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FAQs
Why do I need a parent coach?; Everyone could use a coach to touch base with, to help think about the big picture, and to look at day to day challenges with.
None of my friends have a parent coach—won’t they think I’m ridiculous? They might! But I have found that deep inside, all of us think we can be more connected, and in stressful times, calmer parents. Working with me gives you the chance to make that happen.
Isn’t it just one more thing to add to my life? Adding parenting coaching to your life via telephone is very efficient. With an email in advance of your session, you can be assured that we’ll be ready to talk about the big picture and specific details from your life in our calls.
What if I just have one issue I want to work on? I find that everything is usually related, so while there may be one place where it’s easy to see a child’s discomfort, the actual cause may be related to something else we would address. We can start with your issue, and see where it leads us! If you are just looking to address a sleep, eating, or toileting crisis, there are people who specialize in those fields who may be better suited for you at this time.
Shouldn’t parenting be natural? I’m just following my instincts—shouldn't I expect challenges? Many of us are under the impression that parenting should come naturally and putting in significant extra effort isn't organic or healthy and won't help. We think if we follow our instincts everything will unfold as it is meant to with each child. But this is not true. Instincts are natural, yet much of what we think are our instincts are behaviors molded from our experiences. While we will all have challenging times with our children, we can tip the balance.
I hear what you’re saying, but I turned out fine and my parents weren’t perfect, isn’t that enough? Having confidence in yourself is important. If we are being honest, we can all identify things in our personality that may stem from how we were parented. Many people know some things they want to do “differently than their parents” and there are some things you may not even realize.
Why phone coaching? Phone coaching allows you to make the best of your time—it honors the work we do as parents and professionals, and means you can have your session and make it to the next part of your day.
