I have three core beliefs that inform my parent coaching work:
- being a parent is the most important job on our planet
- parenting is the hardest job and, in US society, is one of the least supported roles
- parenting differently than what we experienced (even with loving parents) can be difficult to accomplish without support and intention
Instead of repeating coercive patterns we experienced in our childhood (from parents and/or other adults), I help parents mindfully care for their children while helping them grow into resilient, powerful, compassionate leaders of a new generation.
As a conscious parent coach, I provide parents with specific and concrete advice on how to address common family life challenges including:
- “Misbehavior” (AKA behaviors that parents dislike or don’t want their children to do) and “Discipline” (what I call managing conflict often centered on those behavioral challenges listed above) – giving parents the information needed to understand children’ s behaviors and the skill-support required to respond in ways that are respectful for children and parents alike
- Emotions – supporting families in expressing emotions in constructive ways, regulating and co-regulating emotions, and developing a family culture of emotional openness and safety
- Parental guilt and shame – providing parents a judgment-free space to begin exploring ways of forgiving themselves and breaking cycles of unintentionally passing on their wounds and limits to their own children
Parent coaching is available worldwide via video conference and is private pay only. See if parent coaching is a good fit for you and your family by scheduling a complimentary conversation today.
