Becoming a parent did not come with a parenting manual. Most of us didn’t even take any parenting classes. Maybe we have read a few books, but those ideas presented in those books have not made much of an impact on alleviating that stress.  That doesn’t mean we can’t choose to be intentional about the parent we want to be and the family dynamics we want to create. That is where a parent coach comes in. I incorporate familial and neurobiological concepts to set the foundation for coaching, and to help set your parent coaching goals. These goals are individualized to your needs, and most importantly, to encompass your child’s needs. That may be understanding the unique needs of each stage of development from infancy through adulthood. If you have a teen child struggling with challenging behavior or performance in school, we’d begin with learning the unique needs and goals of the adolescent life stage and how you can help them better balance those with life demands. From there, I’d coach you toward exploring your current family dynamics and explore any adjustments that may be needed to begin working together toward more cohesive and rewarding parent-child dynamics, and ultimately more rewarding and fulfilling interactions for everyone.

Are you unsure if coaching is a fit for you or your child? Learn the differences between coaching and therapy here.