Big Feelings. Gentle Responses. Brighter Futures.

Empowering educators and families with real tools for emotional connection

Support for parents, educators, and early childhood professionals who believe in the power of emotional connection.

Our Services

Explore our trainings, workshops, consulting, and kid-friendly resources — all designed to support children’s emotional growth and help adults feel confident and connected.

Through practical trainings, honest workshops, strategic consulting, and engaging activities for kids, Giggles and Growth supports the whole community around children. Educators, caregivers, child care leaders — and children themselves — all gain tools to better understand behavior, build resilience, and grow with joy. Choose the path that fits you best, and let’s start building brighter connections together.

Hello! I'm Kizzy...

Kizzy Saunders is a speaker, educator, and social-emotional advocate with a heart for helping adults better understand and connect with young children.For more than twenty years, she has walked alongside children, families, and educators—as a classroom teacher, child care director, coach, and consultant. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that young children’s emotions, from joy to sadness, are powerful guides: joy fuels curiosity and engagement, while sadness can spark frustration or withdrawal. By recognizing and honoring these emotions, Kizzy helps adults shift from reacting to responding with compassion and clarity.Whether she’s speaking to a room of teachers, parents, or child care leaders, Kizzy brings warmth, wisdom, and just enough humor to remind us all: growth doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be present.

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