Is your child 9-12 struggling more than before?
You may notice your child:
Many parents sense something's changed, but aren't sure whether to step in - or wait it out.
Many parents of 9–12 year olds find themselves:
You want support that actually fits this stage of childhood - not something that makes things feel bigger or more frightening than they already are.
This is accessible, age-appropriate emotional wellbeing support, focused on understanding and emotional wellbeing - not diagnosis.
Hi, I'm Hazel,
I support parents to help their children 9 - 12 (and teenagers) thrive emotionally — and be able to access their built in confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
If you’re here, you may be wondering how best to support your child. Reaching out can feel uncomfortable, especially when it comes to your child’s emotional wellbeing — but you don’t have to figure this out alone.
Together, we’ll:
This is accessible, non-clinical support focused on real change — without long waits or unnecessary labels.
I provide practical, non clinical support for children aged 9-12 (and teenagers) who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low confidence, or emotional overwhelm.
This work helps young people to:
What parents often notice is that small things stop feeling so big, and their child feels more able to handle whatever comes their way.
"What has been most interesting is how much more relaxed she is about the day-to-day issues she faces with more 'challenging' people at school.
She used to come home in tears, which could stress the whole house. After iheart, she benefits from a much more mature attitude, confidently dismissing behaviour in a way we had tried to explain before, but hadn't landed.
We both highly recommend iheart'
'iHeart has been a great experience for me. It has really helped me in school and with my stress.
I've been going through this big step in my life, and that thing is moving to Academy. And its really supported me in learning to know who I am and why other people might react to what I say and do and how to react to that.
Hazel has been brilliant the whole entire time. A big thank you to Hazel.
"My daughter did this course with Hazel a few years ago. She loved the sessions and really tapped into her own resilience. Shes gone from a shy ballerina with downcast eyes to Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde' owning the stage.
Having worked in junior and senior schools myself, the issues of peer pressure, bullying and teenage angst are handled brilliantly. I think every child should do this.
(She was 12 when she did the iheart programme.)
Let's Take the First Step - Together
If you are noticing changes in your child and wondering how to support them, a short parent call can help you get clarity.
This free, no-obligation call is a chance to:
Let's talk it through!
This 20 minute video, is a reassuring introduction to my approach to supporting children 9-12 (and teenagers), who are experiencing worry, stress, low confidence, emotional overwhelm or reactivity.
I explain a practical, non-clinical approach that helps young people understand how their thoughts and feelings shape their experience - and how this understanding naturally uncovers resilience and emotional wellbeing.
The approach is fun and engaging, using visual metaphors, quizzes, and animations to help children understand their psychological system in a simple age appropriate way.
This support is designed specifically for children aged 9 - 12, it uses simple age appropriate language and visual explanations. Many parents find this a particularly helpful age to introduce this kind of emotional understanding, before worries, or stress become more ingrained.
No. This is non-clinical emotional wellbeing support, not therapy or counselling. There are no diagnosis or labels. The focus is on helping children understand how thoughts and feelings work, so they naturally feel calmer, more resilient, and better able to cope with everyday life.
Every child is different, but many parents notice small changes early on - such as fewer emotional outbursts, less overthinking, or their child feeling more settled. As understanding builds, these changes often become more consistent and lasting.
