Be The Kind of Parent You
Want To Be
No parent starts off knowing what to do...
Most of us are learning as we go. We fall back on familiar patterns, sometimes unconsciously and sometimes intentionally. We hear, "Well that's how you were raised and you turned out just fine."
But we all know that childhood is different today. And parenthood is too.
No matter what your relationship with your child(ren) looks like right now, or what their ages are, I can assure you that there is hope. It can be hard to believe there is truly another way to parent and another version of possibilities. But I promise you there is.
None of us start off as parents knowing what to do. We create plans, try to be and do the best we can. We strive to become the person our children can be proud of. But without conscious effort, our methods can create conflict rather than connection.
Healing
Heal the wounds you experienced as a child, so your children don’t have to.
Trust
Create a relationship with your children based on trust, connection and collaboration.
Harmony
Experience peace, harmony, and mutual understanding with your children.
Hi! I’m Amy...
I'll be your guide on this adventure.
I became a parenting coach because I’ve witnessed firsthand the intense pressure that children and parents face today.
Families are struggling as a result of modern-day demands and distractions.
Overwhelm, exhaustion, and lack of confidence are some of the words parents use to describe their daily feelings navigating the back roads of parenthood. Notice how these words all follow a similar pattern: hopelessness, fatigue, and despair.
It's no wonder, really.
Parenthood is the most important role we will have in this lifetime, yet no map or instructions are provided to us.
I knew it was possible to build relationships with children based on mutual trust, understanding, and care. But I also knew that real, lasting change would need to happen within individual family systems. Once I learned how to empower parents to become more connected, I became deeply passionate about this life-changing work and wanted to shout about it from the rooftops (or beaches). I truly believe we can change the world through the ripple effects of parent coaching.
You want to have a meaningful relationship with your child(ren). You want to feel more at ease with your parenting decisions. And deep down, you want to be a loving, peaceful parent.
I can show you how your history does not have to be your destiny. I can help you understand your child, unpack your beliefs, and reestablish a different kind of relationship with your kids. I’m here for you. Let's jump in!
Traditional
models of parenting aren't working today.
Maybe you yell and disperse threats to get your kids to listen.
Or maybe you give in constantly because it's easier to give up than listen to the bickering and negotiating.
Maybe you do all that and it's the inconsistency of trying to find something that "works" that's wearing you out.
Maybe you're a parent to a kid that just doesn't fit the mold.
Or maybe you feel it's too late to change.
Above all, your inner self is never pleased and you go to bed at night wishing things were different and promising yourself that the following day will be better. But that promised-tomorrow never comes.
I believe that the real issue is that we’re not taught how to be the kind of parents most of us long to be, so we end up slipping into the patterns that were ingrained in us throughout our own childhoods.
I support parents in recognizing and breaking the cycles that aren't serving them well so they can react and parent without shame, blame, guilt, or regret.
How It Works:
When you book a call with me, we’ll discuss your dynamics so I can get a sense of what’s going on for you and your family and where I can offer support.
I’ll explain my approach and the options we have for working together. You can ask any questions you have and see what type of support would be the best fit for your life and schedule.
If it feels right to you, we can book our first session and get started. If it’s not a good fit, I will do my best to offer alternative resources or suggestions for support, wherever possible. There’s no pressure of any kind, simply an opportunity to see if we are a good fit to work together.
Let's Connect!
So that you can stop blaming yourself… or your child…or your partner.
And instead take the first step towards becoming the kind of parent you know you can be.
