Finding balance, even some peace of mind in parenting sometimes seems impossible – temperaments of children vary (a lot!), schedules are hectic and many parents find themselves depleted at the end of the day. I help parents take some of the ”hard” out of parenting so that they can have more peace, harmony and just plain old fun with their kids. Communicating effectively improves almost every aspect of your life – so whatever your schedule, I have something that can help you find your own “sweet spot” in parenting.
Every family, every person needs different things, it’s learning how to identify the needs of everybody that can be tricky. Learning how isn’t impossible, you can feel more confident as a parent – it just takes a little more finesse on the communication side. I help families create simple changes that make their home lives more enjoyable, less frustrating and a lot less work. It’s not a magic pill, but with time – it does happen!
Classes & Workshops
A P.E.T. class offers in-depth learning over the course of 8 weeks and gives parents the opportunity to practice in a blame-free, shame-free environment. In classes, you can expect a variety of ways to learn and a little something for everyone. We do in person activities, workbook exercises and work through real-life examples and we always, always offer a participation “opt out” if you’re just not up for it at the moment. I honor your pace and your needs so that class is not an intimidating experience, but something each and every participant can look forward to each week. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills you need to not just understand the theory but to create real change at home. Practice makes perfect and you get to do lots of it in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. You will also notice children who are trusting you more, talking to you more and resisting you less. It’s a no-lose situation!
Two-hour workshops are also offered periodically throughout the year and cover specific topics like How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk to You, How to Talk so They’ll Listen the First Time, Problem Solving and Sibling Rivalry. If you can’t sign up for one of these you can always schedule your own with five or more friends.
Personal Coaching
In One – on – One coaching sessions I listen to and help you figure out some of your biggest challenges and also what is working to cause some of your greatest parenting wins. I won’t tell you what to do or mess with your values, I simply listen to what’s important to you and work from there so we find solutions that work for your specific family. Coaching is great for parents that need help immediately, have recurring problems that just aren’t getting solved, or just need a fresh perspective, from a friendly observer.
Speaking Engagements
If you are looking for an energetic, engaging speaker to cover topics your group hasn’t already heard, I can give people a new perspective and tangible skills to start using right away. I not only introduce new communication skills like identifying problem ownership, and problem-solving, I but I give relatable stories about how problems can get solved in real life – without rewards, punishments or yelling – no magic wand involved! I use my natural candor and humor to show that I understand the woes of parenting and I don’t ever hold the expectation that parenting will be perfect (I have kids of my own, after all) it can, however, be a lot more enjoyable if you know how to say the right things when they need to be said and listen when your kids are willing to talk.
Free Consultation
Do you know you need help, but not sure what that looks like? Are you curious but not committed just yet? Let’s take the intimidation out of parenting for a few minutes and just talk about what a plan might look like for your family to move towards more joy, more peace, and more respect.
