Child confidence specialist unveiled as British Library success story for July

July 5, 2011 - PRLog -- Not typical of the inventors who use the services of the Centre in Kings Cross, London, the company was founded to empower primary-aged children after research the founders undertook at the British Library’s Business and IP Centre (BIPC).

The company was set up in February 2009 to blend Eastern spirituality with Western positive psychology to improve children’s life skills during their critical formative years. Kidz4Mation http://www.kidz4mation.com boosts children’s confidence to help them combat shyness, lack of self-esteem and bullying through books and resources the company has published and it’s fun and life changing workshops.

Psychologist Dr Marie Stewart MBE welcomed the news: “It is wonderful that a company committed to giving children the best start in life has been recognised as a Success Story by The British Library. Kidz4Mation’s work reminds us that a child’s emotional and social development is as important as their intellectual development for success at school and in later life.”

Siobhan Speke’s daughter Shannon, aged 8, joined Kidz4Mation’s workshop programme in June. Siobhan, from Harrow, north-west London, said: “Shannon has had some issues with expressing herself and with shyness. She has enjoyed her time with Kidz4Mation and is even coming back for further sessions. She told me she feels comfortable there and has more confidence knowing there are other children feeling the same way she feels. I'm completely happy knowing that groups like Kidz4Mation can help my daughter confront her issues and help her in every way.”

Co-founder Seema Thobhani said on the announcement, “It is such an honour for Kidz4Mation to be recognised as a success story by the British Library. We found its resources and staff invaluable – from market research at the pre-launch stage to the seminars and events we attend now to support our continued growth.”

Kidz4Mation has changed the lives of over a thousand children since January 2010. It has published six stories featuring Mikey, a blue monkey. Each book teaches a different life skill, like turning an ‘I can’t do it’ attitude into ‘I can do it’.

The success story is detailed at http://www.bl.uk/bipc/aboutus/oursuccstor/ssfullstory1215....

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EDITORS NOTES

For further information contact Seema Thobhani on 07812339351, or publicity@kidz4mation.com

- Psychologist Dr Marie Stewart MBE is Director of Taylor-Stewart Associates, consultants on diversity at all levels in education and in employment and service delivery. She can be contacted at taylor.stewart@virgin.net.

- Kidz4Mation are experts in improving children’s achievement and behaviour at school by boosting their confidence in fun and engaging ways. It’s work has massive social and economic benefits by preventing children from becoming involved in crime and anti-social behaviour and make them more likely to make positive contributions to society.

- Children benefit from Kidz4Mation’s products and services by becoming more confident, independent, resilient and even-tempered. They learn how to believe in themselves more and manage their emotions and state of mind better.

- The six themes taught in the books are positive thinking, gratitude, positive affirmations, believing ‘I can do it’, relaxing the mind and raising self-esteem.

- Kidz4Mation was founded in 2009 by Amal and Santa Simothy and Hitul and Seema Thobhani. The books are stocked in over 20 Waterstones stores and can also be ordered direct at http://www.kidz4mation.com

- The workshops currently run in 3 London centres: Harrow, Ilford and Hillingdon. Parents can book these at http://www.kidz4mation.com

- Primary schools interested in raising children’s confidence can access a free resource pack at http://www.kidz4mation.com/index.html

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Kidz4Mation prevents crime, anti-social behaviour and bullying by boosting children's confidence and life skills through fun. It offers free resources, publishes picture books and runs workshops teaching self-belief, positive thinking and other valuable life skills to primary-aged children.