We work with a wide variety of parents and situations. The
only requirement is you must
be willing to actively
participate in the process
of creating your extraordinary family.
Among those who have experienced successful results include:
Parents
who are struggling with their children over the day-to-day
things,
such as meals, chores, bedtime, getting ready for school, and
homework.
Separating
or divorced parents who want to set up a plan
for parenting that works for both parents and minimizes the disruption and trauma
for the child(ren).
Parents
who are frustrated and do not know how to deal with their child
anymore.
Parents
who have frequently questioned or second
guessed their parenting
decisions.
Single
parents who are trying to balance single
parenthood with having
a life of their own.
Parents
whose children won’t sleep
in their own rooms- or won't sleep through the night.
Parents
who do not feel connected to their children anymore because their
children are over-scheduled or are constantly plugged into the
television or the computer.
Parents of toddlers
who have uncontrollable tantrums.
Parents
who feel like referees to their constantly arguing children.
Parents who are remarried and struggling to blend their new family.
Parents
whose children are in therapy,
but their parents do not see the benefits or results translate
to the home. In which case, I will work collaboratively with
the therapist doing clinical work.
You will most likely succeed if:
- You have a willingness to try new things, to push yourself beyond your comfort zone, and to model the behaviors you are looking for in your children yourself.
- You are willing to create more balance in your life. In order to be mentally and physically fueled to care for your children well, you will need to give attention to your own self care and the care of your supportive relationships, whether that be significant others, extended family, and/or friends.
- You are willing to invite more fun and playfulness into your life.
The importance of homework…
Finally,
if you want to succeed, you
will have to do the homework. It
is important to note that
homework within the parent coaching context may be trying out
new behaviors, paying closer attention to situations, creating
more community, or opening up new conversations. You
will never be asked to do
anything that is overly time consuming or inconsistent with who
you are.
However, homework is a key
component to meeting your parenting goals. Think
of the old analogy: To have a beautiful English garden, you have
to plant it, water it, feed it, fertilize it, weed it and make
sure it has the proper sunlight and environment. If you just plant
it then go on vacation for three months, you are going to come
back to a dead garden. If you are willing to put forth the effort
to tend to your family as you would an English garden, you can
reap the rewards of having an extraordinary family that you love,
are proud of, and enjoy.
