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Brave and Able


The idea for Brave and Able was born out of founder Zara's own attempts to find ways she could effectively help her children through their big feelings. In conversations with other parents, she realised she wasn’t the only one struggling to find a way to connect to her child in these moments and that there were limited tangible tools readily available.

So, she researched. sought input from children's psychologists and educators on the approaches they took to help children develop coping skills. She wanted to create something that would empower kids to feel safe with their feelings, and confident to play and learn and try new things – even when it feels hard or a bit scary – something she often struggled with herself when she was a child.

Zara wants kids (and parents!) to realise that being brave is not about not being afraid – it’s about having that fear and feeling able to give it a go anyway. Even if the bravest thing to do is to tell their friends that they actually don't feel ready to join in that game today. Saying 'no, I don't want to' or 'no, I'm not ready to try that' is also very brave!

Brave and Able Breathing Buddies offer slow, deep breathing guidance without the need for an app or a smartphone. Guided light teaches kids how to calmly take control of their breathing and regain focus.

Brave and Able


The idea for Brave and Able was born out of founder Zara's own attempts to find ways she could effectively help her children through their big feelings. In conversations with other parents, she realised she wasn’t the only one struggling to find a way to connect to her child in these moments and that there were limited tangible tools readily available.

So, she researched. sought input from children's psychologists and educators on the approaches they took to help children develop coping skills. She wanted to create something that would empower kids to feel safe with their feelings, and confident to play and learn and try new things – even when it feels hard or a bit scary – something she often struggled with herself when she was a child.

Zara wants kids (and parents!) to realise that being brave is not about not being afraid – it’s about having that fear and feeling able to give it a go anyway. Even if the bravest thing to do is to tell their friends that they actually don't feel ready to join in that game today. Saying 'no, I don't want to' or 'no, I'm not ready to try that' is also very brave!

Brave and Able Breathing Buddies offer slow, deep breathing guidance without the need for an app or a smartphone. Guided light teaches kids how to calmly take control of their breathing and regain focus.