My Books
Scroll down to find information about each of my full books. These are available in print and digital form from most online book retailers.
Are you constantly stressed, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of giving everything to others while feeling unseen, unheard, and unfulfilled? Are you afraid to speak your truth, unsure of what you really want, and wondering if life is meant to feel this exhausting?
Imagine instead waking up with calm in your mind, confidence in your voice, and clarity in your decisions. This book can help you get free from anxiety and self-doubt, and show you how to create balanced, fulfilling relationships where you feel valued and respected.
With 10 Steps to Happiness, you’ll move from burnout and frustration to peace, joy, and genuine connection. Click the link to get the book and learn how to release stress, break self-sabotaging patterns, and step into a life that feels really good to live.
“Fantastic book, I learnt so much about myself after reading 10 Steps to Happiness by Janine Lattimore, this book helped me regain a balance in my life. Thank you.”
Russell
Start living your dream life now
Instead of setting goals where what you want is always out in front of you in the future, learn how to enjoy your life more now and expand into the fullness of what you want with ease and flow. You can download the book and start today.
What Is The Great Life Planner?
The Great Life Planner is a powerful personal growth framework designed to help you shift out of survival mode and into a state of clarity, energy, and fulfillment.
If you’re feeling:
- Tired or drained
- Stressed or overwhelmed
- Stuck, restless, or dissatisfied
- Disconnected from yourself
This system guides you into experiencing:
- Greater joy and emotional ease
- Clear direction and purpose
- Deep pleasure and presence
- A strong sense of alignment with your authentic self
A Smarter Alternative to Traditional Goal Setting
Rather than relying on pressure-driven goals, this approach focuses on intentionally choosing how you want to feel and live—right now.
You’ll learn how to:
- Replace rigid goals with specifically worded, empowering intentions
- Shift from “someday” thinking to present-moment fulfillment
- Create meaningful change without burnout or force
This is truly a system for gain without pain.
What You’ll Learn
Inside this framework, you’ll discover how to:
- Manage your time as energy, not just hours
- Use guided journaling for deep personal transformation
- Overcome procrastination and quiet self-criticism
- Generate consistent, positive emotional energy
- Align your daily life with who you really are and want to be
Experience More Ease, Energy, and Fulfillment
You don’t need to push harder to create the life you want.
With the right tools and perspective, you can feel more alive, focused, and fulfilled—starting now.
The Great Life Planner helps you stop chasing life… and start living it.
Creative Hula Hoop Activities for Kids (Ages 3–7)
Looking for fun, easy, and low-cost activity ideas for children?
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or out-of-school care coordinator, this all-in-one resource helps you turn simple hula hoops into powerful tools for learning, movement, and creative play.
What Is Creative Hoop Play?
Creative Hoop Play is a ready-to-use activity resource packed with engaging, educational hula hoop games designed to support children’s physical, social, and emotional development.
Instead of letting hoops sit unused—or just marking space on the ground—you’ll discover how to transform them into tools for:
- Active play and movement
- Imaginative storytelling
- Creative exploration
- Group engagement and connection
Why Educators and Parents Love It
We know you’re busy—so we’ve done the planning for you. Inside this resource, you won’t just find ideas, you’ll get complete, structured sessions that are easy to follow and quick to implement.
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No prep overwhelm
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No expensive equipment
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No guesswork
just simple, effective activities that children love.
What You’ll Get in the Creative Hoop Play Package
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10 complete 30-minute session plans
(with themes like Sky, Sea, Farmyard, and Fairy Tales) - 30+ fun and educational activity ideas
- Printable resource sheets
- Suggested music playlists for each session
- Optional Te Reo Māori words and phrases
- Aligned with Te Whāriki (NZ Early Childhood Curriculum)
- Links to step-by-step teacher/parent training video
- Links to 2 guided hoop story audio/video files for easy follow-along sessions
It’s like having a fully prepared lesson plan library ready whenever you need it.
Flexible and Easy to Use Anywhere
This versatile resource works in multiple settings:
- Teachers: Use full sessions for PE, fitness, or themed learning
- Parents: Enjoy simple, engaging activities at home
- Educators: Perfect for 5–15 minute “filler” activities
- Indoor or outdoor use
Designed in New Zealand and used globally, these activities are suitable for children aged 3–7 anywhere in the world.
More Than Just Play: Support Whole-Child Development
Creative Hoop Play goes beyond physical activity.
Many activities are designed to encourage imaginative and pretend play, which helps children:
- Build language and communication skills
- Develop social confidence
- Strengthen emotional intelligence
- Enhance creativity and self-expression
Combined with movement and music, these activities also:
- Support brain development and neural connections
- Improve coordination and motor skills
- Promote emotional wellbeing and positive energy
A Proven, Trusted Programme
This programme was tried and tested over 3 years under the name Hoop with Heart and has now been redesigned into an easy-to-use digital format—so anyone can use it, anywhere.
You’re getting a system that’s already been proven to:
- Engage children quickly
- Hold their attention
- Make learning active, fun, and meaningful
