Tag: child psychology
The 9-Year-Old Who Called Out Her Parents Without Saying a Word
Sometimes it isn’t the child that needs fixing. Sometimes, they’re just the loudest voice in a household silently screaming for change. This is a story about a client I once worked with – a little girl who, at just nine years old, was carrying the emotional weight of[…]
Read more25 Years Later, She Remembered Me, As the One Who Never Gave Up
When Jemma first came into my life, she was just three years old. She was one of my key children at a private nursery, and it quickly became obvious that she was selectively mute. She wouldn’t talk to me, the other staff, or even the other children. But[…]
Read moreHow Technology is Supporting Children’s Mental Health (Not Replacing It)
When you think about children’s therapy, the first word that comes to mind probably isn’t technology. In fact, when AI tools like ChatGPT first entered the scene, I said, “You can use it for inspiration, but it’s never going to be able to do your admin.” I’m here[…]
Read moreI Broke My Facebook Addiction (It Can Help Your Child Too)
In the middle of the pandemic, I got myself banned from Facebook and Instagram. Yes, you read that correctly. Someone reported the NLP4Kids account as being run by someone under the age of 13 (I do look young for my age! 😉) and overnight, I lost access to[…]
Read moreAnxiety: The Invisible Lodger in Your Home
When anxiety first shows up in a child’s life, it’s natural for parents and carers to go into full “rescue mode”. We change routines, soften our tones, and loosen our rules, hoping to wrap them in a bubble of safety. But what if, in doing so, we are[…]
Read moreHe Thought He Was Just Forgetful – Then This Happened
When it comes to the NLP4Kids syllabus, we save something special for the end. In fact, I sometimes worry that teaching memory skills last means it doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Because while it might look like a fun activity to impress parents at the end[…]
Read moreYou’ll Never Guess What He Said at His Final Session
Sometimes, the most powerful feedback we receive doesn’t come in the form of a polished Google review or a perfectly worded video testimonial. In the world of NLP4Kids, our clients are often too young to fully articulate the changes they’ve experienced or the gratitude they feel. But if[…]
Read moreWhy I Travelled to Bulgaria (by Coach!) for the NLP4Kids Book
Most people think creating a children’s franchise is about ideas and inspiration – but they rarely see what happens behind the scenes. The truth? Sometimes it’s cramped cupboards, endless pallets, and a coach trip across Eastern Europe that pushes every comfort zone you’ve got 😅. How One Webinar[…]
Read moreThe Surprising Traits Shared by Our Most Successful Practitioners
Every now and then, I’m asked the question: “What kind of person really succeeds in an NLP4Kids franchise?” And to be honest, it’s one of my favourite questions – because the answer is never quite what people expect. The DNA of an NLP4Kids Practitioner Last year, at one[…]
Read moreI Tore Up The NLP Books and Started Again
Are you curious about what really goes on in the NLP4Kids training, and how it differs from standard NLP? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions I get asked, especially when people are considering the Silver Level training. So today, let me take you[…]
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