Things I Wouldn’t Do as a Parenting Coach – But Let’s Do This Differently!

There’s a huge stigma around being sent on a ‘parenting course.’ It makes you feel like someone is pointing the finger, telling you that your child’s behaviour is a direct result of you ‘doing it wrong.’ But let me tell you something—Worley’s World is NOT about that.

We don’t tell you what to change about your parenting. We don’t push rigid routines, rules, or make you feel like a failure. Instead, we empower your unique parenting style, helping you discover what works best for your family. Because every family is different, and the real magic happens when you learn how to recognise emotions, build self-awareness, and create a space where feelings aren’t something to ‘fix’—they’re something to understand. And the best part? It’s all done in a fun, playful way that doesn’t feel like yet another parenting course.

Now, there’s a TikTok trend going around—5 things I wouldn’t do as a parenting coach. But, because I like to do things my own way (hello, rainbow sheep of the internet), I’m focusing on just one. Because this one thing? It’s the most important shift you can make.

❌ I Would NEVER Tell My Child to Stop Crying or Stop Being Angry

At Worley’s World, we teach that all emotions are valid. Anger, sadness, frustration, excitement, jealousy—they all serve a purpose. Our brains use emotions to communicate with us, and when we shut them down, we’re missing an opportunity to understand what’s really going on.

Instead of ‘Stop crying’ → Try: “I can see you’re really upset. Do you want to tell me about it?”

Instead of ‘Calm down!’ → Try: “Your angry monster is getting big—let’s figure out what it’s trying to tell us.”

Name and tame the emotion—that’s my motto! And in Worley’s World, we use friendly emotion monsters to help make this easier (because let’s be honest, sometimes feelings can be a bit of a monster!).

Want to Learn More?

In May, I’ll be running Be the Boss of Your Brain – For Grown-Ups. This 90-minute training is all about helping YOU become the superhero of your brain—because when you understand your own emotions, it becomes so much easier to guide your child through theirs.

💡 What You’ll Get:

• Practical, thought-provoking strategies that you can use straight away

• Engaging and fun techniques that don’t feel like ‘another parenting course’

• A deep dive into self-regulation—because it starts with us!

From just £30, you can start learning how to be your child’s emotional superhero. And if you want the full package, I’ve got an exclusive membership offer that includes my When Worley books, physical resources, and a year of support.

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Because at the end of the day? It’s okay to feel the feels. 💜