“If only my child had come with an instruction manual!” That’s a thought that most parents have had at some point in their lives.

Nothing really prepares you to become a parent. Some of us were lucky enough to have parents that set a good example. However, others grew up in homes where the dynamic between child and parent was anything but functional or consistently loving.

But the truth is, even if you did have loving parents who did right by you 24/7, you could never be fully prepared to handle sticky situations with your own children. You never really know what behavioral challenges your child may wind up struggling with and how those will affect your other children and the family as a whole.

This is where parenting coaching comes in.

Coaching differs from traditional psychotherapy or counseling in that its focus is more goal-directed. Whereas conventional therapy may have you spend weeks exploring past events to recognize how they have contributed to current moods and behaviors, parenting coaching helps you choose a goal (get my child to do their homework without a daily tantrum) and offers tried and true techniques to help get the outcomes you desire.

Who is Parenting Coaching For?

Parenting coaching is for any parent who wishes to resolve behavioral struggles with their children. These struggles can include typical daily struggles such as:

• Morning routines
• Homework struggles
• Sibling bickering

However, coaching can also help with more demanding behaviors that push the parent’s skill set. These include:

• Dealing with a strong-willed child
• Engaging with an angry or defiant teenager

Educational planning is another aspect of child-rearing that coaching can assist with. Learn how to get your child college credit in high school and think through the best academic path into adulthood.

Let’s Get You the Results You Want

A coach is that person in your corner who offers the best tools to reach the goals you’ve set and cheers you on as you do the work and take the necessary steps. I’m here to share what I have learned over the years so you can gain control over your own actions and your home.

If you:

• Are looking for ways to address behavioral issues in your child, such as aggression and defiance…
• Need help in taking care of yourself and managing your own stress…
• Need guidance on creating a plan to address any other childcare issues or educational problems…

Then please get in touch with me. I invite you to ask as many questions as you need to see if you think we will be a good fit for one another.