What is Parent Coaching / Parent Education?
Parent educators have the unique task of educating diverse groups of parents about a multitude of topics, each related to understanding their child’s development and building the parents’ skills. A parent coach will help you identify your strengths as a parent, and build upon these strengths. A parent coach believes that every parent has his/her child’s best interest [...]
Read More...Daffodils & Parenting
Often, I hear parents say, “I’m just not getting through. I don’t see a change in my son/daughter.” Please, don’t despair. The following story, which my mom sent me in 2006), is an ideal example of how just one small act can make a longterm difference. With love and gratitude, Julie *** Several times my [...]
Read More...“‘Because’ is a not a Very Good Answer, Mom”
“‘Because’ is a not a very good answer, mom.” This is exactly what my 9-year-old daughter said to me when I responded because to her query of ”Why can’t I take private dancing, acting and guitar lessons? And, she is right. “Because” is not a very good answer. Kids are inquisitive by nature. When they [...]
Read More...April is National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month. Volunteerism is all about people who give and receive. If you would like to be one of the estimated 59 million volunteers in the United States, but can’t quite figure out what to do, then this month is all about you. In fact, it all starts with you. You see, [...]
Read More...Meet Your Family
In today’s fast-paced, hectic often unpredictable world, I am often comforted with the relationship I have with my family I feel like I know them inside and out. My son is fascinated by molecules and megabytes. My sister’s middle name is Suzanne. My dad’s is left-handed. Or is he? My mom’s favorite hobby is – [...]
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