#09 Nicole Oke - Empowering Kids Through Emotional Literacy

Simon Badrock and Nicole Oke discuss the importance of emotional literacy in children's development. Nicole shares her journey to writing children's books, focusing on managing big emotions and the power of possibility. They delve into storytelling, the creative process, and offer practical steps for parents to create a safe emotional space and handle mistakes. The episode highlights the positive impacts of Nicole's books and her balance between motherhood and a writing career.

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Simon Badrock

Host • 29%

Nicole Oke

Guest • 71%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction by Simon Badrock and Guest Nicole Oke
1:16	Nicole Oke's background, emotional literacy, and journey to writing children's books
4:17	Emotional intelligence and managing big emotions in children
8:17	Core messages in Nicole's books and the power of possibility
13:15	Storytelling, the creative process, and practical steps for parents
20:42	Creating a safe space for emotions and handling parental mistakes
24:23	Positive impacts of Nicole's books in various settings
28:35	Balancing motherhood and a writing career
31:34	Key takeaways and where to find Nicole's work
34:48	Closing remarks and well wishes

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