Parent Coaching has been a wonderful service that I offer for parents that would like quick,
sustainable changes in the way they and their children interact. I've worked with many families that found positive ways to
change negative patterns it's easy for us to fall into. As a mother of 2 children, I know from personal experience the challenges
that children provide for us. Here are the
Top 10 Reasons Parents Hire a Coach
- Their children often embarrass them in public with tantrums, whining, or aggressive behaviors.
- Feel overwhelmed and that the children are really in control, not the parents.
- Parents are tired of arguing over homework and chores.
- Would like help or support dealing with child's ADD/ADHD.
- Would like help balancing work, family, and other obligations.
- Want to help their children develop good social skills and self-esteem.
- Want their children to develop health eating and exercise habits to prevent obesity.
- Disagreements with spouse over discipline.
- Help their child adjust to a recent change such as divorce, new sibling, or moving.
- Would like to ensure a smooth transition as brand new parents.
Parent Coaching allows motivated parents to be the parents they want to be and feel good
about the parenting decisions they make. When I work with parents to achieve these goals, not only are the parents happier
and able to enjoy their children more, but so are their siblings, caregivers, and teachers. As a result, their child's self-esteem
improves along with their behavior. It's really a win-win for everyone in the family.
How it Works
Parent Coaching is typically done over the phone and by e-mail correspondence. I can also
do it in person, or on a home visit. It is very different than therapy in that we are not going to focus on past pain or healing.
Coaching is moving from the present situation forward to achieve the goals and changes you would like to see.
As your coach, we would work together to accomplish the goals you set for yourself as a parent,
your children, and your family. If you've never done this before-it's an amazing experience and so helpful to keep yourself
focused on what's really important in our busy, hectic lives.
Coaching Plans
If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine
it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves. ~C.G. Jung
