Parents who apply the tools and techniques learned in Parent Coaching sessions find that they:
- Feel normal! Other parents struggle with the same issues and stress
- Have confidence in their decisions
- Have realistic expectations of their child based on normal child development
- Communicate effectively with their child
- Have strategies to use in everyday parenting
- Have fewer power struggles with their child
- Feel that their discipline reflects their own family values
- Make better choices for their child's education and activities based on their child's strengths and needs.
- Feel prepared and confident in their role as family manager
- Recognize that children are better cared for by parents who take care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
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We will work together to develop a coaching program that fits the needs of your family.
You're the grown-ups, you're in charge and you get to decide!
The information, tools and expertise that I bring are adapted to create a customized approach that recognizes and builds on your parenting style and commitment. Our work together can include:
- In person meetings
- Phone consultations
- In home visits
- Family strengths and values inventory
- Parenting goals
- Action mapping to achieve goals
- Lists of available and appropriate resources
- Planned celebrations to reward and reinforce family success!
Paula Sullivan
Licensed Parent Educator
I know from both personal and professional experience that parenting is one of life's most challenging and rewarding jobs.
I would be honored to support and encourage you as you lead your family through your unique challenges to achieve your deserved joys. Credentials and experience that prepare me to serve as your Parenting Coach include:
- Licensed Parent Educator
- Twelve years experience as a teacher in Minnesota's Early Childhood Family Education program (ECFE)
- Parent group facilitator
- Home visit consultant
- Coach on Challenging Behavior team
All parents deserve to discover their strengths, honor their personal values, maximize their own parenting style and become the parents they are meant to be.
Parents who answer 'Yes' to any of the following questions benefit greatly by getting the tools and support they need from Parent Coaching:
Child Behavior and Power Struggles
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YES / NO | Are you struggling with mealtime, bedtime or potty training? |
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YES / NO | Are you frustrated when your toddler or adolescent doesn't listen? |
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YES / NO | Do you run out of patience when disciplining your child? |
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YES / NO | Have you found that begging, bribing and punishing just don't work? |
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YES / NO | Have you ever felt guilty about being so angry with your child? |
Family Management and Self Care
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YES / NO | Do you feel rushed and over-scheduled? |
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YES / NO | Do you wonder if you're doing enough for your child? Or that you're doing too much? |
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YES / NO | Are you worried about your child's education? |
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YES / NO | Have you lost touch with the people and activities you enjoyed B.C. (Before Children)? | |
YES / NO | Do you never have time to just be together as a family? | |
YES / NO | Do you feel guilty when you take time for yourself? |
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