You may have come here already knowing what a parent coach is or you may have stumbled across my site and are curious to know more. Let me explain a bit about parent coaching.
Just as a batting coach helps you develop skills to improve your batting or a fitness coach helps tailor a workout plan to meet your wellness goals, as a parent coach I come alongside you to help you be the parent you want to be. Parent coaching is personalized and customized to your individual desires, goals and strengths. I help you identify what matters most to you as a parent. We would typically meet once a week either by phone or video to talk about your goals. My job is to help you become a confident parent.
Effective coaching is based on relationship. We work together to help you reach your goals. You are the expert on your child. I want to learn about you, who you are and where you would like to go.
The following are some reasons why parents choose to use a coach:
To help build a better relationship with their child(ren) and/or family
For support and guidance
For education on child development to help further assist in the parenting journey
To help address current issues such as routines, discipline, setting boundaries
To help identify strengths
To have another person to talk through ideas
Coaching is not counseling, we are not trained in mental and emotional health. Coaches are there to provide encouragement, knowledge and motivation.
I find pleasure in helping parents formulate ideas that will help their families grow in a happy, healthy way. It is an honor to walk alongside parents as they do their very best to raise the next generation.
