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My Teenager is the 'Class Clown'. How can I help them?
Being the class-clown is not necessarily a bad thing, as it can be a way for your teenager to express themselves and make others laugh....

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Rules and Boundaries are Important for children.
From a young age, children need to learn the importance of rules and boundaries. These guidelines help provide a sense of structure and...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


How Much Sleep do Teenagers Need?
Sleep is an essential part of everyone's life, and teenagers are no exception. According to the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


My Child doesn’t like the word NO!
As a parent, you may find yourself struggling with a child who doesn't seem to respond well to the word "NO!" It's important to remember...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Why is my Teen so Lazy?
Do you feel a bit exasperated when you see your teen dragging their feet and lacking that motivation to tackle the day? Being lazy...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


The Benefits of Teaching Empathy to your Child.
Teaching empathy to children is incredibly important for several reasons. First and foremost, empathy is the foundation of positive human...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Puberty Turns the life of Teens Upside Down, Including their Brains!
During puberty, the teenage brain undergoes significant changes. These changes are necessary to help them transition from childhood to...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Building Resilience in Children.
As parents and caregivers, it is important to help children develop resilience - the ability to bounce back from adversity and cope with...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Why do Teens Take Risks? It's like they're speaking a different language!
Being a teenager is like having a superpower, right? They feel unstoppable, like a superhero who can conquer anything, but risk-taking

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Your Childs Emotional Roller Coaster
As parents, we want our children to be happy & carefree. But, the reality is that life can be an emotional-roller coaster...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


5 Tips to Support Your Teen: The Ultimate Guide
Ah, the joys of being a parent to a teenager! It's like canoeing through rapids at times, with ups, downs, and unexpected twists. But...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


5 Steps to Dealing with an Angry Child
Having an angry child can be a challenging experience. But, it is important to stay calm at every step and approach the situation with...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20242 min read


The Rollercoaster Ride of Teenage Feelings!
Welcome to the teenage years - where emotions and feelings are as wild as a roller coaster! As we grow from little children to big adults...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


How to build a childs self-esteem.
Building a child's self-esteem is important for their overall growth and development. One of the key ways to do this is by providing...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Parenting Teens
As your little one blossoms into a teenage butterfly, parenting can be like a rollercoaster ride of emotions! From blissful moments to...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


Questions are Important...But so are the right words!
When we ask children questions, it is important to choose our words carefully. The language we use can greatly affect the responses

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jan 20, 20241 min read


7 Simple Ways to Encourage Emotional Resilience
If we help our children to build emotional-resilience and early in life they will grow into emotionally intelligent adults.

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Is allowing co-sleeping a good, or bad decision?
When a child refuses to sleep, co-sleeping can be an alternative when a child becomes frustrated or nervous at bedtime.

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jun 17, 20214 min read


Good night? Or nightmare! Top tips for Bedtime.
Some of us are lucky enough to have children who settle well at bedtime and sleep through the night, so we can get that all important ‘me...

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jun 10, 20214 min read


Tearing my hair out Teaching Life Skills to a Teen!
As parents it is often quicker and easier to do things for our children, rather than spending time waiting for them to do them. Life skills

Belinda - Ollie Coach
Jun 3, 20214 min read
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