Power Thoughts supports children as young as 5 through their own experiences of growing up.
It does NOT replace or dilute the experiences that make childhood what it’s supposed to be.
Ups and downs and challenges make us who we are.
My focus is on building resilience so your children are better able to manage their emotions, respond to challenges and obstacles such as…
Managing their BIG emotions? (hello bedtime meltdowns!)
Lashing out when things don’t go their way and perhaps they find it difficult to bounce back after making mistakes? Or they might give up too soon or be afraid to try again?
Tests or exams feel like a mountain to climb with self doubt getting in their way and dominating family life?
At times, do you feel helpless and wish you could DO something to help your young one and yet not eliminate the necessary experiences of growing up?
Parenting in the 21st Century is not for the faint-hearted and with considerations ranging from which school is best for your youngster right through to which step is in fact the naughty step, it is no surprise you feel overwhelmed by conflicting information when it comes to how best to support your children.
All you really want to do is give them the best start possible.
Increasingly, we adults are exploring and investing in improving our emotional and mental health. For you it might be self care habits, being more aware of having offline time, perhaps using apps and self development books to bring more clarity and calm to your day. Every little helps and even small shifts can make a big difference.
Up to now, the focus on wellbeing and building life skills has been reserved for grown ups and yet, what if we could bring mindful magic to younger generations now?
What if our children could be taught a tool kit to tap into in their early years, that would help them during these crucial life stages/milestones?
Developing their life skills around…
• Mistakes are cool
• Managing the ‘big’ emotions
• Making friends
• Embracing their uniqueness
• Self belief for any situation
• Managing their feelings of overwhelm especially when it comes to their school work and preparing for exams
• Understanding that challenges and mistakes are the perfect opportunity to grow, developing their ‘muscles’ of perseverance and resiliency
This is one of the reasons I started Power Thoughts. Not to deny children the growth opportunities that are part and parcel of school and home life but to help them experience these with more calm and confidence so they can find their own way and stand up from every stumble.
About Power Thoughts
Having been a teacher for 15 years, the classroom was my favourite place to be and yet I became worried at the increasing anxiety reported by parents and seen on the faces of children in my classroom. I wanted to help on a deeper level but struggled to make an impact in the time squeezed between lessons and other duties.
It was in the latter years of my teaching career that a coaching qualification training provided me with extra resources relating to mindfulness, self-enquiry and emotional wellbeing to help the children and I brought these into school with me.
More and more these lessons were requested by the pupils and with that, more and more the positive impact was noticed both in school and out of school…
Fewer bedtime meltdowns
Longer periods of focus and continued learning
More giggles in the playground
Fewer fallouts between friends (and siblings!)
Calmer, clearer heads at exam time and in the build-up to this intense period of the term
It was around then that requests were made for private sessions from parents like you, and I was able to tailor programs of mindfulness and coaching to help children as young as 5 achieve their own Power Thoughts.
This brings me to today, whilst sharing and teaching Power Thoughts to over a thousand children, with my work featured in the national press, podcasts and even live morning television, my intention is always to be focused on helping one child at a time be as happy as they can possibly be.
My work provides a deeper understanding of how your child works best so that you can communicate and support them to the very highest degree. For example, how to give feedback so that it can be received and acted on, greater insight into learning styles, identifying their personal motivations, thus providing strategies for success.
Power Thoughts for Children
Private Power Thoughts sessions are available in a range of packages that are designed to serve your child to the very highest benefit. Following a free consultation call, I will create a proposal for parents to review with my suggestions to help your child where support is most needed.
I have helped youngsters with:
Managing their ‘big’ emotions (anger, frustration, anxious feelings)
Worry and confidence wobbles
Developing their ‘muscles’ of resilience and perseverance
Embracing mistakes and the process of processing life lessons
Managing their exam stress and school overwhelm
Calmer exchanges in the family and dissolving attitude issues for better child/parent relationships
I am passionate about working closely with parents, keeping you in the loop and you can expect detailed updates following sessions so you can understand topics covered and these can then be enjoyed and reinforced in the home after sessions.
Often starting with the invaluable insight provided by a DISC Profile, the aim is to work with the child’s learning style and personality traits to treat each young person as the individual they truly are.
An example of a typical session may involve arriving in person (or on Skype), fun exercises and games to put your child at ease, exercises like My Body Signals and Power Breathing to help your children gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and being able to use simple tools to help keep them calmer and in a space of resourcefulness.
The tools and skills taught will also be shared with parents so that you are further able to continue supporting your child whilst developing positive strategies and habits that support them. Ongoing email support is provided throughout the duration of the package so that I can be as present as you wish whilst we work together to support your child.
Coaching packages start at £650 and run over the duration of two to three months, and flexible payment plans are also available.
Power Thoughts for Parents
Are struggling to understand your child and do you want to connect with them in a deeper way?
Would you love to feel a sense of ease when it comes to helping your child work through their uncomfortable feelings?
And do you want to learn how to stay grounded and calm in those moments when emotions run high?
You know you need to help your child navigate their big feelings and you’re trying your very best, but let’s be real. It’s HARD. And it’s even harder when you’re trying to juggle all the other elements that life is throwing your way!
Perhaps you’re worried that you’re not doing it right, or you’re thinking that you’re just making things worse .. and maybe you’re struggling to keep a lid on your own big feelings too?
Now if you can relate then please know that you’re definitely not alone and I’m here to help.
Over the past four years, I’ve been really fortunate to have worked with thousands of children worldwide, helping them discover the tools to navigate their emotions so that they’re feeling more confident and empowered within themselves. But as important as this is, I can’t help wondering, ‘Who’s helping you with YOUR big feelings?’
Supporting our children is all fair and well, and I’ve seen the positive impact this has BUT the foundations really begin at home - with YOU as their parents/caregivers.
It’s about how you manage your own big feelings, how you tolerate those difficult emotions, and how you’re able to work through your feelings in a healthy and positive way… however, this is easier said than done, right?
Before you start to feel guilty or beat yourself up, I want you to know this:
For many of us (and myself included), these tools and behaviours weren’t taught or modelled to us in any way. Perhaps you learned to suppress your feelings as a child or you were made to feel shame for expressing your feelings in a certain way?
It’s taken me into my early 30’s to really begin to look at doing things in a different way and a lot of this has come down to reparenting that little girl inside of me. By doing this, I was then able to support the children and families that so needed this too.
Now the good news is that this is possible for you too!
Power Thoughts Sessions for Parents are designed to help you understand your own emotions and develop the tools to help you work through your own big feelings - helping you have a greater capacity to support and nurture your child to work through their big feelings. You’ll also gain greater insights into what is actually going on for your child and practical tools are shared to help you develop and nurture those deeper connections.
This is also an opportunity to release the pressure and expectations you may have on yourself. You are just as much of a learner on this journey alongside your child. Just because you are their parent doesn’t mean you always have all the answers or that you’ll always get it right, and that is ok. Self-compassion will be key to making this work.