Certified Parenting by Connection Instructor
 Michelle Pate
 

"My commitment to Parenting by Connection grew as I saw that, no matter how challenging my daughter's behavior was, if I focused on connecting with her, we came through the situation happy. On the flip side, when I moved toward reasoning or threats, our relationship became one big power struggle!"

Michelle Pate is a mother, writer and Parenting by Connection Instructor living in beautiful Bend, Oregon. She believes even when we feel the most baffled and clueless, there is an answer within us. Often we simply need a supportive listener to help us clear the unhelpful thoughts and past conditioning that make parenting difficult.

As a former preschool teacher and ESL instructor Michelle understands the unique challenge of caring for a group of children. She is excited to be introducing Parenting by Connection to parents and teachers locally through the Preschool Partners Program. She also loves reaching out to those without local resources through her writing, on-line discussion groups, her Facebook page and as blog editor for the Super-protective Factor.

 

Meet Michelle Saturday, February 19th, when she presents a Free Parent teleseminar on "Healing the Hurt of Separation."