When a child is born, so are parents. We learn this job on the fly, often in a hurry and without much time to stop and think. Becoming parents changes our lives completely: we create new routines and adapt to living with our little ones. Little by little, the life of our new family takes shape. Children develop so fast that by the time we adapt to one routine, we already have to change it.
Especially during the first decade of their lives, parents are the center of our children’s universe, and they learn everything from us. They are observing us even when we don’t realize it, and the way we behave is key to making sure everything goes well.
Facing Challenges at Home
Have you ever stopped to think about the tremendous influence you and your partner have on your children? In the course of the early years, precedents are set in relationships that will define the tone for many years to come. Sometimes these dynamics work wonderfully; other times, they don’t. Suddenly, we find ourselves in complicated situations or discover that, with one of our children, everything costs us a little more effort.
It is in these moments that a parenting coach can be of great help. When facing any difficulty, there is always something that parents can do differently: perhaps you need a little more consistency in applying rules, to achieve more effective communication with your children, or maybe to adjust your expectations.
Coaching as a Guide
A few coaching sessions might be just what you need to reflect on what isn’t working, understand what you would like to achieve, and put a plan into practice. It’s not about finding perfection, but about finding the tools and clarity that allow you to be the best parent you can be.
No parent is perfect, but for them, you are surely willing to learn.
— Pepa W.