Bambini delivers childcare centred around community (piazza), beautiful environments, creativity, emotional support, mental health and mindfulness.

We don’t tell kids to stop crying if they’re not ready, as it teaches kids to not trust themselves. Let kids sit in their emotions, it’s ok to cry. Let them know if you sometimes cry or experienced similar overwhelm as a child. Model good coping skills. Try to remain calm in stressful situations, kids are watching. Help kids connect with themselves so they connect better with their peers and can connect with the world around them.

Take kids on a mindful walk daily. I wonder how the birds are doing? I wonder why this tree is a certain colour? How does the wind feel on your face?

At Bambini, we do yoga daily with our kids. We teach kids to breathe. Especially when they’re feeling intense emotions.

Practice mindful eating with kids. Talk about how important the farmers are, the cook is, talk about the senses while they’re eating. Family style eating and conversations at the table, give them a sense of belonging and contribution in the world.

Encouraging the genius in every child is the job of every adult. Make sure kids know they’re special and that the world needs them. There’s no need to compare themselves with anyone else.