A Note from Laura Smith
This work is deeply personal to me. It’s inspired by my own struggles and experiences – as a parent, and as a certified elementary school teacher.
I’ve seen firsthand how powerful the right support can be.
My books and tools help children, and the adults in their lives, not just in tough moments—but every single day.
Laura's Credentials Include:
Educator at heart
13 years of teaching experience
Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction
Master’s in Special Education
Bachelors in Early Childhood / Elementary Education
PA Teaching Certification
COPPA- Counsel of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates for Special Education, Registered Member
Certified Social Emotional Learning Program Facilitator
200 Hour Trauma Informed Yoga Certification
Mother of 2, Nana of 2
About Laura Smith
I AM Laura Smith
“I Am Growing Happy” was created to help children with every day struggles and emotional needs.
My passion comes from our own life experiences & difficulties.
I wanted to create something that would help support kids in a time of need while also helping to build them up every day!
The spirit animals are made to CONNECT WITH THE CHILDREN.
The stories are based on real life situations that kids will be able to most relate to.
I hope to encourage them to learn that no matter what they are loved, how to love themselves, and how to manage their emotions along their journey of life.
My goal is to be able to make this accessible to every child & I am striving to do just that!
I am excited to be able to help other families like mine!
Why Did I Create "I Am Growing Happy?"
I have watched members of my own family experience trauma and deal with mental health issues.
I was desperate to find help for them, and struggled to find it.
I made it my mission to create a program that would help families just like mine.
I want families to know that I have cried your tears and felt your anger and frustration.
I searched desperately for someone to understand, to care, to fight with me, to help me.
So I created the program your child needs to feel safe, to feel loved, to feel seen and heard.
I created the program where your child can see they are not alone.
They DO belong, we care about them. No. Matter. What.
Laura’s
Credentials
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