Road Map to Change

Back on Track

Shift from Disappointment to Connection

Filled with joys and sorrows, these teen years (13 to 19) are so much better if you have information, get support, and learn how to enjoy the journey.

Does this sound familiar?

✓ Am I really helping or is this enabling? When do I let them fail and fall flat on their face? Will they be able to handle it?

✓ All their friends seem like they are light years ahead in terms of responsibility and ambition, what’s wrong with mine?

✓ The good days are getting out shadowed by the yelling, slamming doors, nagging and silent treatment.

✓They don’t turn in homework unless reminded. There is no respect for their clothes, our house and they leave everything a hot mess.

✓ I’m concerned about the excessive video gaming normal?

✓ I should talk to them about substances, I’m afraid they are dabbling. But I’m afraid of their reaction.

✓ We used to have fun together, there is so much tension now. I hate to admit it, but sometimes I feel better when they aren’t around.

Imagine a world where you work together to have fun and solve problems.

Family life gets way easier when you know where you are going, and have tools, ideas and support to get there!

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THE ROAD MAP 

The teen years are where disappointment and resentment can flourish and take hold. It’s important to remember whatever problems are presenting right now the relationship between you and your child is what you can work on. When you have knowledge, support and time you can change the trajectory from discouraged and disappointed to connected and hopeful.

Parents often turn to controlling or ignoring and overlook their very powerful influence. The relationship between parent and child is the tool to get out of the vortex of negative behaviors.

  • 8 Coaching Sessions

     

    Support via private chat in between Coaching Sessions

    Access to online workbooks, videos and podcasts at your convenience

  • The Challenge is Real: It feels hard because parenting the teen & young adult is hard. We’ll cover what is unique for both parent and child at this stage.

    Developmental & Temperament Issues

    Effective Parenting Styles for Your Child

    Making Sure the Message of Love Get Through

    How to Motivate: Effective Communication

    Problem Solving with Your Child: Agreements, Consequences, Follow Through

    Helping without Rescuing

    Letting Go without Abandoning

    What to do with Alarming Behaviors

  • Our first session will be 90 minutes where we talk about where you and are child, the presenting problems and where you want go.

    The following sessions will be customized to meet you where you are.

    In each session we will find a challenge to work on in specific ways. Things like Screens, back talk and homework are typical topics.

    Before each session you will have a chance to reflect on your wins, where you still need tools and what to work on next.

    Most clients find an every 2 weeks coaching works well to practice, learn and incorporate new tools.

  • Parenting solutions usually aren’t a quick fix, but getting support via coaching can give you instant relief.

    I like to say, “No work is wasted.” so the struggles and challenges today you can leave behind but the growth, connection and trust you build with your child you get to keep forever.

Free Consult to Learn More

FAQs

  • I will  help you discern if the upsetting behavior is developmental (annoying, but normal), a power struggle (something you can change when you change your interactions), or something else. When you know the root cause of the problem you can find effective solutions more quickly.

  • Parents reach out most often when there are power struggles, if screens have overtaken the family, or if a child is not doing well in school.

  • Parent coaching is so helpful and doesn’t have to be delayed until there’s a crisis! Clients find that the lessons learned in parent coaching are transferable to their work, friend group, and family of origin. I always thank the child that brought us to this work!

  • Yes, conflicts around co-parenting are common and part of the process of creating a family. We’ll talk about ways to get on the same page and find that magical edge between upholding your values and compromising on how to do it.

  • Yes, we all learn in different ways so I provide resources that you can read, listen to, watch, and fill out to deepen your understanding. Change works best with repetition and novelty—I love to give you both!

  • There are many free resources on my site, including my newsletter, blog, and parenting toolkit.

CLIENT LOVE

“Thank you!

It was useful and I used your tips right away. This evening rather than asking my son, "how was you day?" I asked, "what did you do well today? " 

He paused and opened right up. I think he loved the fact that I started with positive.

Thanks for the inspiration!!!” 

-Mom of a Tween & a Teen