Hi, I am a single Mom of 3 girls , ages 12 and up, looking for help and advise with raising them alone.I seem to know where I am lacking but having a hard time initiating a plan. Seems as though a Parenting Coach could be what I need. Has anyone ever used one or know of one in the area?
Boundaries for kids by Dr. Townsend. It is a awesome book. I love it and read it 3 years ago and still go by it.
Have you ever heard of OR read the book Parenting with Love and Logic? I think you'd really enjoy it and could use alot of those skills. If you are interested there is also someone teaching the skills thru the Frisco Athletic Center this summer...this would probably be much cheaper than a parenting coach. Visit friscofun.org or give them a call. I saw the hand out on the Love and Logic sessions when I was there yesterday. I'm a teacher and we use Teaching with Love and Logic as well. Solid approach to parenting! Good luck!
Hi D.,
I am a parenting coach. I am a mom of a 10-year daughter and have been in education for over 25+ years as a teacher, dean of students and guidance counselor. I have trained multitudes of teachers and parents. I am passionate about helping kids and parents. My coaching practice is called "We are in this Together." I have site but it crashed and I have yet to recreate it. I also teach a summer camp for girls called United in Friendship where I assist girls to improve their self-concept and teach them the strategies to negotiate healthy relationships. Skills include: effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, creating win-win interactions, and stress management. My email is ____@____.com.
I hope that you find a person who meets all your needs.
Try calling Minette Riordan, Ph.D. She is the publisher of the North Texas Kids publication, but she is also a parent coach. She has a son & daughter of her own. Her office number is ###-###-#### and her cell number is ###-###-####. Good luck!
M. K.
First, set rules and make them abide the rules. No means no. Consistent structure/discipline is the key. Be a roll model by not doing what you do not want your daughters to do. Get them involved in a church with a good youth program ie Methodist Church or First Baptist... Or whatever domination. Be involved... Have a game night... movie night at the house. One washes the dishes, one dries the dishes, and one puts away and then rotate the next week. One cleans the bathrooms, another cleans the kitchen, and another cleans other areas of the house sans their own bedrooms. Then switch the following week. If you live near a place where the older one can work, inquire if they can work maybe a Friday/Saturday/Sunday. Hang in there. And do not be afraid to snoop through their bookbags/purses/rooms. You are the parent and they are the child.
Hi D.,
I would highly recommend Brenda Bolin. This is her contact info:
Brenda Bonin
Working Mother Matters
www.workingmothermatters.com
She is a work/life & career coach. Just tell her D. sent you! It will be worth your efforts to contact her.
Good luck,
D. Mohr
Hi.....I have never used a parenting coach but have been single for 14 1/2 years and my kids are - son, 16, and daughter, almost 15........we also homeschool....let me know if I can help and I will try........
I use a "life coach" who is versed in many areas. We "meet" every week for 30 minutes -all on the phone. She's been great as I've recently become a single mom. I highly recommend Dru Johnson at 1-###-###-####. Please tell her that N. Creuzot sent you! She'll do a free consultation to determine if she can help you. If she can't, I'm sure that she'll refer you to someone who can. Good luck!
Hi D.,
I am a certifed parent coach. I work primarily with working mothers, many who are also single moms. I offer a free consultation to see if we are a good fit for working together.
Please feel free to contact me at ###-###-####. Vist my website at www.workingmothermatters.com.
Sincerely,
B.
