Hello, 

I am Jennifer Watanabe. I am a wife, a mom of two grown sons, and a certified parent coach.

I know what it’s like to feel stressed about parenting.

When our oldest child cried after he got his 10-day-old immunizations, I tried to comfort him by patting him on the back and saying, “You’re okay. You’re okay. You’re okay.” My husband offered up a different approach. He said, “No, it is okay if he cries. The shots hurt.” I still remember that moment, even after 30 years, because I realized then that my “parenting instincts” had not yet kicked in.

I had to learn how to parent, and then I had to learn how to implement what I had learned. Because I was a working parent my time for learning about parenting was limited. 

Along the way I got support and guidance which made all the difference in helping me parent the way that I had always dreamed of. This support and guidance was transformative in the life of my family.

I became interested in teaching. For 24 years I taught parenting classes for Bellevue College in Washington state. I found that parents could learn about positive parenting, yet sometimes they struggled with implementing these parenting practices. I decided to go back to school to become a parent coach because I wanted to support and encourage parents in a more effective way.

Here is a bit about my personality. I am a serious person, and I am quiet.

I care for all parents and their children. 

Let’s schedule a time for us to talk. We will find out if my coaching will help.  

I do wish your family well.

Best regards,