Teen Coaching
Parents are human beings too, and raising a child is never easy...
Is your kid not trying hard enough?
Are you having a hard time talking to them?
Do you think your child is with the wrong friends?
Have you stopped communicating all together?
Do you think your child hates you?
There is an old saying "It takes a whole village to raise a child." How true!
We live in an ever-changing world where there is little time and much stress. Both you and your child deserve a helping hand!
My Philosophy
Teenagers work on instant gratification. By helping them build self-confidence through a series of little wins, they can carry that same confidence with them in all other aspects of their lives!
All children are born great. If your teen is not performing or behaving as he should, he is not bad. He is just not seeing something that you see as a parent. My job is not to parent them. Rather, I partner up with them to help them find their motivation in life and achieve their own goals!
In our sessions, I will establish trust with your child to discover their innermost dreams and ambitions. We can then work on aligning what they want to accomplish in life with their current behaviors. What we are looking for is an attitude change that comes from their heart, that comes from their own understanding of what they truly want in life. Using the power of commitment, we will set up goals based on your child's own set of priorities as young responsible adults.
Teen Coaching works!
We will show you...
- Your child has endless potential!
- They want to perform as much as you want them to!
- And they will perform with your support!
- Your kids do not hate you!
- They are dying to talk to you!
- Your teen is mature enough to understand!
- Raising a child could be fun again!
- Your child could be your friend, your best friend who is always going to be there for you!
How to be Cool Parents
- Be the place they could hang out. Let them gather at your house anytime.
- Keep plenty of food around because food leads to talk. Teenagers, especially boys, are always hungry.
- Don't be judgmental You may not like the little tattoo or funky hair on your kids' friends, but don't show it on your face unless there are drugs involved.
- Give them space.You can come in, ask a few questions, then get out. Don't hover!
- I respect you, so you respect me. Keep rules reciprocal. I don't talk to you that way, so you don't talk to me that way.
Have you ever heard a grown-up say, "I wish my parents hadn't been there for me when I was a teenager?" Or "I wish my parents and I weren't so close growing up." The reality is that you hear the opposite most of the time. Kids today might be confused, angry or even embarrassed by you. But underneath it all, you are like their best friend that they haven't seen in years.
As their parent, you clothed and raised them from the day they were born. You know every little thing there is to know about them. You have more years with them than any of their friends! Simply put, you are in the best position to be your child's best friend. So take advantage of your unique position and be their #1 friend that they can count on. It may take a little while to break the ice, but once it's cracked, the flow is unstoppable and the bond between a parent and child is infinitely rewarding!
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