The Sunny Belly Story
Building Emotional Resilience for Families
At Sunny Belly, we believe that emotional wellness starts with simple, practical tools that help kids navigate their feelings. Inspired by a real-life parenting journey, Sunny Belly was created to give families a hands-on way to practice deep breathing, mindfulness, and emotional regulation—together.
Meet Hayley –
The Heart Behind Sunny Belly
As a mom, I know how overwhelming big emotions can feel—for both kids and parents. During COVID, my oldest son struggled to express his feelings in a healthy way. I wanted to help him, but I realized that while many books talk about deep breathing, none actually teach kids how to do it in a simple, engaging way.
That’s where Sunny Belly was born.
I spent time researching children’s emotional regulation, mindfulness, and breathing techniques, and I wanted a tool that would make deep breathing fun and easy to practice—not just something to read about. Inspired by my son’s journey and my own experiences learning how to process emotions as an adult, I created Sunny Belly to be a bridge between parents and children.
My Mission
We believe every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported in their emotional journey. Whether through books, interactive tools, or resources for parents and educators, Sunny Belly is here to make emotional wellness easy, playful, and accessible for all families.
Let’s help kids breathe, grow, and shine—together.
