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# Growing Curious Minds

Inspired slow living & mindfulness through photography

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://growingcuriousminds.com/blog/)
- [Bible Verses To Help With Children’s Insecurities](https://growingcuriousminds.com/bible-verses-childrens-insecurities/) - No matter how old you are, chances are you’ve gone through different challenges throughout your life. Some issues are still hard to navigate even for us adults. Children go through so many emotions daily. How difficult would it be for them to make sense of their emotional battles? Thankful we have God’s undeniable truth and
- [Bible Journaling with kids](https://growingcuriousminds.com/bible-journaling-with-kids/) - Do you want your kids to be excited to learn from the Bible? Bible journaling with kids is an exciting way for them to memorize and interact with scripture. Kids reap so many benefits from Bible journaling and it’s really an enjoyable activity! Bible journaling will encourage kids to spend time with the Lord. As
- [Bible Verses For Guiding Kids Through Life Situations](https://growingcuriousminds.com/bible-verses-guiding-kids-life-situations/) - Being parents, we are often confronted with many life situations like tattling, anger, lying etc with our children. For me, deciphering what to say is often a challenge especially when I’m not prepared for it. Just the other day I was in the middle of many things when my kids had yet another squabble. In
- [Bible verses for Parents to Live by](https://growingcuriousminds.com/bible-verses-for-parents-to-live-by/) - Last year, I wrote a post about Bible verses to use while shepherding your child through various life issues, which has been a blessing to many. I had no intention to ever write a faith-related post on the blog. But it was laid on my heart very heavily and I thought of sharing it with
- [25 Day Bible Verses Christmas Calendar For Kids](https://growingcuriousminds.com/25-day-bible-verses-christmas-calendar-for-kids/) - Christmas is a magical time of the year. The scent of pine trees and wood burning fill the air. The feel of brisk cold air awakens your senses. Colorful lights brighten up city trees and homes are filled with the sound of festivities. Streets and shops bustle with Christmas carolers and shoppers. Children filled
- [Lunchbox Love to build resilience](https://growingcuriousminds.com/lunchbox-love-to-build-resilience/) - Tiny notes that make a big difference for kids We often think the big gestures matter most — birthday parties, special outings, rewards for achievements. But sometimes it’s the smallest moments of connection that leave the deepest mark on our kids’ hearts. One of the simplest ways to brighten your child’s day?✨ Slip a tiny
- [9 Key Reasons Photography will improve your mental health](https://growingcuriousminds.com/9-key-reasons-photography-will-improve-your-mental-health/) - Mindfulness is about increasing awareness of ourselves and the world around us. As we learn to pay attention we can begin to live with intention. This is where the beautiful combination of photography and mindfulness comes in! When I first started doing photography it was a time when I was just playing, experimenting of sorts!
- [Changing my focus on Christmas using photography](https://growingcuriousminds.com/changing-my-focus-on-christmas-using-photography/) - The expectation with Christmas is intense. Coping with a young family is another level. What did I do to keep my sanity and still do to actually enjoy this beautiful time of year - it might surprise you. With Christmas comes a lot of pressure, expectations and demands. I know it doesn’t have to, but
- [5 Hands On Ways to Teach Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping](https://growingcuriousminds.com/5-hands-on-ways-to-teach-addition-and-subtraction-with-regrouping/) - Teaching regrouping can be difficult, but it’s not that bad if you have planned activities that are fun and exciting. In this article, we will talk about five interesting hands-on activities to teach the concept of regrouping in the best way possible. But before you get started, make sure your children know how to add
- [Teaching Addition And Subtraction Preschool](https://growingcuriousminds.com/teaching-addition-and-subtraction-preschool/) - How To Teach Addition And Subtraction To Preschoolers (The fun way!) Teaching addition and subtraction to preschoolers can be quite a task. But what if I told you it can be fun, exciting, and easy at the same time? Preschoolers can be taught addition and subtraction using countable manipulative objects. Choose activities that include adding

## Pages

- [Home](https://growingcuriousminds.com/) - Welcome to Growing Curious Minds where the simple life and photography have become a journey of mindfulness and creativity. Join us on this beautiful journey, slow down, embrace each moment whilst using photography to feel more connected.
- [Slow Living](https://growingcuriousminds.com/slow-living/) - Slow Living Let's slow down, eh? Since when did we choose to let life get so mad, busy, demanding and slightly out of control? In the 20 years since becoming a mum I have personally felt the increase in pace and the pressure to ‘perform’ and reach amazing heights of…popularity, financial success, keeping up with
- [Privacy Policy](https://growingcuriousminds.com/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://growingcuriousminds.com. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a
- [Bible verses for kids](https://growingcuriousminds.com/bible-verses-for-kids/) - Bible Verses For Kids Welcome to our collection of Bible verses for kids — a gentle and faith-filled space created to support children through life’s everyday moments and harder seasons. Whether your child is feeling anxious, lacking confidence, navigating big emotions, or celebrating special times like Christmas, Easter, or family milestones, these carefully chosen children’s
- [Articles](https://growingcuriousminds.com/articles/) - Articles Bible Journaling with kids Read More Lunchbox Love to build resilience Read More 25 Day Bible Verses Christmas Calendar For Kids Read More Bible Verses For Guiding Kids Through Life Situations Read More Bible verses for Parents to Live by Read More 5 Hands On Ways to Teach Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping Read
- [Book Reviews](https://growingcuriousminds.com/book-reviews/) - Book Reviews The Book Review Reading books has always been something I have lent on. I loved to read as a kid but in my 20’s when I was feeling lost I started to visit the library and would find myself inspired by many many authors. Mostly self-development books but I also love books on
- [About](https://growingcuriousminds.com/about/) - About About Carly The short version... Hey there! Thanks for popping into the corner of my world! I want Growing Curious Minds to be a sweet little place to visit when you need a smile, encouragement to just keep going and to simply stop and be. We all do life in our own way, this
- [Focus and Flow](https://growingcuriousminds.com/focus-and-flow/) - - Photography for self reflection An Online Mindful Photography Course Join the waitlist What is Focus & Flow? You’re invited to join me in the online Focus and Flow photography course where over the course of 3 or 12 months we will explore moments to engage in creative exploration using photography, stillness and reflection. This
- [Inspiration](https://growingcuriousminds.com/inspiration/) - Get the inspiration juices flowing! Create an inspiring moment I am constantly inspired by the nature that surrounds us and without trying to sound cliche, it is a matter of balancing being in it enough with life! I found myself mid 2022 and felt like I was just not loving life. Life felt pressured, stressed
- [Mindful Lens](https://growingcuriousminds.com/mindful-lens/) - Living through a mindful lens Choosing what you see through your lens I am always in awe at what you can create through the lens of a camera. Over the years I have discovered that we are constantly looking through a lens and choosing to focus on what we want to see (whether it’s a
- [Homeschooling](https://growingcuriousminds.com/homeschooling/) - Homeschooling A balance It is my goal as a parent to enrich my child’s life, open their eyes to all of the beautiful things in this world and to be inquisitive! Ask questions and be open minded to what they find. More than ever our children are challenged to fall into the norm of a
- [Contact](https://growingcuriousminds.com/contact/) - Contact Let's get social! Follow along... Instagram Say hello here... Hey there – if you have a question, would be keen to be interviewed for my “Through their Lens” interview series, or see an article you would like more info on or want to ask about the Focus & Flow Photography course drop me a
- [Through their lens](https://growingcuriousminds.com/through-their-lens/)
- [Course FAQ](https://growingcuriousminds.com/course-faq/) - Questions Here are some commonly asked questions about the course Do I need prior experience in photography? What kind of photography equipment do I need? How much time will I need to commit to the course each week? Can I work through the course at my own pace, or is it time-sensitive? How long does
- [Registration](https://growingcuriousminds.com/focus-and-flow/registration/) - Thank you for your interest in joining the Focus & Flow Course. Simply fill out your details below and we will notify you as soon as the doors open! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. - Photography for self reflection

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- [Slow living intro block](https://growingcuriousminds.com/?elementor_library=slow-living-intro-block) - Let's slow down, eh? Since when did we choose to let life get so mad, busy, demanding and slightly out of control? In the 20 years since becoming a mum I have personally felt the increase in pace and the pressure to ‘perform’ and reach amazing heights of…popularity, financial success, keeping up with the Jones’s
- [About GCM block](https://growingcuriousminds.com/?elementor_library=about-gcm-block) - About Growing Curious Minds Welcome to Growing Curious Minds where simple living, gardening and photography have become a journey of mindfulness and creativity. Join us on this beautiful journey, slow down, embrace each moment, and find peace in the everyday. Join us on living a more beautufil, simple life. Read more about
- [Focus & Flow Promo block](https://growingcuriousminds.com/?elementor_library=focus-flow-promo-block) - Feel the calm... Have you heard about our Focus and Flow online photography course, where photography becomes a journey of mindfulness & creativity.In this course, you’ll discover how to see the world with a fresh perspective, using your camera (or phone camera) as a tool for presence and calm – with the aim of supporting
- [Garden Sanctuary Template](https://growingcuriousminds.com/?elementor_library=garden-sanctuary-template) - Garden Sanctuary Our Garden Sanctuary It wasn’t until I became a parent that I truly understood the benefits of being in the garden and having plants in my life! Perhaps it is the outlet my brain needed, the sense of fulfilment it provided or just the beauty of nature that I finally learned to love
- [Default Kit](https://growingcuriousminds.com/?elementor_library=default-kit)
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- [Nature Page template 11.24](https://growingcuriousminds.com/?elementor_library=nature-page-template-11-24) - In Nature A balance in & out of nature I am constantly inspired by the nature that surrounds us and without trying to sound cliche, it is a matter of balancing being in it enough with life! I found myself mid year 2024 and felt like I was just not loving life. I was always
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