Melissa Maxwell is the founder and creator of Calm Your Kids and has been working with parents and children in leading a more calm and peaceful life through relaxation, mindfulness and meditation classes for over 18 months.

Melissa has been involved as a group leader with children throughout her life and is currently the Office Manager of a Psychology Practice in Sydney. Melissa has completed training as a certified teacher of relaxation classes for children and is currently continuing her personal studies of relaxation whilst completing a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies. Melissa has personally experienced the detrimental effect of excessive stress and worry; and believes in utilising relaxation strategies as the main element in managing stress and living a calm and mindful life. Melissa is hoping to assist others with their journey to calm with the CYK blog and classes, writing children's books and by teaching the next generation the importance of relaxation and calm.

Calm Your Kids has been a project Melissa has been planning and exploring for a number of years and has been in practice for over 18 months. Combining Melissa's love of working with children and her passion for positively influencing the lives of others; offering the combination of relaxation, mindfulness and meditation classes allows Melissa to positively influence children and young people, while supporting and assisting parents in raising healthy and balanced children.

Melissa thoroughly enjoys teaching children skills that can reduce the impact that stress has on their lives, while also providing them with the opportunity to practice the skills of relaxation, mindfulness and meditation to assist them in living wholesome, healthy and meaningful lives.