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Hi, I’m Justine, educator, mentor, and the heart behind Kind Connections Learning.
For over 20 years, I’ve worked alongside children, families, and fellow educators, always guided by one deep belief:-
when we nurture the mind and
body together, we unlock powerful,
lifelong learning.
Welcome to Kind Connections Learning
Kind Connections Learning was born from my own lived experience, as a teacher, a mother, and a human being who knows what it’s like to feel dysregulated, overwhelmed, and stuck in the pressure of trying to get it all “right.”
Over time, I’ve come to realise (and I’m still learning!) that real growth doesn’t come from pushing harder or striving for perfection.
It comes when we feel safe, supported, and seen, not just as educators or students, but as whole people.
This work is my heart work. It’s grounded in both lived wisdom and professional learning, and shaped by what I’ve seen children and adults truly need in order to thrive.
What guides what I create and share!
Neuroscience & nervous system awareness
Supporting regulation, resilience, and readiness for learning through brain-body understanding.
Connection to nature, community & holistic learning frameworks
Weaving in what grounds us: the earth, our relationships, and heart-led pedagogies.
Sensory integration & movement
Helping children learn through their bodies with hands-on, playful, movement-rich approaches.
Cycles of wellbeing & reflection
Embracing rhythm, ritual,
self-care and rest as essential parts of sustainable
teaching and living.
Emotional literacy,
co-regulation &
trauma-informed practice
Creating safe, responsive spaces where every one feels valued, connected, secure
Honouring ancient wisdom & Indigenous perspectives
Committed to walking gently, listening deeply, and learning from Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and relating.
I created Kind Connections Learning for educators, families, and caregivers who are craving a gentler, more integrated way of supporting children, and themselves.
Whether you’re here for a workshop, an online course, mentoring, or a printable resource, my goal is always the same:
To give you practical, science-backed tools so you can support regulation, creativity, and connection without burning yourself out.
This isn’t about ticking boxes.
It’s about returning to what truly matters:
Connection. Compassion. Continuous growth.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s keep learning, growing, and creating kind connections together.
With kindness,