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STRUGGLING WITH YOUR CHILD’S TEMPER TANTRUMS?

Why do they happen? What can you do BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the tantrum?

This talk will offer up ways for you to help your child with their big emotions.




Parenting is hard.

I show parents how to improve their child’s behavior.

I help parents make their family life better.

Become the parent you have always dreamed of being

IDENTIFY WHY YOUR CHILD STRUGGLES

IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR
AT SCHOOL AND AT HOME

IMPROVE YOUR
FAMILY LIFE


Before you became a parent, you thought that you would enjoy raising a family and would be happier.

Now you find that some days are hard, sometimes too hard

You never imagined that

Your child might get kicked out of preschool or childcare.

Your child might not be ready for kindergarten.

You would get so angry and
exasperated with your child because they have these difficult behaviors: 

  • too many temper tantrums
  • struggle with potty training
  • too many behavior problems
  • be so hard to discipline (teach)
  • fight so much with their siblings/peers 
  • too many power struggles
  • refuse to cooperate in the morning, at mealtime or bedtime

Parenting would be so difficult and that you would feel so lonely.

You would feel so exhausted and depleted physically and emotionally. 

YOU KNOW THERE IS A BETTER WAY

YOU KNOW THERE IS A BETTER WAY

You can help your child have better behavior at school. 250 children are suspended or expelled each school day. Parents can help prevent their child from being expelled from school – From the American Academy of Pediatrics.

You can help your child be ready for kindergarten.

You can find an easier way to parent when your child has difficult behavior.

Your child can be more cooperative.

You can reduce stress and worry over your family’s struggles.

You can get one-to-one coaching which will help make your parenting easier.

You will learn what to do to improve your child’s behavior while strengthening your relationship with your child.


It is possible for your child to have better behavior at school & at home

and for you to replenish your physical and emotional reserves

I understand

I have empathy for those who struggle with how to parent.

I will always remember my struggles when I was a new parent. As much as I wanted to be a good parent, I found that I was not prepared.

I now realize that each parent comes to parenting in their own way. For some it is natural and for others it is not. I learned to give myself grace when my parenting instincts did not kick in.

I had all of this intention, but I was not sure how to parent well. I had to learn ways to parent the way that I had always dreamed of. Thankfully, I learned how to parent in an encouraging and effective way. I found that parenting in a kind way had a positive impact on my relationships with my children and on their behavior.

Every family has its own challenges. I remember one of my family’s challenges was my being a working parent. I remember when my children were young how much I struggled trying to “do it all” in a very short amount of time. 

I found that I needed guidance and encouragement to help me manage those years when my children were young. I will always appreciate the support that I received. It was transformative. It made all the difference.

Another challenge I am know of first hand is how hard it is on the family when parents divorce or separate.  Growing up our family struggled when my parents divorced both before and after their divorce. I am sensitive to the extra stress that happens when family life changes. 

Inspired by my experience I went on to work with parents. For over 25 years I have been teaching, coaching and encouraging hundreds of parents of young children. My research-based strategies are effective and strengthen the parent-child bond.  

I offer advice and guidance. I encourage you along the way as you make changes to your family life.

It is possible for you to be happier and for your child to be happier, too

You can create a better family life: 

your child will love you more, will feel closer to you, and will trust you with their thoughts and feelings, now and in the future.

This is what you can look forward to

When you work with me, I will be your guide. You will get the parenting support you need.

I will help you to discover the best ways for you to replenish your physical and emotional reserves, then support as you make changes to your work and family life.

I will teach you positive ways to work with your child. I will teach you nurturing, research-based Positive Parenting. Then, I will guide you as you work with your child.

I will help you discover how you can parent your child based upon who your child is and based upon your family’s dynamics.

Your child will become more cooperative and will have better behavior at home and at school.

You will strengthen your relationship with your child, and your family life will get better.

With more guidance, more encouragement, and less self-blame, you will feel better as a parent. You will find more joy. 

Here is how you can get started: 

  • Schedule a time for us to talk.
  • You can ask questions about the coaching process.
  • I can share with you how my coaching works. 
  • We can have a mini-coaching session, so that you will experience the coaching process.

Testimonials from parents

From a child: "I think I love you more"

“You’ve made me a better parent.”

“I love how you succeeded in providing a non-judgmental atmosphere.”

“Thank you for your support, encouraging words, and endless sources of wisdom.”

“You are a wealth of knowledge and experience… thank you very much for making us better parents.”

“Words cannot express our gratitude for all that you’ve done for us… You have been an amazing teacher, our mentor and “go to” person… and a role model. We can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve down and [for how you] have helped us. How lucky we are to have had you in our life when we started our family and when we needed guidance with raising our child! You have been the best gift!!”

And from a child, as told to his parent after working with me, “I think I love you more.”


I have over 25 years of experience working with parents of young children



I am encouraging and non-judgmental.

I offer a safe place and confidentiality.

I will be your guide.

JLW edited photo in office 5-5-24

There are lots of parenting articles and social media posts on the Internet.

“2 in 5 parents think it’s difficult to distinguish good vs. bad advice on social media.”
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, University of Michigan Health

If you wonder who you can trust, set a time for us to talk. 

I know how important it is to get parenting help

I've been there

I've got you

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