Nurturing Minds

Nurturing Minds Coaching Psychologist (MSc) | Supporting parents, professionals and teams to lead with compassion, curiosity and confidence. Helping people thrive!

Delivering psychologically informed coaching, wellbeing workshops and staff training (in person & online).

05/05/2026

In those moments, it’s easy to see behaviour as a problem.

But the way you see the behaviour shapes everything that happens next.

When the thought is
“they’re being disrespectful”
it’s much harder to stay calm, think clearly, and respond in the way you actually want to.

But when you shift it towards
“they’re having a hard time and don’t know what to do right now”

your whole response changes.

You feel more regulated.
You can think more clearly.
You’re able to hold the boundary and support your child through the feeling.

And that’s where real learning happens.

Not just behaviour change…
but your child learning how to handle what they’re feeling.

I’m Amy, a coaching psychologist and mum, and I support parents to feel more clear and confident, so family life feels that bit easier.

Follow along for more 🤍

Does this sound like your morning? If you’re stuck in this cycle, threatening, following through or backing down, and no...
30/04/2026

Does this sound like your morning?

If you’re stuck in this cycle, threatening, following through or backing down, and nothing actually changing, you’re not alone and you’re not failing.

As a coaching psychologist who has worked with children and families for 14 years, this is one of the most common patterns I see. And the good news is it’s one you can change.

Understanding what’s beneath your child’s behaviour and giving yourself the tools to respond rather than react is where everything starts to change.

That’s exactly what my Parent and Child Anger Workshop is designed to do.

📅 27th May — half term week
📍 Small group, local, face to face
✅ Includes my parent guide and follow up support
🧒 Child focused — you and your child do this together

Comment ‘RESPOND’ below and I’ll send you all the details 👇

28/04/2026

I’m hoping to get Nurturing Minds out into the community more this summer ☀️

Does anyone know of any school or nursery summer fairs or village fetes that are looking for stall holders?

I’ll be bringing supportive resources for parents and children around emotions, behaviour and wellbeing 💛

Would really appreciate any recommendations or connections, or feel free to message me if you’re organising one!

23/04/2026

Good parenting isn’t about keeping your child happy all the time.

Because good parents will set boundaries children don’t like:

– “You can’t have another biscuit.”
– “It’s time to do your homework.”
- “It’s time to leave the park.”

And when that happens, your child will feel:

– frustration
– anger
– disappointment
– upset

Those moments aren’t something to fix or avoid.

Yes, they’re hard.
But this is where the real learning happens.

This is where children learn:
– what those feelings feel like
– how to express them
– how to manage and move through them

And when you can stay steady…
when you can hold the boundary and the emotion…
when you can stay connected even when it’s hard…

That’s what builds emotional security.
That’s what builds resilience.

Because when a child’s emotions are shut down, dismissed, or escalated…

They don’t learn how to cope with the feeling.
They learn that the feeling isn’t okay.
And they can feel alone in their struggles.

If this is something you’re finding difficult, you’re not alone.

I’m Amy, a Coaching Psychologist, and I support parents to manage their own emotions, support their children’s emotions, and build calmer, more connected relationships at home.

Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send you my free 5 step guide on how to stay steady without shouting or shutting down when your child is having a hard time.

21/04/2026

We talk about love languages for adults…

But for kids, it’s much simpler.

PLAY.

This is when they’re:
💫 most relaxed
💫 most engaged
💫 most themselves

It’s how they learn.
It’s how they process what’s going on for them.

But I know what it actually feels like as a parent…

You’ve got a million things to do
your brain is full
you’re already touched out

And now you’re being asked to:

sit on the floor
drink imaginary tea
and fully commit to it 😅

It is the last thing you’ve got capacity for.

But if we want:

👉 fewer meltdowns
👉 better communication
👉 more cooperation
👉 a calmer, easier home life

We need to speak their language.

Because when you join them in their world…

you’re helping them:

👉 feel more settled
👉 learn how to handle things
👉 build the skills they can use in real life

That might look like:

👉 acting out tricky situations
👉 playing through friendship stuff
👉 practising what to say or do
👉 playing mindfulness/ emotional regulation games

This is exactly what I do in my parent & child workshops too.

Taking the emotional skills we want our children to learn…

and turning them into something they can actually use and play with in real life.

I’m running a parent & child anger workshop in May to help you handle big emotions without it turning into a battle.

If you want the details, comment PLAY and I’ll send them over 🤍

The hardest part of parenting isn’t your child’s behaviour.It’s what it brings up in you.Because those moments…The meltd...
08/04/2026

The hardest part of parenting isn’t your child’s behaviour.
It’s what it brings up in you.

Because those moments…

The meltdowns
The shouting
The refusal
The constant demands

They don’t just test your patience.
They test your capacity.

And when you’re already overwhelmed, stretched or running on empty…

It’s so much harder to respond how you want to.

Not because you lack patience…
but because you’re already overwhelmed.
And you don’t have the support or resources in that moment.

This is what I come back to, again and again.

Not getting it right.
Not staying calm all the time.

👉 But making sure I feel supported and resourced enough to handle life challenges and curve balls.

Because that’s what actually changes how we respond.

And it’s exactly what I support parents with.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, reactive or like you’re not showing up how you want to…

Comment SUPPORT and I’ll message you 🤍

06/04/2026

If we want our kids to feel confident and secure…

We have to be able to handle what’s going on in us.

The frustration
The anxiety
The overwhelm
The urge to control, fix or react

Because when we don’t…

It spills out.

In our tone
our reactions
our inconsistency
our self doubt

This is what your child starts to internalise about themselves and the world.

It’s not just about what you say or do.

It’s about what’s happening in you.

I help parents feel more steady, clear and in control so they can respond in a way that actually feels good.

If you want things to feel clearer and easier at home, comment EASE and I’ll message you 🤍

04/04/2026

Seeing your child struggle can feel really difficult.

It brings up the urge to fix it.
To step in.
To make it easier.

But when we do that too quickly…

we take away the chance for them to:

figure things out
build trust in themselves
learn they can handle hard things

And over time, that looks like:

👉 “I can’t do this”
👉 “someone else will fix it”

This doesn’t mean leaving them on their own.

It means being there… without taking over.

That balance is where so many parents feel unsure.

I help parents feel more clear and confident in moments like this so they know when to step in… and when to step back.

If you want that support, comment GUIDE and I’ll send it to you 🤍

03/10/2025

It is easy to over commit and take on too much. Trying to be the best Mama, partner, friend, employee, sibling. As well as keep the house clean, find the time and energy to exercise and eat healthily and have time to see friends and have hobbies!

Remember “you can do anything, but you can’t do everything” - David Allen

Slow down Mama and ask yourself, is what your asking of yourself realistic? How important is this to me right now?

✨ A new chapter for Nurturing Minds ✨When I first started Nurturing Minds, it was all about creating a safe, supportive ...
02/10/2025

✨ A new chapter for Nurturing Minds ✨

When I first started Nurturing Minds, it was all about creating a safe, supportive space for parents and families. That work will always remain at the heart of what I do to create a better future for our children 💛

But over the last few years I’ve grown, my clients have grown, and my practice has naturally grown too.

Today, I’m stepping into this new chapter as a Coaching Psychologist, bringing together my personal journey, my professional training, and the lessons I’ve learned from walking alongside so many of you already.

What does that mean? It means I get to keep doing the work I love, helping people move through challenges, build confidence, and create changes that ripple into their lives, their families, and their work. And it also means I can now offer more: support for individuals, for professionals working with children and families, and for organisations who want to invest in wellbeing.

This is just the beginning. Thank you for being here and for being part of the journey so far I can’t wait to share what’s to come. ✨

👉 Find out more about coaching here: https://www.nurturingminds.co/coachingwithamy

🌊 Free Walk & Talk - This Friday 🌊Sometimes you just need to get out of the house, breathe some fresh air and be around ...
14/07/2025

🌊 Free Walk & Talk - This Friday 🌊

Sometimes you just need to get out of the house, breathe some fresh air and be around others who truly see you.

If you’re craving connection, conversation or just a space to pause, come and join me this Friday, 18th July at 11am for a relaxed walk with other Mums.

We’ll walk for around an hour at a steady pace (pushchair friendly route) and for those who fancy it we can grab a coffee afterwards at a local cafe.

This isn’t a coaching session, there’s nothing to prepare just come as you are. Tired eyes, busy minds, little ones in tow. All are welcome here.

📆 Friday 18th July
⏰ 11 am

For more information on location please click the link in my bio and let me know your coming by signing up so I know who to wait for on Friday!

Please share with your Mama friends 💛

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