Kate Edmunds Emotional Coach

01/09/2025

26/08/2025

Parenting is the hardest, most beautiful, and most humbling job in the world.

And if I could go back and whisper something to my past self—the exhausted, overwhelmed, trying-her-best version of me—here’s what I’d say:

1️⃣ Calm is more powerful than control
2️⃣ Behavior is communication, not defiance
3️⃣ Connection builds cooperation—not compliance
4️⃣ Boundaries create safety, not fear
5️⃣ Big emotions don’t need control
6️⃣ Discipline means to teach, not punish

I used to believe my child was pushing my buttons, purposely misbehaving.
But the truth is → behavior is always communication.

Our little people can’t say, “Mum, I’m overwhelmed. I need your help.” So they show us through whining, crying, hitting, or melting down.

And I used to think being a “good parent” meant staying in control.
But parenting isn’t about control — it’s about guidance.

✨ Guidance builds trust.
✨ Trust builds influence.
✨ Influence carries you through toddlerhood, tween years, and beyond.

If I had known these 6 truths sooner, I would have spent less time reacting… and more time guiding ✨

If you’re ready to break the cycle of yelling, power struggles, and second-guessing yourself → join Secret September → click the link https://www.jocelyngreen.online/the-peaceful-parent-secret-september

26/08/2025

Too many children today are struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or low self-esteem, and often, the adults around them don’t know how to help. That’s where Ollie Coaching comes in.

👩‍🏫 Join Ali Knowles, creator of Ollie and His Super Powers, for a FREE online introduction to discover:
✨ What an Ollie Coach is (and isn’t!)
✨ How the Ollie model transforms children’s emotional wellbeing
✨ Why YOU could be the person to make a real difference in your community

This isn’t about therapy. It’s about giving children practical tools to understand and manage their emotions for life.

💻 Whether you’re a parent, teacher, support worker, or simply someone who wants to empower young people, this session could be your first step towards something life-changing.

📅 Date: Tonight Tue, 26 Aug
🔗 Reserve your free place now:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-informal-introduction-to-becoming-an-ollie-coach-440-tickets-1540968772079

💬 Because every child deserves the superpower of resilience.

22/08/2025

We came across this brilliant list from the Institute of Child Psychology: 10 things you should never share with your kids.

👉 It’s a powerful reminder: children aren’t meant to carry the weight of adult struggles. They need security, consistency, and the chance to just be children.

As Ollie Coaches, we see this in action all the time. When children are given adult worries, it can create stress, confusion, and even long-term emotional struggles.

𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
✨ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬.
✨ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.
✨ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

💬 What about you?
If you found yourself in one of these situations, how would you handle it? Would you share, or find another way to guide your child?

That’s exactly what becoming an Ollie Coach is all about — having the tools to guide children safely through life’s challenges. 💛

💻 Join Alison Knowles for a FREE online introduction to discover how you could make a real difference for children and families.

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-informal-introduction-to-becoming-an-ollie-coach-440-tickets-1540968772079

12/08/2025

Inside it are the things they collect every day, worries, fears, anger, confusion… and sometimes, joy and confidence.

When that backpack gets too heavy, it can affect how they think, feel, and behave.

But what if you could help them swap the troubles for tools?

That’s exactly what Ollie Coaches do: we give children the skills to understand and manage their emotions, so they can thrive at home, at school, and in life.

Join Alison Knowles for a free online introduction to discover how you could become an Ollie Coach and start making a life-changing difference for children and families.

📅 Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:00
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4ocHW52

🧠 Help children carry confidence, not burdens.

11/08/2025

Through the Ollie therapeutic Model and Ollie and his Superpowers books learn how to manage your emotions rather than being controlled by them, allowing you to become the best version of yourself. Get in touch with your local Ollie Coach (emotional therapist) or find out more about how to train to b...

11/08/2025

We’re excited to be in Armagh this September to support our amazing new NI Coach, Nuala Judge.

📅 18 September | 7–9pm
📍 Southern Region College (SRC), Armagh
Join us for an Introduction to the Ollie Model – discover how this powerful approach can help children (and adults!) understand and manage their emotions.

We’ll also be meeting with local schools from 17–19 September to share how the Ollie approach is changing lives.

💬 Tag a friend in Northern Ireland who should know about this!

09/08/2025

Ali Knowles, creator of the Ollie Model, is excited about the work we are embarking on with The Retail Trust to support employees and their families with the...