Meet Olivia
The Positive Parent Coach®
Hello, my name is Olivia! I am a Psychologist, Early Years Specialist and Parent Coach. I have over 16 years experience in education, psychology and child development, have published 2 scientific papers and spoken at global events.
I am the Founder of Raising Positive People and I am on a mission to help Parents successfully navigate everyday challenges with their children.
I’m also a Mum of 3 so I know exactly what it’s like juggling multiple needs, responsibilities and trying to get that balance right. It’s one of the reasons I pride myself on being very real, and giving parents tools and strategies that work in practice, not just in theory!
I support parents and carers to understand what’s going on in those most challenging moments and to feel confident in navigating through them successfully.
My Approach is based on Positive Psychology and is built on the foundations of Connection, Curiosity and Compassion.
Parents contact me for support with a variety of challenges, these include…
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Knowing how to respond when their child has a tantrum
This could involve shouting, hitting, throwing things, running away or telling the parent to ‘Go away’
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Understanding what to do when their child isn't listening to them
Your child might ignore you, purposefully do the opposite of what you’ve said or show generally defiant behaviour
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Parents wanting to stop the shouting and nagging
Parents who have found themselves in negative patterns of behaviour who want to know how to get th results they was from their child without having to shout or ask constantly
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Feeling confident in using approaches that avoid making threats, punishing or bribing their children
So many parent use reward systems like steers or star charts, remove toys or priviledges or send their children to their room because they don’t know any other ways of responding. However this can have negative longer term impacts
Some more detail about me…
If you've ever found yourself feeling unsure of how to respond to your child's behaviour, or thinking there must be a better way as you spend most of your day nagging or refereeing your children then you're in the right place! There is a better way and I can show you how 😀
My background in Psychology, coupled with my own personal development journey through pregnancy and motherhood lead me to starting my own business Coaching and Supporting Parents to find ways to remain calm, feel confident in their parenting and connect with their children.
My mission is to empower you to take control of your parenting and enjoy it! To celebrate your child's strengths and to know you have options and tools you can draw on.. I know what works in practice and you can be reassured that my Parenting Approach is successful and realistic!
I have over 16 years experience in Psychology, Education and Child Development. I've published 2 scientific papers, trained as a specialist in The Early Years and completed training in Theraplay. I've also continued to develop my knowledge and training around Positive Psychology and Positive Parenting, as well as Internal Family Systems therapy. I have a 6 year old, a 4 year old and a 2 year old, so you can trust that I really do understand the challenges and demands of motherhood, and how to juggle responsibilities.
My own parenting journey has enabled me to develop my skills and I have complete confidence that My Positive Parenting Approach works even with multiple children and smaller age gaps.
I have also spoken at 2 global conferences, featured in over 20 national and international publications, appeared as an expert on podcasts, written numerous blogs and articles as well as being interviewed by a number of other professionals across the sector. I support Educational Settings as well as families and can help you in liaising with your child's educational setting if required.
Being a parent is incredible but you cant deny it has its challenges. It's learning to overcome those challenges, to grow and develop, to be aware of you and your needs and to know that being a Parent doesn't mean you can't have dreams and aspirations for yourself. It takes commitment and dedication, like all good things, but it's a positive way of life and it is the best message you can give your children.
Thank you so much for being here and congratulations on starting the process of Raising Positive People (that includes you 😉)
Olivia x
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Being a parent is incredible but you cant deny it has its challenges.
It's learning to overcome those challenges, to grow and develop, to be aware of you and your desires and to know that being a Parent doesn't mean you can't have dreams and aspirations for yourself. It takes commitment and dedication, like all good things, but it's a positive way of life and it is the best message you can give your children.