Parent Coaching Programs

Programs for new and experienced parents who want to learn new skills

Individualized Programs

New Parent Program

New Parent Program

Wait- this little human didn’t come with an owner’s manual!

Are you confused about all of the different parenting advice available?
Do you want to learn how to parent confidently in the way that is best for you and your family?
Do you want to build a family that is connected, loving and joyful?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of being a parent?

This program is for new parents who have an idea of what a good parent is but are unsure about how to get there.  You and I will work together for 15 one-hour sessions.  Some of the things you will learn are:

  • To feel more confident about your parenting decisions and understand who you want to be as a parent.
  • How to feel make daily parenting decisions that align with your family values.
  • Tools and techniques to handle whatever comes your way.
  • How to balance your needs with those of your child.
  • What to expect as your child develops.
  • Tools, techniques, resources, referrals, and recommendations specifically tailored for your family.

Support and Guidance Program

Support and Guidance Program

Things were going fine... until now.

Do you feel like parenting had been going along fine and then all of a sudden something changed? 
Do you sometimes question parenting decisions you have made? 
Do you want to make sure the parenting decisions you are making are best for your family?
Do you feel like no matter what you do you can no longer get through to your child?
Are you and your parenting partner at odds about discipline? 

Do you want to feel more connected, loving and joyful as a family?  
Is your family going through a transition (e.g. divorce, move, new school, new job…)?

This program is for parents who feel like they have a handle on this parenting thing in general but sometimes question their parenting decisions and would like some feedback on how they are doing.  You and I will work together for 12 one-hour sessions and you will experience:  

  • Guidance and support on your particular challenges or situation.
  • Greater clarity about the most effective way to solve your parenting challenges.
  • Confidence that your daily parenting decisions are improving your connection with your child.
  • How to develop and enhance your innate capabilities and strengths as a parent.
  • Tools, techniques, resources, referrals, and recommendations specifically tailored for your family.

Child Focused Divorce Program

Child Focused Divorce Program

I never expected I would be dealing this!

What is a child-focused divorce?
How can you best support your child as you are going through a divorce?
What does child-focused Co-Parenting look like?

This program is for separated and divorced parents who want to make the best decisions for their child before, during and after divorce.  You and I will work together for 6 one-hour coaching sessions.  During that time you will get:
 

  • Tools to help meet your kid’s needs.
  • Support when you have to make decisions alone.
  • Advice on how to create and hold boundaries for your kids and your ex.
  • Techniques to help you manage communication with your ex.
  • Tips to help your kids manage the transitions between homes.
  • Ideas about how to be present and patient with your kids and your ex.
  • Help with negotiating co-parenting.
  • Support to help you reduce your stress and anxiety.
  • Tools, techniques, resources, referrals, and recommendations specifically tailored for your family.

Ready to Get Started?

I offer coaching sessions in person, over the phone or by Skype at your convenience. Sessions can be scheduled while kids are in school, napping or after they go to sleep at night so that the coaching conversation can be focused, efficient and productive.

Call 617-833-3928