11/08/2025
🌟 We're the Curtis Family – Founders of Happy Minds 🌟
Donna, Tim, and our three incredible kids: Tyler, Cody, and Poppie.
We’re originally from the UK and moved to Australia just over three years ago. We’ve fallen in love with this country we now call home — beaches, diverse cultures, and most of all, the beautiful people we’ve met along the way. 🇦🇺💛
As a family, we’re always chasing adventure — surfing, paddleboarding, camping, snorkelling, and anything that gets us outside in nature.
My personal journey through feelings of unworthiness, lack of boundaries, and high emotions, all stemming from childhood trauma, led me on a decade-long path of healing. After earning my life coach certificate, I realized my calling: to help others. I now help kids understand the incredible power of their heart and mind, giving them the tools I wish I'd had to build a strong foundation of self-worth from an early age.
About 8 years ago, we started teaching our kids about mindset and life skills at home. We saw how these tools helped them handle emotions, grow in confidence, and build real resilience, especially whilst travelling through different countrie. Then, in 2023 we thought: “How can we share this with more families?”
That’s when Happy Minds was born.
And so was 'My Growth Journal' — a fun, empowering journal for kids.
Tyler, Cody, and Poppie had a huge role in designing the journal. From the wording, layout, topics, and activities — they gave honest feedback on what actually connects with kids their age.
The 80s and 90s looked very different from today. With phones, social media, and constant stimulation and comparison, our kids need new tools to navigate it all. The world our kids are growing up in is fast, loud, and often overwhelming.
Happy Minds is here to empower the next generation with tools to believe in themselves, love who they are, and handle life’s ups and downs with confidence and calm.
Let’s raise Happy Minds, together. 🌈💭
