Helping children build emotional intelligence, resilience and confidence through joyful, research-backed tools that work across homes, classrooms, healthcare and communities.
We believe in a future where emotional intelligence and well-being are woven into the fabric of early childhood learning and caregiving culture.
By equipping parents, educators, and professionals with research-backed tools and playful connection, we help shape lives that are resilient, happy, confident, and grounded in self trust.
Our journey
2012
Live music sessions for
U’5’s in Brighton for 6
yrs.
2018
Combining music with
NLP to reframe stressful
moments
2019
Expanding to
well-being &
self development.
‘Raise a Tiger’ is born
2022
CPD Accreditation,
Awards, TEDx,
Development for Early
Years
Present
Implement digital
assets across school &
home for global impact.
Our mission
“We empower children and those who support them by providing transformative solutions that enhance emotional intelligence, mental resilience, and social well-being.”
Research shows that many adult health conditions, addictions and societal issues originate in early childhood. By addressing these foundations early, we help children thrive and contribute to reducing long-term demands on healthcare and social services.
Our vision
“To integrate mental / emotional well-being and resilience into childhood education, healthcare and families ensuring every child has access to the tools needed to build a strong foundation for life.”
Creating a future with fewer mental health issues, a better capacity for learning, reduced addiction rates, and stronger, healthier communities.
How it works
While music is often what people notice first, it’s simply the vehicle we use to introduce complex ideas to children in ways that are engaging, playful, and memorable.
But we aren’t just about music.
Parents, caregivers, and early educators literally form a child’s earliest environment. The way adults think, feel, and respond shapes a child’s emotional world, beliefs, and long-term wellbeing.
Our programmes work across home and school to elevate a child’s emotional landscape, by supporting adults to increase capacity, break unhelpful cycles, and become conscious role models rather than unconscious mirrors — whilst delivering the same message to children through music and play.
This dual approach strengthens a child’s emotional foundation and improves the integrity of their early environment, helping to pre-empt challenges that can impact future outcomes for both the individual and society.
Our approach is grounded in science, with research clearly showing that early experiences — particularly before age seven, play a critical role in shaping beliefs, emotions, and patterns of behaviour patterns that last a lifetime.
Our
core values
Innovation & Excellence
Creating cutting-edge, research-backed resources that redefine childhood learning and well-being.
Learning & Improvement
Evolving with the latest psychological and medical research to maximise impact.
Empowerment & Accessibility
Equipping children, parents, educators and professionals with effective, easy-to-use tools.
Integrity & Collaboration
Partnering with leading experts across education, healthcare and psychology to deliver trusted solutions.
Social Responsibility & Legacy
Improving childhood well-being to reduce long-term health and social challenges.
Meet Rachel Davis
Founder
Rachel Davis is the founder of LaLa Tigers, a pioneering music-based educational platform designed to help adults support children's mental, emotional, and cognitive development through music.
She is a TEDx & International Speaker, NLP Practitioner, Coach, Hypnotherapist, Musician, Songwriter and solo mother of two.
Our wider team
Lee Porter
Strategic & Compliance Director
Who are they?
An Australian business leader based in Europe with 20 years’ experience founding and scaling high growth organisations.
What do they bring?
Specialising in business strategy, governance and change management, Lee designs simple frameworks to help complex, mission-led organisations stay safe, effective and future-ready.
Why are they involved?
Lee believes many adult social challenges can be reduced by investing in well-being early in life, which aligns with his personal values and commitment to drive impact across schools, healthcare, community and charitable settings.
Jo Timerick
Online Education Programme Lead
Who are they?
An experienced education trainer and specialist with a strong background in developing online learning programmes for educators & schools.
What do they bring?
Over 15 years experience developing online & professional learning for educators at Cambridge University Press, Jo helps create engaging, high-quality online experiences that support meaningful learning & sustained professional development.
Why are they involved?
Jo is passionate about expanding access to high-quality education through effective online learning. She believes well-designed digital programmes empower educators, strengthen practice & improve outcomes for children.
Iren Vedadi
Emotion & Energetic Support
Who are they?
An experienced Body & Emotion Code Practitioner and mother of 5, with a degree in Psychology.
What do they bring?
Iren brings a wealth of personal insight & provides a safe, non-judgemental environment that supports parents in understanding past influences & expanding their emotional capacity.
Why are they involved?
After meeting Rachel at her music group, Iren worked with Rachel and her children to release trapped emotions. She now holds parents and children on a 1:1 basis in our high touch container, Fear to FIERCE.
Miles M Reid
Early Years (0–5) Pedagogy, Curriculum & Program Development Consultant
Who are they?
An early years (0–5) specialist passionate about play-based learning, with Deputy SENCo experience supporting accessibility & inclusion.
What do they bring?
Evidence-led curriculum expertise (PGCert Early Years Education) plus hands-on leadership of initiatives spanning healthy eating, creative thinking & sensory exploration.
Why are they involved?
Miles helps improve the early years landscape, supporting independent projects & tech organisations, especially strengthening EAL integration across learning experiences.
Una Archer MSc GMBPsS
Children’s Emotional Security Specialist
Who are they?
An experienced psychologist & therapist with over 20 years’ expertise supporting children, families & educational settings.
What do they bring?
Specialist knowledge in children’s emotional security, attachment & trauma-informed practice, combining educational psychology, systemic family work & evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support emotionally healthy environments.
Why are they involved?
Una is driven by the belief that emotional security underpins learning, resilience & wellbeing. She is passionate about helping schools & families build strong emotional foundations so children can thrive.
Lee Porter
Strategic & Compliance Director
Who are they?
An Australian business leader based in Europe with 20 years’ experience founding and scaling high growth organisations.
What do they bring?
Specialising in business strategy, governance and change management, Lee designs simple frameworks to help complex, mission-led organisations stay safe, effective and future-ready.
Why are they involved?
Lee believes many adult social challenges can be reduced by investing in well-being early in life, which aligns with his personal values and commitment to drive impact across schools, healthcare, community and charitable settings.
Jo Timerick
Online Education Programme Lead
Who are they?
An experienced education trainer and specialist with a strong background in developing online learning programmes for educators & schools.
What do they bring?
Over 15 years experience developing online & professional learning for educators at Cambridge University Press, Jo helps create engaging, high-quality online experiences that support meaningful learning & sustained professional development.
Why are they involved?
Jo is passionate about expanding access to high-quality education through effective online learning. She believes well-designed digital programmes empower educators, strengthen practice & improve outcomes for children.
Iren Vedadi
Emotion & Energetic Support
Who are they?
An experienced Body & Emotion Code Practitioner and mother of 5, with a degree in Psychology.
What do they bring?
Iren brings a wealth of personal insight & provides a safe, non-judgemental environment that supports parents in understanding past influences & expanding their emotional capacity.
Why are they involved?
After meeting Rachel at her music group, Iren worked with Rachel and her children to release trapped emotions. She now holds parents and children on a 1:1 basis in our high touch container, Fear to FIERCE.
Miles M Reid
Early Years (0–5) Pedagogy, Curriculum & Program Development Consultant
Who are they?
An early years (0–5) specialist passionate about play-based learning, with Deputy SENCo experience supporting accessibility & inclusion.
What do they bring?
Evidence-led curriculum expertise (PGCert Early Years Education) plus hands-on leadership of initiatives spanning healthy eating, creative thinking & sensory exploration.
Why are they involved?
Miles helps improve the early years landscape, supporting independent projects & tech organisations, especially strengthening EAL integration across learning experiences.
Una Archer MSc GMBPsS
Children’s Emotional Security Specialist
Who are they?
An experienced psychologist & therapist with over 20 years’ expertise supporting children, families & educational settings.
What do they bring?
Specialist knowledge in children’s emotional security, attachment & trauma-informed practice, combining educational psychology, systemic family work & evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support emotionally healthy environments.
Why are they involved?
Una is driven by the belief that emotional security underpins learning, resilience & wellbeing. She is passionate about helping schools & families build strong emotional foundations so children can thrive.
Lee Porter
Strategic & Compliance Director
Who are they?
An Australian business leader based in Europe with 20 years’ experience founding and scaling high growth organisations.
What do they bring?
Specialising in business strategy, governance and change management, Lee designs simple frameworks to help complex, mission-led organisations stay safe, effective and future-ready.
Why are they involved?
Lee believes many adult social challenges can be reduced by investing in well-being early in life, which aligns with his personal values and commitment to drive impact across schools, healthcare, community and charitable settings.
Jo Timerick
Online Education Programme Lead
Who are they?
An experienced education trainer and specialist with a strong background in developing online learning programmes for educators & schools.
What do they bring?
Over 15 years experience developing online & professional learning for educators at Cambridge University Press, Jo helps create engaging, high-quality online experiences that support meaningful learning & sustained professional development.
Why are they involved?
Jo is passionate about expanding access to high-quality education through effective online learning. She believes well-designed digital programmes empower educators, strengthen practice & improve outcomes for children.
Iren Vedadi
Emotion & Energetic Support
Who are they?
An experienced Body & Emotion Code Practitioner and mother of 5, with a degree in Psychology.
What do they bring?
Iren brings a wealth of personal insight & provides a safe, non-judgemental environment that supports parents in understanding past influences & expanding their emotional capacity.
Why are they involved?
After meeting Rachel at her music group, Iren worked with Rachel and her children to release trapped emotions. She now holds parents and children on a 1:1 basis in our high touch container, Fear to FIERCE.
Miles M Reid
Early Years (0–5) Pedagogy, Curriculum & Program Development Consultant
Who are they?
An early years (0–5) specialist passionate about play-based learning, with Deputy SENCo experience supporting accessibility & inclusion.
What do they bring?
Evidence-led curriculum expertise (PGCert Early Years Education) plus hands-on leadership of initiatives spanning healthy eating, creative thinking & sensory exploration.
Why are they involved?
Miles helps improve the early years landscape, supporting independent projects & tech organisations, especially strengthening EAL integration across learning experiences.
Una Archer MSc GMBPsS
Children’s Emotional Security Specialist
Who are they?
An experienced psychologist & therapist with over 20 years’ expertise supporting children, families & educational settings.
What do they bring?
Specialist knowledge in children’s emotional security, attachment & trauma-informed practice, combining educational psychology, systemic family work & evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support emotionally healthy environments.
Why are they involved?
Una is driven by the belief that emotional security underpins learning, resilience & wellbeing. She is passionate about helping schools & families build strong emotional foundations so children can thrive.
Lee Porter
Strategic & Compliance Director
Who are they?
An Australian business leader based in Europe with 20 years’ experience founding and scaling high growth organisations.
What do they bring?
Specialising in business strategy, governance and change management, Lee designs simple frameworks to help complex, mission-led organisations stay safe, effective and future-ready.
Why are they involved?
Lee believes many adult social challenges can be reduced by investing in well-being early in life, which aligns with his personal values and commitment to drive impact across schools, healthcare, community and charitable settings.
Jo Timerick
Online Education Programme Lead
Who are they?
An experienced education trainer and specialist with a strong background in developing online learning programmes for educators & schools.
What do they bring?
Over 15 years experience developing online & professional learning for educators at Cambridge University Press, Jo helps create engaging, high-quality online experiences that support meaningful learning & sustained professional development.
Why are they involved?
Jo is passionate about expanding access to high-quality education through effective online learning. She believes well-designed digital programmes empower educators, strengthen practice & improve outcomes for children.
Iren Vedadi
Emotion & Energetic Support
Who are they?
An experienced Body & Emotion Code Practitioner and mother of 5, with a degree in Psychology.
What do they bring?
Iren brings a wealth of personal insight & provides a safe, non-judgemental environment that supports parents in understanding past influences & expanding their emotional capacity.
Why are they involved?
After meeting Rachel at her music group, Iren worked with Rachel and her children to release trapped emotions. She now holds parents and children on a 1:1 basis in our high touch container, Fear to FIERCE.
Miles M Reid
Early Years (0–5) Pedagogy, Curriculum & Program Development Consultant
Who are they?
An early years (0–5) specialist passionate about play-based learning, with Deputy SENCo experience supporting accessibility & inclusion.
What do they bring?
Evidence-led curriculum expertise (PGCert Early Years Education) plus hands-on leadership of initiatives spanning healthy eating, creative thinking & sensory exploration.
Why are they involved?
Miles helps improve the early years landscape, supporting independent projects & tech organisations, especially strengthening EAL integration across learning experiences.
Una Archer MSc GMBPsS
Children’s Emotional Security Specialist
Who are they?
An experienced psychologist & therapist with over 20 years’ expertise supporting children, families & educational settings.
What do they bring?
Specialist knowledge in children’s emotional security, attachment & trauma-informed practice, combining educational psychology, systemic family work & evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support emotionally healthy environments.
Why are they involved?
Una is driven by the belief that emotional security underpins learning, resilience & wellbeing. She is passionate about helping schools & families build strong emotional foundations so children can thrive.
Lee Porter
Strategic & Compliance Director
Who are they?
An Australian business leader based in Europe with 20 years’ experience founding and scaling high growth organisations.
What do they bring?
Specialising in business strategy, governance and change management, Lee designs simple frameworks to help complex, mission-led organisations stay safe, effective and future-ready.
Why are they involved?
Lee believes many adult social challenges can be reduced by investing in well-being early in life, which aligns with his personal values and commitment to drive impact across schools, healthcare, community and charitable settings.
Jo Timerick
Online Education Programme Lead
Who are they?
An experienced education trainer and specialist with a strong background in developing online learning programmes for educators & schools.
What do they bring?
Over 15 years experience developing online & professional learning for educators at Cambridge University Press, Jo helps create engaging, high-quality online experiences that support meaningful learning & sustained professional development.
Why are they involved?
Jo is passionate about expanding access to high-quality education through effective online learning. She believes well-designed digital programmes empower educators, strengthen practice & improve outcomes for children.
Iren Vedadi
Emotion & Energetic Support
Who are they?
An experienced Body & Emotion Code Practitioner and mother of 5, with a degree in Psychology.
What do they bring?
Iren brings a wealth of personal insight & provides a safe, non-judgemental environment that supports parents in understanding past influences & expanding their emotional capacity.
Why are they involved?
After meeting Rachel at her music group, Iren worked with Rachel and her children to release trapped emotions. She now holds parents and children on a 1:1 basis in our high touch container, Fear to FIERCE.
Miles M Reid
Early Years (0–5) Pedagogy, Curriculum & Program Development Consultant
Who are they?
An early years (0–5) specialist passionate about play-based learning, with Deputy SENCo experience supporting accessibility & inclusion.
What do they bring?
Evidence-led curriculum expertise (PGCert Early Years Education) plus hands-on leadership of initiatives spanning healthy eating, creative thinking & sensory exploration.
Why are they involved?
Miles helps improve the early years landscape, supporting independent projects & tech organisations, especially strengthening EAL integration across learning experiences.
Una Archer MSc GMBPsS
Children’s Emotional Security Specialist
Who are they?
An experienced psychologist & therapist with over 20 years’ expertise supporting children, families & educational settings.
What do they bring?
Specialist knowledge in children’s emotional security, attachment & trauma-informed practice, combining educational psychology, systemic family work & evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support emotionally healthy environments.
Why are they involved?
Una is driven by the belief that emotional security underpins learning, resilience & wellbeing. She is passionate about helping schools & families build strong emotional foundations so children can thrive.
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