Stephanie Ashyggton

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Family Wellbeing Consultant

Steph Ashyggton is a Family Wellbeing Consultant, Impact Speaker, former Specialist Public Health Nurse and mum of four boys.

She's the founder of Authentic Kids, an initiative dedicated to helping children stay connected to who they are, and The Plum Bunch, a new international parenting community encouraging mums and dads to question traditional approaches, trust their instincts and learn alongside their children.

Steph is passionate about emotional wellbeing, child development and the importance of understanding ourselves can influence the relationships we build with our children.

Her message is simple: “Don't dismiss. Get curious.”

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Stephanie Ashyggton on Raising Confident and Emotionally Healthy Kids | 1,707

Stephanie Ashyggton on Raising Confident and Emotionally Healthy Kids | 1,707

Stephanie Ashyggton believes children do not need to be told who they should become. They need the freedom, understanding, and encouragement to discover who they already are.

A Children's Wellbeing Consultant and founder of Authentic Kids, Stephanie, affectionately known as Steph, is passionate about nurturing children's emotional awareness, individuality, and natural curiosity about the world.

Drawing from her professional background as a Specialist Public Health Nurse and her personal experience as a home-educating mother of four boys, Steph brings a thoughtful perspective to childhood development, emotional connection, and self-discovery.

Her work explores the importance of helping children stay connected to their feelings, instincts, and sense of self while creating environments where sensitivity, intuition, and individuality are respected rather than dismissed.

Through Authentic Kids, Ste…