-the-report-card/
If 2026 is a year where you want to be more intentional - for yourself, and for the children you support - I’d love to have you join us.
There may even be one or two surprises waiting for those who attend live.
With love,
Naomi 💛
