Joy Circles® is a transformational program designed for children 9 through 13 years of age that positively impacts their self-confidence, communication, reading, and self-management skills.
Joy Circles® is
Joy Circles® is a mindset that has given rise to a transformational program
and an educational web series for children 9-13 years old and their families.
Joy Circles positively impacts children’s self-confidence, communication, and self-management skills.
Joy Circles Gang
Welcome to the Joy Circles Gang Clubhouse, where each week, four preteens and their mentor Alex dive into music, humor, and “Models-for-Life”, lessons that make growing up feel exciting, not confusing.
Introduction
About Joy Circles
Introduction
Childhood is a sacred stage of life. And preteens sit at a critical crossroads of life, when they can use extra skills and tools to help them navigate the challenges of growing up.
As parents, you have concerns about whether your kids are getting too much screen time. Or maybe the content of the programming is of concern. But you also know that a balance of structured and unstructured time is ideal. You are the kind of parent who can rest assured that it will be okay. Breathe! We’re in this together.
Joy Circles® was created to help you feel better about these preteen years and to bring important skills to your children and the whole family.
What is Joy Circles®?
Joy Circles® is a mindset that has generated both a transformational program and a dynamic web series designed for 9-13-year-olds that positively impacts their self-confidence, communication, and self-management skills. Joy Circles accomplishes this by utilizing dialogue, models, and interactive group activities.
What is The Joy Circles Gang?
The Joy Circles Gang is a dynamic new web series that launched in February 2026 with live actors. Find the episodes online and in app stores. Four preteen friends gather weekly in their makeshift clubhouse with their older friend, Alex, to enjoy music, monkey-business, and wisdom about growing up strong, kind and confident.
More information can be viewed under the Joy Circles Gang drop down menu about free trials and subscription levels.
Circles foster community and communication, serving social and emotional purposes. It’s a place where young people feel safe, valued, and heard. When gathered in a circle, everyone is equal and engaged.
The Team
Our Supportive Team
Barbara Thomason
President of LeaderShift LLC
Salty Thomason
Vice-president of LeaderShift LLC
David Rosenblad
Multi-talented musician, music producer
Mallory Siegler
Co-Director / Cast as “Alex”
Blog
Latest Posts
“Almost Summer” Joyful News E-Newsletter – April 2026
INSIDE THIS E-NEWSLETTER ISSUE: A Survey & A Chance to Win! Joy Circles Gang now on Roku TV and Google App "Cafeteria Victories" by Sarah Diaz, owner DefenderShield Products Joyful Parenting Ed Program In the Joy Blog, "Every Parent a...
Every Parent Is A Homeschooling Parent
Okay, before you protest, the following paragraphs are designed to shine the light of awareness on the amount of focus parents give their children at home. We have them home for such a short time. Blink an eye, and they are gone....
Tweens find support and fun with Joy Circles Gang
Tweens navigating changing friendships Tweens often experience shifts in friendships that can feel confusing and emotional as they explore new interests and social dynamics. Middle childhood is full of transitions. For parents of tweens,...
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