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Jacintha Field didn\u2019t set out to become a tech founder\u2014but when her son struggled with emotional overwhelm during the pandemic, she saw the urgent need for something better. Drawing on her training in counselling, art therapy, and breathwork, she launched Happy Souls Kids to support children\u2019s mental health through play, mindfulness, and storytelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Now, she\u2019s building a gamified app that speaks to kids in their own language\u2014featuring emotional tools from the role models they look up to most. In this conversation, Jacintha shares how she leads with softness, why regulation starts at home, and the daily rituals that keep her grounded as a founder and mum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do your mornings usually begin? Are there any rituals or small moments that help you start the day with intention\u2014especially as both a founder and a parent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m usually up around 4 or 5am. That early space is mine. Some days I move with a run or Pilates. Other days I rest or sit quietly. I\u2019ve learned to tune into my body, especially around my cycle, and not force myself through routines that don\u2019t serve me that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 7am, the day starts rolling. Axel and I dive into the morning rush. Sometimes there\u2019s music, sometimes it\u2019s quiet. We often have a quick dance while making breakfast. Nutrition is really important in our house. I want Axel to start the day with food that fuels his body and mind. I usually make breakfast and lunch for him, but lately he\u2019s been taking more ownership and packing his own. Watching him do that, in his own way, has been such a powerful reminder of how kids grow through what they\u2019re trusted with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You launched Happy Souls Kids in response to the mental health crisis. What was that early phase like, and what gave you the courage to move forward with it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, we separated. My son started school, and then COVID hit. It all happened at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He wasn\u2019t okay; neither was I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was running out of the house, flipping bins, and jumping out of the car. His nervous system was overwhelmed, and his emotions were bursting out. I had studied breathwork, meditation, and emotional regulation, but nothing seemed to connect with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I went searching. I trained further, becoming a family and child counsellor and an art therapist, studying play therapy, kids’ yoga, and more breathwork, because I sought a way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then one day I was with a boy during a session who reminded me of Axel. I asked if he wanted to try meditation. He rolled his eyes. I said, \u201cYou know LeBron James meditates?\u201d His face lit up. He was in. That moment shifted something in me. It wasn\u2019t that kids didn\u2019t want support; we weren\u2019t speaking their language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That was the beginning of Happy Souls Kids, a platform that uses storytelling, humour, and the influence of people kids already admire. We\u2019re leveraging athletes and role models to teach kids mindfulness and self-regulation in a way they can connect with. It\u2019s gamified, playful, and designed by kids, for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because kids don\u2019t want to be told how to feel; they want to feel understood. When they see someone they admire modelling regulation, they mirror it. Our kids are always watching. It\u2019s not about perfection; it\u2019s about presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your work blends therapy, creativity, and emotional regulation. How do you translate that into something kids can actually engage with?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Storytelling: Kids connect with stories more than with instruction. That\u2019s where the shift happens. They listen when they relate and respond when they feel safe. We employ gamified storytelling, short clips, humour, and familiar faces to model emotional literacy. Every piece is designed around engagement, not lecturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the most important part is that it\u2019s designed for families to do together. Our vision is for parents and children to grow side by side. The connection comes from doing it with them, not for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new app sounds like an exciting next step. How are you thinking about combining tech, storytelling, and emotional learning in a meaningful way?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The app is a tool for connection, not a replacement. We\u2019re not here to keep kids glued to a screen; we\u2019re here to give them tools they can use in the real world. When emotional learning is grounded in story and delivered with compassion, it sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want kids to take what they hear and feel into their friendships, classrooms, and homes. We want parents to be part of it. When a child sees their parents learning too, it builds trust. When they observe emotional tools modelled back to them, they begin to use them naturally. That\u2019s the ripple effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve shared openly about sobriety and personal growth. How have those experiences shaped how you lead, parent, and create?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sobriety taught me to feel everything I used to run from. It stripped away the people-pleasing, the need to be liked, and gave me space to return to myself. I realised I could still be kind and say no. I could still be soft and have boundaries. I could make mistakes and still be a good mum, a good human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has changed how I parent. I no longer aim for perfection. Instead, I aim to repair, to show up, and to take care of myself so I can care for Axel from a regulated place. That\u2019s where I lead from now on too: emotional honesty, self-trust, and integrity, even when it\u2019s messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you carve out space to recharge while managing a business, parenting, and launching something new?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some days I don\u2019t. I\u2019ve learned to forgive myself for that. For a long time, I believed I had to push myself hard to feel like I was doing enough. Now, I\u2019m learning to soften.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I still love movement, but I\u2019ve swapped some of the HIIT workouts for floats, nature walks, breathwork, and time by the ocean. I surf when I can and put my phone away to play board games with Axel. Those moments feel like medicine. The balance between the energy of building a startup and maintaining a connected relationship with my son is still a place that I’m learning about – it\u2019s tough, but he always comes first. We have many open conversations to ensure we are both seen, heard and valued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As women, I also believe we must listen to our bodies and cycles. There is wisdom in knowing when to go and when to pause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What advice would you give to a parent or caregiver who wants to support their child\u2019s mental health\u2014but doesn\u2019t know where to start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start small. Start with the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sit beside them. Don\u2019t fix. Don\u2019t rush. Just be there. Say, \u201cThat sounds really hard.\u201d Say, \u201cI\u2019m here with you.\u201d Allow them to see you breathe through your own overwhelm. Let them hear you say, \u201cI\u2019m still figuring this out, too.\u201d Let them see you make mistakes and have hard days. Reflect the waves of emotions you feel and the ways you regulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give them at least 15 minutes a day of your undivided attention. Let them lead. No phone, no distractions. It doesn\u2019t have to be deep; it must be real. Play a game, go for a walk, or build Lego, play Nintendo, go into their world, whatever makes them feel seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional regulation doesn\u2019t begin with a strategy; it begins with you. Your child doesn\u2019t need a perfect parent; they need a present one. They don’t care if the house is clean; they care that you are there with them every step of the way. Never underestimate the power of connection and eye contact. It’s shows like “Adolescence” that are showcasing the need for the parent-child connection and its importance in their upbringing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where it all begins. That\u2019s where everything begins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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