Why work with me?

Ceara Deno, MD • June 12, 2021
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Why work with me? What does a parent coach do? 

What do I do as a parent coach?  Why work with me?


Here’s what I DON’T do:


1.) I don’t tell you how to parent.  Only you are the expert on your kid and your family.  I trust you to decide what works best for your family.


2.) I don’t tell you what you are doing “wrong”—there is no judgement, shame or blame if we work together.


3.) I don’t give you a list of rules for your kids to follow.  Only you know your deepest values and only you can create the life that works best for your family.


So what DO I do?


1.) I help you with your THOUGHTS about parenting.  Together we identify why you are getting so triggered/angry/frustrated/overwhelmed/guilty/indecisive/etc, and make a plan so you can stop feeling that way. We make a plan so you can start feeling confident, connected and in control again. 


2.) I support you to have the relationship YOU want with your child.  This includes giving you communication and empathy tools that allow for greater peace, cooperation and connection.  Oh yeah, and these tools work with adults too, so that you can have better relationships with them too.


What happens? 


You feel more peaceful and connected with your child, so you can feel more confident and joyful.  You release the frustration/guilt/doubt/triggers which keep coming up and preventing you from feeling at peace. 



Ready?  Let’s chat.

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