About Me
About Me
About Me

Childhood Matters NZ
Judy Hunter | Child Mental Health + Well-Being Specialist
Mindfulness for Kids, Teens + Educators
Offered for children of all ages as well as teaching staff at ECE centres, primary schools and colleges.
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Judy uses MindUP™: a science-backed and evidence-based programme, to teach children how their brain works and to practice accessing calm through the breath.
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The MindUP™ programme aims to foster children's social and emotional awareness, psychological well-being and regulatory skills.
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Also known as ECMHC, a growing body of evidence is demonstrating its effectiveness in strengthening young children's mental health and well-being.
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The focus of ECMHC is on the powerful influence early relationships have on young children’s development and later life outcomes.
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Judy offers a range of ECMHC services to those working with young children to build their knowledge and capacity.
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Guiding Principles
I believe children are our future - and that it's up to us, as adults, to nurture and inspire them to be able to live their best lives. And because this is emotionally demanding, I believe parents and educators deserve support for this crucial work.
My approach is based on a few key principles: attachment (relationships) theory, advances in neuroscience about the developing brain, using mindfulness as a tool for calm and change, and the basic human need for connection.

About Me
I'm lucky to truly love my work and am super passionate about helping others support and raise connected, confident and creative children.
I have worked in the area of child mental health and well-being all my professional life in a range of services and with a variety of ages.
Want to know more?
Take a look at my Useful Information page for succinct,
up-to-date, evidence-backed info on a range of topics: