✨ The Feelings Detective® Academy

When the big feelings hit — you'll finally know what to do.

A monthly membership for parents of children with big emotions. Real tools, real support, and a supportive community of people who get it. No more guessing.

Cancel anytime • 14-day refund

Let's talk about feelings.

😊Happy
😌Calm
😢Sad
😠Angry
😟Worried
Better conversations. Stronger connections. Brighter futures.
8:35 am, Tuesday morning

You know that moment at the school gate?

Your little one is gripping your coat sleeve. Won't let go. Other parents are walking past, pretending not to look. The teacher is doing that sympathetic-but-uncomfortable smile.

You're saying "come on darling, you'll be okay" in that bright voice, but inside, you're falling apart.

Because last night was the third night in a row of "I've got a tummy ache, I can't go in tomorrow." The night before, was crying at bedtime. Before that was screaming when you laid out the school uniform.

And you don't know what's wrong. School says he's "fine once he settles." But you see the look in his eyes when you pry his fingers off your coat and walk away. And you carry it with you all day.

"Am I making it worse by being soft? Or worse by pushing him? Why can't I fix this for my own child?"
♥ I see you

You're not doing it wrong. And your child isn't broken.

Honestly? Their feelings have just grown bigger than they know what to do with. And nobody's ever shown you how to help them make those feelings child-size.

That's not a parenting failure. That's a gap in what we were all taught.

You can love your child fiercely and still feel completely lost at the school gate. Both things are true. And both things are about to get a whole lot easier.

🔍 What you've already tried

You've done everything the books told you. And you're still standing in the playground at 8:35 am.

  • Sticker charts. Reward systems. Treats after school.
  • Reasoning. "School is safe. Your teacher loves you."
  • Parenting books that say "validate their feelings"   without telling you how.
  • The GP visit that ended with "he'll grow out of it."
  • Asking other parents who shrug, or worse, judge.
The problem isn't you. The problem is nobody handed you the actual tools.
✨ The Shift

Your child becomes a Feelings Detective.
You become their Emotional Champion.

Two simple roles. One transformation. The whole family stops fighting the feeling and starts working with them.

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Your child

The Feelings Detective®

Suddenly, they have language and tools to help make BIG feelings child-size and reduce the meltdowns.

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You

Their Emotional Champion

Not perfect, just held, supported, and finally equipped with the actual tools nobody ever gave you.

FromGuessing
ToKnowing
FromAlone
ToHeld
FromReacting
ToLeading

This is for you if…

If any of these sound like your life right now, you're in exactly the right place.

You've tried sticker charts, reasoning, and parenting booksAnd still don't know what to actually say at 8: 35 am at the school gate.
You're tired of being told to "validate their feelings"Without anyone showing you how to actually do it.
You want a real community of parents walking the same roadNot another noisy Facebook group full of judgement.
You want to feel held and empoweredNot just one or the other. Tools you can use tonight, and people who get it.
Your child is between roughly 4 and 11 And the big feelings, anxiety, anger, sadness, school refusal, and sibling fights have grown bigger than either of you knows what to do with.
You want to stop guessingAnd finally, trust yourself as a parent again.
🔍 Inside the Academy

Everything you need to finally know what to do.

Plus, the kind of community that means you never have to figure this out alone again.

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A Monthly Theme

One focused topic each month so you're never drowning in info. School Anxiety. Bedtime Battles. Sibling Fights. Big Tantrums. "I Hate You, Mummy." Worry & Overthinking. We go deep on what matters.

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A Live Champion's Call with Jodie

Once a month. Live Q&A and hot seats. Bring your real situation, like the meltdown that happened on Tuesday, and get real answers. Can't make it? Watch the recorded replay.

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A Child-Friendly Detective Kit

Printable activities, conversation starters, and a Feelings Detective® mission to do with your child each month. Tested. Doable. Sized for tired parents and busy little humans.

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The Full Detective Library

Every past training. Every theme. Every resource. Searchable. So when it's 9 pm, and you're panicking about school refusal in the morning, you can find help fast.

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The Community — a supportive community of people who get it

A private, calm, safe space where you can ask anything, share the wins, vent the hard stuff, and find your people. Parents walking the same road. No judgement. Just "oh, thank goodness, you too?" moments and real support.



Founder, Sunny Kids Shine®

I built Sunny Kids Shine® because too many parents are standing at the school gate, at bedtime, at the kitchen table at 4 pm on a Tuesday, quietly falling apart. Not because they don't love their kids fiercely. But because nobody handed them the actual tools to manage these big feelings in healthy ways.

So I built the tools. And then I built a place where parents could come and use them together, with someone in their corner who genuinely gets it.

That's the Academy. That's why I'm here. And honestly, I cannot wait to meet you inside.

🏆 Award-winning children's mental health service 🔍 Creator of the Feelings Detective® method
♥ Real Words From Real Champions

What parents are saying about the Academy.

As we welcome our founding members, we'll be sharing their words right here. Want to be one of the first stories?

Your story goes here. As a founding member, you get a front-row seat — and your words might be the ones a future parent reads at 9pm when they're at their wits' end.

— Coming soon

Founding member testimonials coming soon. The Academy is brand new, and the parents joining now are shaping what this becomes.

— Coming soon

Your transformation deserves to be celebrated. Real wins from real parents will land here as our community grows.

— Coming soon
,Join now and tell me what shifts for you.
💫 The Investment

The price of a takeaway.
The value of finally trusting yourself.

Less than £1 a day. No contracts. No lock-ins. Cancel anytime, no awkwardness.

FFounding Members

The Feelings Detective® Academy

£25/month

Cancel anytime • First month risk-free

Every month you get:

  • A focused monthly theme (with training, tools, and the deep dive)
  • A live Champion's Call with Jodie (plus replay)
  • A child-friendly Detective Kit to do with your child
  • Full access to the Detective Library (every past resource)
  • The Champions Community, your supportive people who get it
The 14-Day No-Awkwardness Guarantee. Come in. Look around. Join a Champion's Call. If it's not for you, email us within 14 days, and we'll refund every penny.

Secure checkout • Cancel anytime • Become her Emotional Champion

💬 Your Questions, Answered

The things you're actually wondering.

My child is older / younger than 7. Will this still work?

Yes — the Academy is built for parents of children roughly 4 to 11, and the principles apply beyond that. The Detective Kits adapt to your child's age and stage. If you're not sure, email me, and I'll tell you honestly whether it's a fit.

I've tried other parenting programs. How is this different?

No more generic "validate their feelings" with no instructions. You get the actual tools in a language tired parents can use. You get a real human (me) on a live call each month. And you get a community of parents who genuinely get it, not another noisy Facebook group.

What if I can't make the live Champion's Call each month?

Every call is recorded, and the replay is uploaded to the Library within 24 hours. You can submit your question in advance and watch the answer later. Many of our members never make the live call and still get huge value.


No — it lives in our private space, away from Facebook's algorithm and notifications. Calmer. Safer. No targeted ads, no doom-scrolling, no judgment from strangers. Just parents walking the same road.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Two clicks from your account. No phone calls, no "are you sure?" forms. Plus the 14-day refund window if you change your mind early.

What if my child won't engage with the Detective activities?

That's completely normal, and actually, we start with you. When you shift, your child starts shifting too. The Detective Kits are an invitation, not homework. Use what lands. Skip what doesn't.

Is this therapy?

No, the Academy is education and support, not therapy. If what you're navigating needs clinical support, I'll always point you to the right professional help. The Academy works beautifully alongside therapy, but it isn't a replacement.

✨ The Last Word

Join the Academy. Become her Emotional Champion.

No more guessing what to do at the school gate. No more lying awake wondering if you're making it worse. Just real tools, real support, and a community of people who get it.

£25/month • Cancel anytime • 14-day refund

Better conversations. Stronger connections. Brighter futures.