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3 Attributes To Look For In A Parenting Coach

Hey there amazing parents! Ever wondered what an anti-bullying coach does? Yep, it's a thing! I've been on this incredible journey for five years now, and let me tell you, I absolutely LOVE it!

Why did I dive into this? Well, because parenting, like for many of you, hasn't been a walk in the park for me. There were moments when I craved honest, unbiased advice without the fear of judgment. And guess what? You're not alone in feeling that way.

Let's talk about the stigma around reaching out for parenting help – it's a bit silly, right? I mean, we seek assistance for everything else in life, so why should parenting be any different?

Enter the superhero of your parenting journey: the parenting coach! ‍ Here are THREE things to consider when searching for your perfect parenting coach:

Synergy: Find someone you vibe with. Your coach should feel like a trusted friend, someone you're comfortable sharing even the toughest parenting experiences with. It's a...

What advice do you wish people would have given you?

Do you remember what you used to think parenting was like, and then, having a moment as a new parent when you asked yourself why no one had informed or warned you about something you had just experienced?

I’ve had those moments many times.

For example, I didn’t realize that kids could be potty trained in a week. True story - my husband did this with both our kids.

I also didn’t know how difficult breastfeeding could be or that I’d STILL have to make my kids brush their teeth and shower each day at the ages of 14 and 15.

At first, I thought it was just my kids, but I came to find out that a ton of teens resist personal hygiene for some reason.

AND, get a hold of this…..

THEY STILL FOLLOW YOU TO THE RESTROOM to ask questions.

I suppose I’ll have to pee undisturbed until they move out of the house one day.

Lastly, I had no idea that I should have researched my child’s school's...

Mistakes Do Not Define Who You Are

My daughter came up to me after a rough week of behavior challenges and asked, “Was I, good kid, today?”

This is to say, I was stunned by that question. I felt awful that she thought she was not a good kid at any time.

I also blamed myself for the way she was thinking of herself. Perhaps I’d been too strict. Maybe my tone was too harsh, but at the same time, I thought about the actions she had done that led to me correcting her.

Kids can go through phases of defiance. However, they don’t last long if we help kids correct those actions right away. I am not a perfect parent. Believe me. I have a lot of regrets about how I handled some situations.

Therefore, I try to consciously think things through even when I’ve very upset about something that my kids have done that I don’t agree with.

As I was having a conversation with some parents, one of them asked me about how to help a kid who has bullied others and is trying to do...

3 Attributes To Look For In A Parenting Coach

What advice do you wish people would have given you?

Mistakes Do Not Define Who You Are

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