Your child could win big—don't miss this!
What if school wasn’t just about grades—but also about discovering what lights you up?
That’s the big idea behind “Passion Classes,” a special event recently held at a High School in Maine, where students spent the day diving into new hobbies—from nail art and fly fishing to meditation and escape room design.
The goal? To help kids explore interests they didn’t even know they had—and build stronger connections with peers and teachers along the way.
We loved seeing this initiative because it echoes something we believe deeply here at Raising Empowered Kids: passion starts with exposure. When kids are invited to try, to play, to create, and even to fail—they start to discover who they are and what they love.
That’s why this month, we’ve been digging into how passion is shaped not just by what kids do, but how they think, talk to themselves, and feel supported in being their full selves.
Whether at home or in the classroom, nurturing a child’s spark could be the beginning of a lifelong purpose.
Scroll on to catch up on our April highlights and find out how your child can win a seat at Camp SuperNova in our Dear Harmony Challenge! 🌟
Passion starts in the mind (not the brain).
Unlock the science behind how kids find their passion—from the inside out.
Read More from Adam Toren (5-min)
Victim, Villain, or Hero—who’s talking?
Discover how helping your child recognize their inner voices—the Victim, the Villain, and the Hero—can empower them to choose self-kindness and resilience. Read More from Tammy Vallieres (5-min)
Helping kids choose passion over peer pressure.
Help your child tune out peer pressure and turn up their passion—because fitting in shouldn’t mean fading out. Read More from Sylvia Tam (5 min)
Boys Can Bake Too
How anime and baking helped one mom connect deeply with her teenage son—through passion, not pressure. Read More with Fanchon Octavia (6-min)
How my Kid Found a Mentor
Mentors provide guidance, support, and inspiration, helping kids navigate the exciting world of business. Here's how your child can find one. Read More with Sylvia Tam (2-min)
🎤 Lights, Camera, Passion!
As we get ready to introduce our newest character Harmony 🐰 to your family, we want to get to know your kids too—through their passions!
We’re inviting kids ages 6–12 to join our Dear Harmony Video Challenge and share what lights them up inside—because passion matters! Whether it’s building, drawing, baking, dancing, coding, or helping others… we want to hear what makes your child feel proud and alive.
Let them tell us in their own way—through words, song, dance, a drawing, or showing us in action! Two lucky winners will receive incredible prizes to fuel their passion this summer—including tickets to Kidpreneurs' Camp SuperNova (worth $349)!
📲 How to Enter:
- Visit the Contest Page – Head to https://vocalvideo.com/c/dear-harmony-challenge where your child will be guided by Harmony Hare to complete the sentence, "Dear Harmony, I shine brightest when I...."
- Be Creative – Help your child express their passion on camera--they can talk, perform, hold up a drawing, a prop, or anything that shows their magic!
- Submit Your Entry – Complete the Entry by May 5th, 2025.
Don’t miss this powerful chance to spark a real conversation with your child about who they are—and what they love.
I hope this reminded you just how powerful the little things can be—especially when you help a child feel seen, safe, and strong.
And speaking of strong starts… tomorrow April 21 is National Kindergarten Day! A huge shoutout to our very own Ms. Tammy and all the incredible kindergarten teachers out there. You’re the ones who spark curiosity, nurture early confidence, and help shape a child’s first love of learning. If you’re a kindergarten teacher, let us know in the REK Facebook Group—we’d love to celebrate you!
Next week, get ready for Harmony Hare’s big reveal! 🐰 You won’t want to miss how her adventure ties all of this together.
Until then, give your child a hug, play that song, notice their spark—and let it grow.
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