Hey everyone!! I live in Lanark County and have 2 neurodivergent kids with some very big feelings (one which I homeschool). I enjoy animals, travelling,& photography and reading.

Hi everyone! I'm Teri. I'm the Family Resource Coordinator of an organization that provides free programs for families with children four years of age and under in our community. I'm also the mom to two amazing young men. From little ones discovering the world for the first time, to their parents and caregivers trying to navigate it with them, to figuring out how to parent two young men finding their place in the world, and what that means for my husband and I, life is filled with new, changing and complex emotions every day. I'm primarily here to see how I can learn from and share The Big Heart Journey with the families that I provide programming for but I know that there will be all sorts of things that will help me personally as well and I'm thankful to be a part of this journey with all of you.

Hello Everyone my name is Hunter Oliver I’m 16 years old, I have right quadriplegic cerebral palsy which makes my whole right side not work the way it’s supposed to I also have autism and epilepsy… I also have a twin sister named Holly who also has CP but hers affects her more than me she’s non verbal but speaks in her own way and she’s wheelchair bound, has a feeding tube, and all that other stuff 😕🙄… but she’s doing well today and that’s all that matters 😁… I’ve known Taes since I was 4 years old when she was in the children’s music duo with Nick Adams called Splash N Boots I used to and still love her music I just don’t listen as often but I still love going to their shows Taes actually let me be a member of the backstage crew for a day last year and it was SO Fun 🤩, she’s like a second mother to me whenever I have a big feeling that I feel that nobody else would understand I message her and even the sound of her voice makes me feel better… she’s one of my best friends, I love being a member of the big heart family being able to share my thoughts and feelings with others in the same or similar situations and learn new ways to handle the feelings that come along with this thing called life is an amazing thing… I’ve started incorporating some of the breaths and techniques into my daily routine… every night before bed I do the butterfly breath which is where you breath in, hold it for 5 secs, and breathe out and it makes things 1000 percent better 😁, Taes you really are a gift to the world 🥰😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (and if anyone’s interested here’s my episode of Taes’s podcast 😜😂😂!!) -Hunter

My name is Melissa. I am a Nanny to the most wonderful family ever! Their two boys are my world! I want to give them the best tools and strategies as they grow so they can handle big emotions.

Hi! I’m Veronique and I am a mom and a teacher! I found Big Heart Journey after loosing my sister and seeing my girls struggle with their big feelings at this time. I honestly think I learned more about myself and my own feelings, and it has made me a better mom and better teacher! I still have a long way to go, but I am noticing now more than ever kids need help understanding their feelings and how to experience/express those feelings around others. Can’t wait to keep learning!