With a renewed sense of purpose for my website, I decided to bring it back under a new name. What led me here isn’t just a shift in direction or something completely new, but a deep and growing concern. In the span of just a few months, multiple heartbreaking incidents involving young teens and fatal violence have made headlines.

Listening Closely & Responding with Purpose

Despite my best efforts to shield myself from these heartbreaking stories, they always seem to find their way to me, and they weigh heavily on my heart. As an educator working closely with young children, I’ve come to understand just how important it is that I pay attention to these issues. They’re a reminder of why the work I do, and the information I share on this website, matters. It’s about bringing light to the connection between emotional wellbeing, healthy development, and continuing to advocate for the support and understanding that all children deserve. Because unfortunately, not everyone understands how children’s early childhood development impacts them into adulthood. Through my website, I share information across three key areas.

Lately, I’ve found myself deeply affected by the tragic stories in the news of young teens caught up in crime, often acting out of pain, disconnection, or unmet needs. These headlines aren’t just stories; they’re a stark reminder of what happens when emotional regulation, nurturing, safety, connection, support, and so much more are missing during critical stages of early childhood development. 

Planting Seeds of Calm

In addition to the relaunch of my website, I’d like to share that I’m also pursuing a certification as a children’s yoga teacher. I believe yoga and mindfulness can offer young people tools to understand their emotions, manage stress, and reconnect with themselves before they reach a breaking point. I know this, because as an adult, these practices have supported me in many ways to find my own internal calm and balance. Through movement, breath, and stillness, I hope to help children build inner resources that not only support their learning but may one day shift the trajectory of their lives.

By sharing my website and the resources it has to offer, I appreciate your support of the work that I do.

With thanks,

Samantha (About Me) 💌

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