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Cultivating balance, beauty & becoming through holistic wellbeing for early childhood.
By @sanjanaganesh.

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balm / care, healing, nourishment.
bloom / growth, beauty, flourishing. by @balmtobloom

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a year ago

for her 🤍

#innerchild #selflove #healingjourney #selfcompassion #growingup taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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3 days ago

𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓅 𝒶 𝒸𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒹 𝒻𝓁𝑜𝓊𝓇𝒾𝓈𝒽 ♥️

At Balm to Bloom, wellbeing is about nurturing the whole child. These eight pillars are at the heart of the approach:

💗 Emotional Wellbeing — helping children understand, express and navigate their feelings.

🫧 Mindfulness & Sensory — creating moments to slow down, notice, explore and connect with the senses.

🍓 Nutrition — encouraging a positive, nourishing relationship with food and everyday healthy choices.

🤸🏻‍♀️ Movement — supporting joyful movement, body awareness and active play.

🎨 Creativity — making space for imagination, self-expression, curiosity and creating freely.

🤝🏼 Connection — nurturing meaningful bonds, communication, belonging and togetherness.

🌙 Routines — creating gentle rhythms that bring children consistency, comfort and security.

🌿 Nature — encouraging children to explore, appreciate and feel connected to the natural world.

Eight different areas, all connected by one belief: supporting a child means nurturing the whole child.

Nurture today. Flourish tomorrow. 🤍

#BalmToBloom #WholeChildWellbeing #ChildWellbeing #HolisticChildDevelopment #MindfulChildhood taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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17 days ago

𝒶 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 𝓉𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓈𝓊𝓇𝑒 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝟫𝟢𝓈 💖

before pinterest boards, digital illustrations, or endless art supplies, my mum sat down with a few sketch pens, a notebook, and a lot of creativity.

she hand-sketched and wrote over 20 nursery rhymes into a book, filling each page with colourful drawings and carefully handwritten verses.

as a child, it was simply my book. i loved it, read it, and asked for it at bedtime. i never stopped to think about how much time, patience, and care had gone into creating it.

i came across it recently while sorting through old things and found myself sitting with it for quite a while.

what stands out now is not just the notebook itself, but what it represents. someone invested their time, energy, creativity, and attention into creating something for a child.

it also reflects something we often overlook — how children don’t need elaborate tools or complex systems to feel engaged. they respond most to simple, consistent human connection.

through my work at balm to bloom, i’ve come to see that holistic child wellness is built in moments like these.

children thrive when caring adults intentionally engage with them. when they read stories together, sing songs, create, explore, listen, and make space for connection.

these interactions don’t need to be perfect or planned in advance. what matters is the consistency and emotional availability behind them.

looking through these pages, i’m reminded that childhood is shaped in countless small moments that often seem ordinary at the time.

my mum made this over 25 years ago with whatever she had available to her. i’m 30 now, and it’s still one of the most precious things i own.

not because it’s perfect, but because it was created with care.

and perhaps that’s what children remember long after the details have faded. 🤍

#BalmToBloom #HolisticChildWellness #ChildDevelopment #ParentingWithPresence #EarlyLearning taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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4 months ago

miss honey from matilda left a deeper impact on me than i realized 📚
authority and fear were never her tools. what stayed with me instead was her kindness ✨

her classroom was a sanctuary where every student was seen as an individual. it was a space where they felt safe and capable.

she didn’t lead with a loud voice. instead, leadership came through:
• 🌱 patience that allowed for mistakes
• 🕊️ gentleness that built trust
• 💡 belief that unlocked potential

watching her shaped my understanding of what education should be 🍎
instruction matters, but care and connection come first. she showed up with warmth, even when her own life wasn’t easy.

to me, miss honey represents the heart of holistic education 🌈
making room for joy is the standard i carry forward in my own work.

how has a fictional character shaped your professional practice? 💭 taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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6 months ago

𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒶𝓃𝒸𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝑒𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓎 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 𝑜𝓃𝑒𝓈 🐖

financial literacy in early childhood is not about teaching complex concepts.
it is about helping children understand money in simple, everyday ways 💭

children begin to learn through what they see and hear around them 👀

spending helps them understand choice 🛍️
they learn that they can’t have everything at once and begin to think about what they really want.

saving introduces patience 🪴
they start to understand that waiting allows them to have something more meaningful later.

cost builds awareness 💰
they begin to notice that different things require different amounts of money.

value goes deeper than cost 🤍
they learn that not everything important has a high price, and not everything expensive is necessary.

importance helps guide decisions 🌱
they begin to understand why we choose some things over others.

these ideas don’t need to be taught formally ✨
they can be introduced through simple conversations and daily moments.

over time, this builds a healthy and balanced relationship with money. one that feels clear and secure 🤍 taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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6 months ago

𝓈𝑜𝒻𝓉 𝒶𝒻𝒻𝒾𝓇𝓂𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝓈𝑒𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈 🧸

I turned my old plushies into an affirmation series!

Each piece is created through a holistic wellness and early childhood lens, supporting rest, emotional safety, self expression, belonging, resilience, and love. Choosing these soft companions felt intentional, they are often a child’s first source of comfort, security, and imagination.

This series is for little ones learning the world, and for the parts of us that still need softness too. by @balmtobloom

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6 months ago

𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓈𝒾𝑔𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝑒𝓉 𝒶 𝒸𝑜𝓁𝑜𝓊𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒷𝑜𝑜𝓀 🎨🖌️

sometimes the simplest activities nurture a child’s mind the most. colouring isn’t just play. it’s a gentle way for children to explore creativity, emotions, and focus.

why colouring matters in early childhood:

🖍️ supports fine motor development
holding crayons and colouring within shapes strengthens the small muscles in a child’s hands, preparing them for writing and everyday tasks.

🌈 encourages emotional expression
children often express feelings through colour and drawing before they can put them into words.

🧠 builds focus and patience
quiet creative activities help children practice attention and concentration in a calm, enjoyable way.

🌿 creates a moment of calm
colouring slows the mind and body, offering children a peaceful break from stimulation.

sometimes, nurturing growth is as simple as handing a child a colouring book and letting their imagination lead the way.

small moments of creativity help little minds bloom ♡ taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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9 months ago

𝓉𝓇𝓊𝑒 𝓌𝑒𝓁𝓁𝓃𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝒾𝓈𝓃’𝓉 𝒶𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝒸𝑒 — 𝒾𝓉’𝓈 𝒶𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝒻𝓁𝑜𝓌 🌀

wellness, especially in early childhood, isn’t built through pressure or rigid routines. it grows through rhythm. nourishing meals, restful sleep, time outdoors, play, and warm connection.

when children feel safe within gentle rhythms, their bodies and minds naturally learn how to regulate, explore, and grow.

true wellness isn’t about doing everything perfectly. it’s about creating a supportive environment where children can move, rest, learn, and bloom at their own pace.

sometimes, the healthiest growth happens quietly when life flows with the child, not against them ♡ taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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a year ago

𝓂𝑒𝒹𝒾𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓇𝒶𝓃𝑒𝒶𝓃-𝒾𝓃𝓈𝓅𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒹 𝒷𝑜𝓌𝓁 🥗

a colourful bowl like this is a beautiful way to introduce children to balanced, whole foods. simple ingredients, vibrant colours, and varied textures help make nourishing meals both exciting and satisfying.

what went in:

• feta 🧀 → protein + calcium

• cherry tomatoes 🍅 → antioxidants + vitamin c

• herb-roasted baby potatoes 🥔 → complex carbs + potassium

• mixed greens 🌱 → fiber + folate

• tofu 🍴 → plant-based protein

• toasted almonds 🌰 → healthy fats + vitamin e

• cucumbers 🥒 → hydration + crunch

• pumpkin seeds 🎃 → magnesium + zinc

• black olives 🫒 → heart-healthy fats

• honey mustard dressing 🍯 → a sweet, tangy finish

colourful plates often encourage curious eaters. when children see variety, they’re more likely to explore new flavours and textures.

nourishing bodies can be simple, vibrant, and joyful ♡ by @balmtobloom

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𝓈𝓅𝒾𝓇𝒾𝓉𝓊𝒶𝓁 𝑔𝓊𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒 ✨

a child’s inner world is filled with wonder, curiosity, imagination, and questions. spiritual wellbeing begins by giving children the space to explore that inner world gently, helping them feel connected to themselves, to others, to nature, and to something greater than themselves.

for a child, faith does not need to mean having all the answers. it can simply mean learning to trust, to hope, and to find comfort even when life feels uncertain. through quiet moments, gratitude, reflection, prayer, time in nature, meaningful traditions, and loving conversations, children can begin to develop their own sense of connection and belonging.

spiritual guidance is not about telling a child exactly what to believe or feel. it is about nurturing their natural sense of wonder while creating a safe space for questions, emotions, and discovery. when children are encouraged to listen to their inner voice, practise kindness, notice the beauty around them, and understand that they are part of something beyond themselves, we nurture more than their minds and bodies. we nurture their spirit too.

holistic wellbeing means caring for the whole child — mind, body, heart, and spirit. when children feel safe, loved, connected, and grounded, they are given something deeply valuable: the freedom to grow into themselves while knowing they never have to navigate their inner world alone ♡ by @balmtobloom

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𝒾𝓃 𝓅𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓈𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓅𝑒𝒶𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓈 🍑

peach season is here!

sweet, juicy, and refreshing. not only do they taste like summer, but they’re also loaded with goodness for your body and mind.

✨ benefits of peaches:

• skin glow food → rich in vitamin c and antioxidants that support collagen and protect against sun damage.

• hydration hero → made up of nearly 90% water, keeping you refreshed in the heat.

• gut friendly → packed with fiber that supports digestion and a happy tummy.

• mood & energy booster → natural sugars + b vitamins give you a gentle lift without the crash.

• heart health → potassium helps balance blood pressure and support heart function.

next time you crave a sweet snack, reach for a peach. it’s nature’s juicy little multivitamin ♡ taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @balmtobloom

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