The Parenting Sweet Spot

Ceara Deno, MD • February 16, 2022
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How do you find your parenting sweet spot?

I chose “Sweet Spot Parent Coaching” as the name for my business because my goal was to help thoughtful parents find their very own SWEET SPOT in parenting.


A place where things felt:


Aligned.


Peaceful. 


Effortless. 


Connected. 


Enjoyable.  


Playful. 


How do I get you there? Is there a formula?  My process starts when I help you:


  • connect to yourself
  • understand your feelings, needs and desires  
  • connect to your child
  • understand your child’s feelings, needs and desires
  • get tools so you feel competent and effective
  • lean into connection


What I love about this is that it looks unique for every parent and family.  You and your family are unique, so your sweet spot will be, too.  Perhaps your family’s will look a little silly; loud; messy.  Maybe it will definitely look a little silly, loud and messy.  Or maybe it won’t.  That’s what’s so great. Every family’s will look different, but it will works best for them. 


And when you find it, you will feel amazing, confident, hopeful.


We all have our own parenting sweet spot, but sometimes we need help finding it. That's where I come in.  I know exactly how to get you there.  Schedule a  free, get-acquainted call with me now, and I'll tell you exactly how. 


It’s gonna feel really, really good when you do. 




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