Keep Shining World helps little hearts and big hearts feel calm and confident inside, so they can shine bright in the world.
Color
Find Pico
Explorer Breathing
Scavenger Hunt
Soon!Maria's Soup RecipeFrancesca stops by the stream, takes a big breath, and finds her strong. It is only 35 seconds — press play, then try it together.
“Explore the forest, hear the song,
Let your heart feel calm and strong.
The world outside will guide you through,
And help you find the light in you.”
Keep Shining World was created by Dr. Nancy Richmond, a professor, speaker and mom. For grown-ups: visit drnancyrichmond.com.
Founder, Author and Digital Creator
Miami, Florida
Dr. Nancy Richmond is a university professor of 20+ years, children's author, and proud mom. She created Keep Shining World to help kids find inner confidence, bedtime calm, and real-world connection. When she is not teaching, creating, or writing, you’ll find her exploring nature trails, traveling the world, and chasing adventures with Francesca and Lucky the pup!
Books
Co-Author and Advisor
Boston, MA
Dr. Karen Jacobs is a world-renowned occupational therapist, ergonomist, and Clinical Professor at Boston University with over four decades of leadership, scholarship, and advocacy. A former president of the AOTA and proud “Amma” to four grandchildren, Karen loves lake days at Wakonda Pond with family and gathers lifelong inspiration from the warmth, gardens, and shared kindness of friends in São Miguel.
Soup by the SeaFor 20 years I taught college students. Over time I watched something shift. The screens came in, and the eye contact went out. Smart, capable kids, quietly doubting themselves and hungry for real connection.
As a mom, I kept asking: What if we reached kids earlier? What if learning felt like play, something families love doing together?
Children need a foundation in the real world: stories that teach them how to be a good friend, breathe through big emotions, build quiet confidence, and fall in love with nature. We want to raise kids who care for each other, protect our planet, and step into the world with open hearts.
I created Keep Shining World to give families simple, joyful tools for everyday life:
For bedtime and big feelings: calming stories and guided breathing that bring peace to evening routines.
For confidence and kindness: uplifting adventures that inspire empathy, bravery, and friendship.
For active minds and nature lovers: catchy sing-alongs and playful activities that get kids moving, smiling, and exploring.
Because when little hearts learn to stay calm on the inside, they shine bright everywhere they go.
Keep shining,
Dr. Nancy Richmond ✨
Author, Digital Creator, Professor & Proud Mom
Brave Hearts
& Inner Calm
Simple tools, guided breathing, and empowering stories that help children manage big feelings, believe in their own voice, and grow into brave, purposeful humans.
Kindness, Connection & Everyday Wonder
Heartwarming stories and joyful songs that inspire kids to look up from screens, care for our planet, celebrate friendships, and discover the wonder in everyday life.
Everything you need for cozy bedtimes, playful afternoons, and circle-time fun (Ages 5–9):
📚 The Books — Heartwarming stories for cozy bedtimes and classroom circle time, complete with scan-and-play music and guided breathing inside.
🎵 The Songs & Resets — Catchy sing-alongs and fun breathing breaks (like Explorer Breathing) that make finding calm joyful and easy.
🎨 Free Activities & Games — Free coloring sheets to print, calming breaths like Explorer Breathing, and playful games like Find Pico that spark curiosity, creativity, and real-life wonder.
