The Better Childhood Project
Because better childhoods build better communities.
Tools, training, and conversations supporting the adults who shape childhood.
Rooted in movement, mindfulness, positive psychology, and trauma-informed care.
Welcome to the Better Childhood Project — the heart of everything I do beyond the classroom.
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This is where the mission behind PlayMotion Kids grows wider.
Here, I share the education, tools, and conversations that help parents, educators, and child-serving professionals create meaningful, mindful, movement-rich childhood experiences in their homes, classrooms, and communities.
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Because when childhood gets better, everything around it does too.
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WHAT LIVES INSIDE THE BETTER CHILDHOOD PROJECT™?
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Training and support for enrichment professionals who want to bring movement, music, and mindfulness programs to their own communities.
Simple systems, practical tools, and a supportive environment to help you grow a children’s enrichment business you love.
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Wait, Am I Saving the World? —
Conversations on Childhood
A podcast exploring childhood well-being, movement, mindfulness, education, resilience, and the shared work of raising and teaching kids.
Grounded conversations and real stories for anyone who cares deeply about childhood.
Professional Development & Workshops
Training for early childhood educators, staff, and child-serving professionals.
Rooted in movement, mindfulness, nervous system support, and trauma-informed care.
Perfect for childcare centers, schools, community programs, and helping professions.
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→ Workshop Topics (Coming Soon)
(Our signature workshop about the science behind yoga and breathwork with practical tools to use is available by request.)
Coaching for Families & Caregivers
(Coming Soon)
Personalized support for parents, caregivers, and child-serving professionals, grounded in movement, mindfulness, positive psychology, and trauma-informed care.
Future coaching options may include:
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TBRI-informed family coaching
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Parent support sessions
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Mindfulness & nervous system regulation tools
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Movement-based well-being practices
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Support for families navigating challenging childhood experiences
Join the interest list to receive updates.
WHY THIS EXISTS
Childhood well-being shapes everything — families, schools, workplaces, and entire communities.
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The Better Childhood Project brings together movement, mindfulness, positive psychology, and community-focused education to help kids and the adults around kids feel supported and confident in the meaningful work they do every day.
Hi, I’m Carrie — founder of PlayMotion Kids, children’s movement instructor, social worker, happiness coach, and a lifelong believer that childhood well-being shapes entire communities.
For more than a decade, I’ve worked with kids, families, educators, and child-serving professionals across classrooms, childcare centers, and the child welfare system. I've taught movement and mindfulness classes, created full curricula, led professional development, and supported caregivers through some of the most meaningful parts of raising and teaching children.
The Better Childhood Project is the home for everything I’ve learned along the way — the tools, training, and conversations that help adults feel more confident, supported, and equipped to create calmer, happier, more connected childhood experiences.