July 14th & 28th, 9:00AM–11:30AM: Hanover Schools FACE PROGRAMS. Register at HanoverSchools.org.
July 18th, 10:00AM–3:00PM: Pembroke Community Center One Day Summer Camp ~Celebrate HER!~ Register Here.
We are still offering private lessons and Girl Scout programs. Please contact Maria Wood-Smith at 774-454-8151 to schedule.
What comes to mind when you hear the term “self-love”? Is it taking care of yourself and knowing what you’re doing matters – and that you shouldn’t be settling for less or worrying so much about pleasing everyone else? It is natural to look outside of ourselves when in fact, we need to be focusing […]
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Life as we knew it dramatically changed in March of 2020. Two and a half years later, I am now able to look back and reflect with some clarity and understanding of the indelible mark the pandemic has left on our Fearless Focus students and the changes I’ve observed in their needs. For many, the […]
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MY JOURNEY TO SELF-LOVE, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE I am Maria Wood-Smith, owner and founder of The Fearless Focus Program and Maria Wood-Studios in Pembroke, MA. I began this empowerment program 22 years ago with a strong desire, a calling if you will, to help people connect to their inner strength and inner power. I struggled […]
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Self-care means permitting yourself to pause. Last week I took some time to pause. I slept in, took deep breaths without feeling pressure in my chest, didn’t watch the news once, went for long rides with my husband, sat in awe of beautiful sunsets on the Grand Tetons, explored new places, and went to Yellowstone […]
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Registration for our Pembroke and Hanover Summer Camp workshops will open shortly. Check back soon to secure your spot in our most popular classes of the year!
Fearless Focus is a unique program designed to help every child discover and embrace their full potential!
For 25 years, our mission has been constant: helping boys and girls discover the power of self-confidence. Now, that mission is expanding, and we’re excited to announce our pivot to community centers and schools starting in spring 2026. This isn’t goodbye, it’s a huge positive step forward for Fearless Focus! By bringing our proven curriculum […]
When the school bell rings, kids don’t just carry home backpacks—they carry the weight of their entire day. By Friday afternoon, many parents notice the shift. The weekend begins, but no one is calling, texting, or making plans. Your child is tired, maybe even withdrawn. They need time to breathe. This is exactly why our […]