what is parent coaching?
Increase motivation, ease conflicts, enhance family time
Do you feel mentally and physically drained from managing your bright, high-energy, independent child that struggles with ADHD and the challenges that arise from it? Do you feel like you’re constantly in crisis mode and you can’t come up with one more way to solve the issue at hand? Do you feel like the “bad guy” in the family trying to keep everyone on track? Do you feel fed up with the whole parenting business and find yourself with no time for yourself?
Maybe you try new ways of doing things, new incentives for behavior, new consequences for defiance. Nothing seems to work. You may be starting to blame yourself for your child’s behavior issues. You feel like all of your energy is spent on the child that has ADHD, and you think you are neglecting the rest of your family. You are flat out over it.
I know that feeling. I have felt it myself. That’s why I help other parents who are going through the peaks and valleys of ADHD and parenting. Our children don't mean to frustrate us, yet it can be hard not to snap. We feel isolated because family, friends, teachers, and even strangers may not understand our challenges.
You don't have to feel overwhelmed, isolated, drained, or anxious as a parent.
Kids with ADHD and related challenges are complicated, and you are finding that traditional parenting methods aren’t cutting it for your kids. You want to learn how to connect with your child in a better way, for them to trust you and know you are on their side in this. You want to learn information that is useful, practical, and can be put to use right away.
Parent Coaching helps you to worry less and manage things more effectively. You develop personalized strategies and tools to manage the ADHD and executive function deficits in your family. Reinforcing your strengths, you stop feeling guilty for mistakes made and you start finding confidence in being part of the solution. You learn tools to help your child be accountable, accept personal responsibility, and build trust in the parent-child relationship. You start one step at a time, rebuilding your connection, and marveling at finding time for yourself again..
Does this sound familiar?
Mornings are chaotic. I’m exhausted before my feet hit the floor.
My son can never find his shoes, his homework, his backpack, etc.
My daughter hates brushing her teeth. We battle over it almost daily.
Afternoon homework time feels impossible.
He sits around all day playing video games, but can never seem to get his work done.
How can I manage the constant meltdowns?
My daughter feels I’m always telling her she is doing things wrong.
My son doesn’t listen to me. He completely tunes out what I say.
I never knew parenting could be so hard.
I’m a former teacher, a military spouse, a coach, and a parent myself. I understand ADHD, the challenges that can accompany it, and the sometimes overwhelming issues you face parenting your unique child. Talking with a coach can give you the tools you need to experience a calm, connected, loving relationship with your child. You can find the ability to turn chaos into calm and empower your child to become a strong, independent person. I want to help you get back the joy and excitement of being a parent.