about
Parenting is hard and can feel relentless.
I'm a mum of three, I get it.
The noise, the bickering, the whining and the selective listening, it's enough to drive you a bit nuts isn't it?
Perhaps you have the opposite problem and your kids are worriers, anxious and lacking in self-esteem?
I help parents understand their child’s world, understanding your children, their feelings and their behaviour is crucial to building a deep meaningful connection. I teach effective parenting strategies and parenting tools for growth and change, creating a feeling of empowerment for the whole family.
I also work closely with schools, offering observations, support and bespoke plans with solutions and steps moving forward. Schools have a lot to contend with and outside support and working collaboratively can be the change that is needed.
My Approach
The Positive Parenting with Josie approach was born 10 years ago and has grown. When studying Montessori Education over 12 years ago I came across the approach of Positive Parenting, Positive Discipline and Dr Jane Nelson. I knew parenting positively was what I wanted to use with my own children an approach that worked and felt loving. I then became a Positive Discipline facilitator creating workshops and working with families and schools with my approach. I have been doing this for over nine years and absolutely love what I do. Having worked with children personally for ten years I understand how they work. I am hugely passionate, supportive, empathetic yet firm in my approach in supporting families and most importantly help you to understand your children. They are magic, our babies they deserve to feel capable, loved and understood.
I have no doubt that we all want to raise happy, healthy, interesting and self-sufficient children. But sometimes the reality of how hard it is to keep calm, implement boundaries and remain patient with our kids can be overwhelming!
You know we only get one shot at this parenting job, it is true, they do grow up so fast, but in the moment it can feel like the days are very long! It's my job to help parents be as awesome as they can be, and teach the skills and tools that I know really work to create a happy and harmonious home. I absolutely love my work, and feel very privileged to play a small part in helping you to bring up your little people.
“I attended a positive parenting workshop with Josie when my son was 2yrs old. She is such an expert, so passionate about positive parenting and a pleasure to learn with. She can answer any question or talk about any scenario, never critical of parents, always supportive. I came away empowered, ready to try a new approach. I continue to use positive parenting techniques as my children get older and would recommend a workshop with Josie to anyone.”
— Julia Lyons, mum of two