New Happy Magazine to Boost Children’s Emotional Wellbeing is Proving Hugely Popular on Kickstarter!
The Kickstarter campaign allows the public to support Hoopla, a revolutionary new print magazine designed to promote joy, creativity and wellbeing for children aged 5-10 through engaging off-screen content like art projects, outdoor activities, and emotional journaling. With expert input on childhood mental health, Hoopla aims to provide a much-needed escape from screens and societal pressures while also supporting the children’s charity Place2Be.
Launchpad Publishing is thrilled to announce that its Kickstarter campaign for Hoopla reached over 50% funding on its first day and is now almost 75% funded.
Hoopla magazine offers families a monthly dose of happiness delivered through their letterboxes. Hoopla is designed as an antidote to the increasing pressures that children face from screens, societal expectations, and the demands of modern life.
This new print magazine will be full of off-screen activities, stimulating articles, and fun ideas to keep kids happy, playful, and curious. Each edition features sections on art, nature, science, and cooking, as well as emotions and critical thinking.
Via Kickstarter, the public are invited to support this revolutionary new publication designed to bring joy, creativity, and wellbeing to children aged 5 to 10.
Founder Jenny Inglis said, “I’m a mother of three who has experienced foster care both as a child and as a foster carer, so I care deeply about the wellbeing of children. With Hoopla magazine, I’m hoping to make it easier for parents and carers to help keep protect their children’s wellbeing.”
What’s Inside Hoopla Magazine?
With an exciting new topic each month, Hoopla readers will be treated to a wealth of fun, engaging, eco-friendly content with no adverts and no plastic cover gifts.
- Art and Craft Projects: Helping children to express their creativity.
- Outdoor Adventures: Ideas for fresh-air activities that encourage kids to get outside.
- Happy News and Journalling Pages: A space for children to write or draw their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
- Stories, Puzzles, Jokes, and Riddles: Keep young minds challenged and active.
- Illustrations by Clive Goodyer: Fun-loving characters Jem, Callie, Tanj, and Whirl bring the magazine to life.
Dr Naira Wilson, a clinical psychologist specialising in childhood mental health, and Hoopla’s expert adviser said, “Hoopla magazine is about giving children a chance to explore their creativity, challenge their minds, and build ways to find joy.”
Kickstarter Campaign
The Kickstarter campaign runs until Sunday 14th July and aims to raise funds to bring the first edition of Hoopla magazine to life.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/launchpadpublishing/hoopla-magazine
Supporters can choose from a variety of reward tiers, including a digital edition of Hoopla for just £4 and exclusive early-bird annual print magazine subscriptions for just £55.
Backers will play a crucial role in helping Hoopla magazine reach children across the globe, providing them with a much-needed escape from screens and a path to mental and emotional wellbeing.
Helping Others
Committed to making a positive impact, Hoopla will support the children’s charity ‘Place2Be’. This well-established charity partners with schools all over the UK to supply trained councillors for one-to-one and group counselling. Discounted subscriptions to Hoopla magazine will be available to charities, schools and healthcare professionals.
Visit hooplamag.com to learn more and support our mission to create a happier, healthier future for children everywhere.
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