We share Lauren Dumont’s journey from a beloved kindergarten classroom to finding Little Minds Big Futures while navigating family medicine residency. The talk blends growth mindset, identity, and practical literacy support for K–5 readers.

• PGY2 realities and why timing rarely feels perfect
• Leaving a career and moving provinces with grace
• What growth mindset means for kids and adults
• Reframing loss into opportunity and small steps
• Routines that steady hard seasons and loneliness
• Guilt, comparison, and protecting your identity
• Communication, shifting seasons, and shared expectations
• How custom literacy tutoring builds confidence
• K–5 focus on decoding, fluency, and motivation
• How to connect with Lauren for online or Winnipeg sessions

If this episode resonates with you and you wish to connect with Lauren, and to know more about her Little Minds Big Futures tutoring business, please feel free to reach out to her here and also follow her Instagram page. To explore the resources offered by Little Minds Big Futures, please visit this website.

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