PARENT SUCCESS STORY
Listening Leads to Cooperation
Here is a great success story demonstrating the benefits of private coaching.
Being a divorced dad with limited time with my 10
year-old daughter can be challenging and difficult to feel connected. I've been
working with Cynthia on learning how to build a solid foundation through
working with my daughter rather than trying to control her.
One night we went through a tussle about where we were
going to eat, whether the table or in front of the TV. I decided on the table. There
was some arguing, name calling and eventually my daughter was crying. I held the
limit. After the cry, where I listened with respect, she came to the dinner table, was her happy self and we had
a long talk about our relatives. I learned that listening to her upset without
getting angry brings us closer together. Later, we were able to make an
agreement on TV watching that feels mutually respectful. Because of the skills I've learned, we are
having good communication; good times and our days are flowing orderly with
balance.
Each parent has different concerns which means that each parent needs different solutions. When I work individually, either in person or by phone, I first carefully listen to your concerns. I find out what has worked in the past and what is not working now. I make suggestions and you decide what to try.
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Upcoming Classes for
Fall 2010
Go to my website for details
Free Introductory
Classes What is
"Relationship Parenting" and How Can My Family Benefit?
Explore
a style of parenting that is based on building connection, influence and
cooperation. Connection is the key rather than control.
3 dates to choose from. Each class is the same.
1. Thursday, August 26,11am - 1pm 2. Monday, Oct. 4, 6:30 - 8:30 pm 3. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 11 am - 1pm
Developing Thinking Children
Learn how to guide your
children in the problem
solving process of brainstorming solutions, consequential thinking and
taking
action.
Date(s): 3 Mondays, Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13
Communicating With Your Teenager
Part of the key to
communicating with your teen is knowing when to direct and when to listen. Come
to this class to gain knowledge and practice your communication skills.
Date(s): 3 Thurs, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14
Discipline
and the Strong-Willed ChildFor parents with children ages
4-10 years oldDo you have a
difficult time getting you strong-willed child to cooperate? Rather than
ending up in power struggles, break this cycle and build cooperation. Learn how
to bring out the best in yourself and your children. Dates: 4
Tuesdays, Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2
The Special Mother- Daughter Relationship For moms of girls 10 - 15
Explore this unique and challenging relationship. Learn how to create closeness and separateness at the same time.
Date(s): 3 Mondays, Nov. 1, 8,15
Go to my website for details
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