About TBCM
The Mission:
The Balanced Child Method’s mission is to provide children with the tools they need to balance their mind, body, and heart. We want to empower children, their families, and their teachers to work through stress, express themselves through movement, and navigate all of life's hurdles.
TBCM founder Amy Jo Hamilton leading a yoga class.
The Method
The Balanced Child Method stands out for its distinctive approach, placing equal emphasis on the child and their complete support network. Our program is a dedicated exploration of yoga, breathing, intentional movement, and mindfulness, laying the groundwork for children to cultivate profound self-awareness.
What sets us apart is our commitment to empowering not just the child but also the individuals surrounding them with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate these practices into their daily lives, both at home and in school.
Through our holistic approach, children navigate the terrain of emotional regulation, develop a keen sense of mind-body awareness, and enhance their strength, flexibility, and balance. Our program goes beyond the traditional, incorporating elements of literacy, music, engaging activities, and dynamic gross motor movements. It's a comprehensive journey that fosters physical well-being and intellectual and emotional resilience.
Welcome to a method that not only transforms the individual child but also creates a supportive environment for their continued growth and well-being.
“I knew I needed to provide teachers and parents with the opportunity to master these yoga tools so that in turn, they could incorporate them into the children’s lives.”
-Amy Jo Hamilton, Founder of TBCM
The Founder
Meet mom and entrepreneur Amy Jo Hamilton — the founder, creator, and guiding force behind The Balanced Child Method.
The seeds for TBCM were sown in 2016 when Amy experienced a profound life shift with the arrival of her first child. This moment prompted her to reevaluate her career path in the fast-paced world of fashion retail. Recognizing that her heart was seeking a path aligned with her newfound role as a mother, she took time off to enjoy her newborn son and redefine her professional purpose.
Drawing upon fond memories from her days at The Ohio State University, where she thrived teaching fitness classes, Amy also thought about how much she loved being a mom and working with children. Throughout the years, she had developed a passion for health and wellness. Ideally, she wanted to merge all of these passions along with the skills she had honed throughout her fashion career into a cohesive vision.
During a business trip with her husband, Amy encountered a yoga instructor whose insights illuminated the myriad benefits of yoga instruction: its universal accessibility across ages and languages, its equipment-free nature, and its reliance solely on the body. It was then that Amy grasped the inclusivity of yoga — a practice for everyone, regardless of age or circumstance. Including children!
This was just the beginning of Amy Jo's mission to provide children with the tools they need to balance their mind, body, and heart. Today, TBCM is in 50 early childcare centers throughout central Ohio, as well as elementary schools, parks and recreation facilities, libraries, and more.
Amy Jo lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband Andy. They are the parents to three children: Henry, and twin girls, Rose and Violet.
The Team
TBCM instructors are driven by a deep passion for empowering children through the transformative practices of yoga, movement, and breath.
Hailing from diverse backgrounds and experiences, our teachers infuse each class with their unique personalities, creating a dynamic and enriching environment for every child.
