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Why is this so hard? What am I doing wrong? How do I stop the meltdowns? Why won’t they sleep? They are always fighting! Will I ever be on time for anything again?
Anxious. Confused. Frustrated. This is not how most of us pictured parenting. Surely it isn’t meant to be like this? One unending argument to ‘get dressed/come to the table/put on your shoes/get in your car seat’
This isn’t the experience you or your child want or deserve.
Traditional parenting has us focusing on controlling behaviours, leaving us with consequences, bribes, rewards and punishments to get the outcome we need. And if you’re reading this you probably know a. they don’t work and b. it doesn’t feel good.
Gentle parenting seems like a nice idea - but the ideas lack the depth to see us through the rigours of life.
Thankfully, there is another choice.
Taking an intuitive approach I help families:
1. Understand the developmental process and how to nurture a strong relationship
2. Gain clarity by moving from ‘performance-based parenting’ to ‘values-based parenting’ and
3. Empower them to take action with personalized tools, strategies and compassionate accountability.
What they are saying…
About Me
I’m Heather! Mom of two daughters (4 & 6) and married to my husband Chris. We live in the beautiful community of Guelph, Ontario. And because everyone loves a list…
10 Things about me (besides the fact I’m a parent coach)
I’m a budding gardener! Every year my flower bed grows a couple of feet. 2022 was my first year growing veggies in raised beds
I studied musical theatre in college and one of my favourite roles was dancing in the music man, where I showcased one of my hidden talents - baton twirling.
I really do take parenting courses for fun. I’ve taken over 10 with the Neufeld Institute which has become my parenting home. The first course I did was Power to Parent and most recently I finished Intensive III. Now I’ve branched out to learn about polyvagal theory, matrescence and somatics.
I love reading and usually have 3 books on the go: 1 nonfiction for learning 2. A fun new fiction (current fav genre: a historical mystery with a female lead) 3. An old favourite to reread before bed.
I’m just finished up a course on card reading (tarot & oracle) if you like to weave a little something ‘extra’ into your everyday…click here.
I grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario, and while I couldn’t wait for city life as a teenager, I love going home to visit now.
My first dream job was ‘an artist’. Now I love doodling, making art with my kids and crafting things out of felt
My first ‘real job’ was working in support for an accounting software company. I discovered I loved helping people and coaching a team - but bank reconciliation…not so much.
Reality TV stresses me out. I tend to rewatch my favourite shows, Bridgerton season 2 has been on repeat over here.
I’m very committed to my morning latte with my Nespresso - perhaps the best gift my husband has ever given me.
You can get to know me a little more in my IG stories where I like to hang out (but not too much because I’m highly sensitive and find screentime overstimulating)
Do we have anything in common?
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