Wendy Miller Coaching

🌟 Is your child worried about returning to school? 🌟

Are they feeling nervous about the changes that September might bring?

😟 A new year group?
👩‍🏫 A new teacher?
👫 New friends or a different class?
🏫 A new school?
💭 Or simply feeling anxious about the unknown?

Sometimes children just need a little confidence boost and some practical strategies to help them feel ready.

That's why I'm running FREE Wise Minds Summer Wellbeing sessions!

Through fun, interactive activities, games and coaching, children will have the opportunity to:

⭐ Build confidence
⭐ Understand their emotions
⭐ Learn how to manage worries
⭐ Develop calming strategies
⭐ Build resilience
⭐ Feel more prepared for the new school year

📍 Goldenhill Community Centre
🗓️ Tuesday 25th August | 10am–12pm

📍 Meir Matters
🗓️ Thursday 27th August | 10am–12pm

📍 Bentilee Family Hub
🗓️ Thursday 27th August | 1pm–3pm

👧 For children aged 7–12
💷 Completely FREE
👥 Only 10 places per session

If your child is already starting to worry about September, this could be just the confidence boost they need.

Book your FREE place:
👉 www.wendymillercoaching.co.uk/bookings

Please feel free to share this post with another parent who might find it helpful.

Funded by the Family Matters Microgrant Programme.

🌞 Is your child starting to worry about going back to school? 🌞

For many children, the excitement of the summer holidays gradually turns into worries about September.

💭 Will I like my new teacher?
💭 What if my friends aren't in my class?
💭 Will the work be harder?
💭 What if I don't fit in?
💭 What if I'm moving to a new school?

These worries are completely normal, but they can grow if children don't have the confidence and strategies to manage them.

That's why I've created the FREE Wise Minds Summer Wellbeing Club.

Through fun games, creative activities and interactive coaching, children will learn to:
⭐ understand their emotions
⭐ build confidence
⭐ manage worries
⭐ develop resilience
⭐ learn calming techniques
⭐ feel more positive and prepared for returning to school.

The sessions are relaxed, welcoming and designed to help children realise that they're stronger, braver and more capable than they sometimes believe.

📍 Goldenhill Community Centre – Tuesday 25th August
📍 Meir Matters – Thursday 27th August
📍 Bentilee Family Hub – Thursday 27th August

👧 For children aged 7–12
💷 Completely FREE
👥 Places are limited to just 10 children per session, so early booking is recommended.

Book your child's place today by scanning the QR code on the poster or visiting:
www.wendymillercoaching.co.uk/bookings

These workshops have been made possible thanks to funding from the Family Matters Microgrant Programme.

❤️ Let's help children return to school feeling calmer, more confident and ready to thrive.

Meir Matters
Goldenhill Community Centre

Thank you to everyone that has completed the questionnaire so far. There is still time to share your views about the support you've received and would like for your anxious child: https://forms.gle/BvWhF2AWn6gfCmUM9
Please share with others that might find it relevant. Thank you.

Could you help shape better support for parents?

Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of supporting many children and families experiencing anxiety and difficulties attending school. More recently, this journey has also become personal, giving me an even deeper understanding of how overwhelming it can feel when it's your own child.

I'm now carrying out some research to better understand parents' experiences, so I can create support that genuinely meets families' needs—whether that's practical resources, a parent community, workshops, videos, a podcast or an online course.
If you've supported a child who has struggled with anxiety or attending school, I'd be so grateful if you could spare 10–15 minutes to complete my questionnaire.
Your experiences could help other families feel understood, supported and less alone.

🔗 Complete the questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/UTqGrGawHxBD9RpcA

Thank you so much for your support. Please feel free to share this with other parents who may have experiences they'd be willing to share.

“I know my child is struggling… I just don’t know how to help.”

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone.

Many children find it hard to explain their worries, fears, or big emotions—and as parents, it can be hard to know where to start.

That’s exactly why I’ve created the Wise For My Size Book Club 🌿

Through story, gentle conversation and simple activities, we help children:
✔ Understand their feelings
✔ Build confidence
✔ Feel safe to express themselves

And you’ll leave with tools to keep those conversations going at home.

👉 Find out more & book: wendymillercoaching.co.uk/bookings

🌿 NEW: Parent & Child Book Club

A calm, welcoming space to help your child understand their feelings, build confidence, and connect with you through story.

Each month we:
📖 Read a carefully chosen story
💬 Explore feelings in a child-friendly way
🎨 Take part in simple, engaging activities

🎁 You’ll also take home the book + a parent guide

Starting with:
The Worry, Ntombi’s Path, Ayaan and the Camel

📍 Goldenhill, Uttoxeter & Cheadle
👨‍👩‍👧 For children aged 7–11 and their parent/carer

✨ Small, supportive groups, starting on May 18th

👉 Book here at www.wendymillercoaching.co.uk/bookings

✨ FREE NeuroWise Children’s Coaching Group (ages 7–11) ✨

Is your child:
• worried or anxious
• struggling with confidence
• finding big emotions overwhelming
• experiencing the world a little differently

This term at NeuroWise, we’ll be exploring the senses and helping children understand how they experience and interact with the world. Across the eight-week course, children will take part in gentle activities and discussions to explore their sensory preferences and sensitivities — and how these connect to emotions, behaviour and confidence.

NeuroWise is a small, supportive coaching group designed to help children build confidence, emotional awareness and resilience in a calm, neuro-affirming environment.

🧠 Playful, practical, pressure-free sessions
👫 Small group (max 10 children)
📅 Eight-week course starting Monday 23rd February
⏰ Mondays 6–7pm
📍 The Snug Stay and Play, Cheadle
🎟️ FREE – funded by Blooming Genius & Cheadle Town Council

Children do not need a diagnosis to attend — every child is welcomed, seen and valued.

Spaces are limited.
👉 See the flyer for details and booking information or scan the QR code.

💛 Led by Wendy Miller, experienced teacher & certified children’s coach.

Follow the link to book your child's place: https://bookthatin.com/link/neurowise

Here is an article I wrote for ND360Hub about supporting children with anxiety.

After the half-Term Break, Anxiety Grows
For many neurodiverse children, the transition back to school after a half-term break can trigger heightened anxiety, from changes in routine to sensory overwhelm, social pressure, and feelings of being “different.”

In this month’s ND360 Hub magazine, children’s coach Wendy Miller shares how her coaching work helps anxious children understand their feelings, regulate their emotions, and take small, practical steps toward self-confidence.

“My role is to shine a light on these thoughts, feelings and emotions — and to help children see them in a new, more positive way.”

In one powerful example, Wendy supported a 13-year-old autistic boy who had withdrawn from his peers. By exploring his world through his senses, setting manageable goals, and creating a calming toolkit, they were able to build his confidence and reduce his anxiety about daily challenges.

You can find Wendy on the ND360 Hub, where she supports families navigating transitions, anxiety, and neurodivergent experiences.

Wendy’s 3 Tips for Supporting Anxious, Neurodiverse Children:

1️⃣ Normalise feelings – remind them anxiety is valid and human
2️⃣ Use small steps – break tasks down to make them manageable
3️⃣ Create a toolkit – from breathing to movement, find what soothes them

✅ Search ND360 Hub for free to find family-focused professionals like Wendy
✅ Get our free digital magazine each month for real strategies and live
Join now: www.nd360hub.co.uk

Wise For My Size Conference 2025! 🥳

I can't wait for a day of connection and community. My intention for today is to deepen my coaching practice and explore the new resources.

We are all set for our group session in Uttoxeter this evening. We are going to be making our worries and interviewing them tonight!