THE HOW TO COURSE FOR HAPPINESS
Building your child's mental wellbeing starts long before there's a problem.
Discover 6 practical, evidence-based skills to help your child build confidence, navigate friendships and handle life's challenges, preparing them for childhood, teenage years and adulthood.
By Amanda Hawes
Clinical and Educational & Developmental Psychologist with over 25 years of experience
Give your child the skills they'll need long after childhood.
Help your child believe in themselves, build positive relationships and learn how to cope when life doesn't go their way.
This is for you as a parent if…
You hear your child say "I can't do it" before they've even tried
and you want to help them develop the confidence to give things a go, even when they're difficult.
You want to give your child the best possible start in life, and you know their emotional wellbeing matters just as much as their education and achievements.
You notice how much friendships and fitting in already matter to your child
and you want them to feel secure in who they are, rather than constantly worrying about what other people think.
You see your child getting upset when they lose, make a mistake or something doesn't go to plan
and you want to help them learn how to handle disappointment and try again.
You're conscious of the pressure children face today
from social media and school expectations to comparing themselves with others, and you want to give your child the tools to navigate it all.
You're already investing in your child's education, hobbies and experiences
and you want to give their emotional wellbeing the same attention, before there's ever a reason to worry.
We teach our children how to look after their physical health. What about their mental health?
We spend so much time helping our children learn, develop and succeed.
We encourage them to work hard at school, try new activities, build friendships and discover what they're good at.
Yet some of the most important skills they'll need in life aren't always taught.
How to believe in themselves, cope when things don't go their way, appreciate what they have and feel confident without comparing themselves to others.
These are the foundations of positive mental health, and just like learning to read or ride a bike, they're skills children can develop through practice.
Too often, we only think about children's mental health when they're already struggling.
The How To Course for Happiness helps you start building these essential skills at home, long before there's a problem.
Because supporting children's mental wellbeing should be about prevention, not just intervention.
Everything you need to help your child grow up happy and confident.
With over 25 years of experience as a child and adolescent psychologist, Amanda will show you how to:
Help your child feel happy and good about themselves.
Build their confidence to try new things.
Help them make friends and handle friendship problems.
Teach them how to cope when things go wrong.
Help them stop constantly comparing themselves to others.
Build simple habits that support their mental health as they grow.
PLUS: Easy activities, worksheets and practical tools you can use together at home.
From an early age,
Amanda found herself naturally drawn to supporting and listening to friends and family members who needed emotional guidance
This innate ability to empathise and provide comfort evolved into a passionate career in psychology.
Today, Amanda's mission extends beyond traditional psychological support
- she is dedicated to ensuring that every individual has access to the best possible support options, regardless of their life circumstances.
By combining her expertise in psychology with innovative approaches to creating supportive environments, Amanda helps clients develop comprehensive pathways to success.
Common Questions
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The course is designed for parents of children and teenagers. The skills you'll learn can be adapted as your child grows, so you can start building strong foundations now and continue using them throughout their teenage years.
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Absolutely! In fact, that's exactly why I created it.
You don't need to wait until your child is struggling to support their mental health. Just like we teach children healthy habits for their physical wellbeing, we can teach them skills that help build happiness, confidence and resilience.
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If you're already thinking about your child's emotional wellbeing, you're exactly the kind of parent I created this course for.
I'll help you understand the psychology behind happiness and give you practical, evidence-based strategies you can use with your child, so you feel more confident about what you're doing and why it matters.
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Not at all!
This course is about small, simple things you can introduce into everyday family life.
From conversations in the car to activities around the dinner table, you'll discover practical ways to build happiness skills without adding more to your already busy schedule.
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Many of the skills covered in the course can also be helpful for children who are finding things difficult.
However, this is an educational course designed to support positive mental wellbeing. It isn't a replacement for individual psychological support or therapy if your child needs it.
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The course is split into 6 easy-to-follow bite-size modules, taking you through everything you need to know about building your child's happiness and emotional wellbeing.
You'll also receive practical activities, worksheets and bonus resources to help you put what you've learnt into practice at home.
You don't need to change everything overnight. Start with one small thing and build from there.
The best time to support your child's mental health is before they're struggling.
You don't need to wait until your child loses confidence, starts experiencing anxiety or finds life difficult to begin building the skills that support positive mental wellbeing.
You can start now.
Give your child the skills to build their own happiness, throughout childhood and into adulthood.