Nicole Oke - Children's Book Author
Nicole Oke is an award winning children’s book author, mother, and member of the wildland firefighting community. She is based in Boise, Idaho where she works at the National Interagency Fire Center and spends her spare time helping to build tomorrow's leaders as a Girl Scout leader.
Nicole is a champion for social emotional intelligence and as a parent of two girls with big emotions she understands the importance of teaching children the skills they need to identify, process, and regulate emotions.
Her debut bestselling book, Penny Panda and the Gift of Possibility, was the first in a series of books that provide children and parents with the tools to talk about emotions and emotional skills that will last them a lifetime!
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Welcome to my website! I'm Nicole, a children's book author dedicated to nurturing children's social-emotional development, one skill at a time. As a mother of two wonderful girls, I understand the complexities of navigating their intense emotions. Let's face it, managing emotions is a challenge for adults too! Years ago, I embarked on a journey to enhance my emotional intelligence to become a better mother and person. The more I delved into this journey, the more I realized the value of equipping children with these essential skills early on.
I yearned to provide my daughters with tools to explore their feelings, understand their origins, challenge underlying thoughts or assumptions, and effectively navigate through their emotions. While many children's books touch on the significance of emotions and offer coping mechanisms, I wanted to offer more. My aim was to foster a sense of self-awareness, teaching children different ways to manage and regulate their emotions—a skill set crucial for lifelong well-being.
Through my books, I aspire to demonstrate to children that emotions are not only normal but also invaluable guides. We are the masters of our emotions, empowered to harness their insights to inform our decisions and actions. By integrating practical skills and engaging activities, my books aim to make learning about emotions both enjoyable and effective for children and parents alike. As these skills become woven into your child's daily life, you'll notice a reduction in tantrums and meltdowns—sounds promising, right?
If you share my passion for fostering children's social and emotional intelligence, I invite you to explore my books. Let's connect! Follow me on social media, and feel free to reach out with any questions or comments.
Happy reading!
