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 and with managing my family life.
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 31 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 use what I had learned.
I also had to find ways to manage our family’s home and schedule. I always felt so stressed! I was a working parent and felt the need to “do it all!”
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 and to care for my family with less stress. This support and guidance was transformative. It made me a better parent and a better person.
For over 27 years I have been working with busy parents. My life experiences inspired me to do this work. Over the years I have coached busy parents offering advice and guidance. I’ve taught positive parenting classes for many years, including teaching for 24 years for Bellevue College in Washington state.
Here is a bit about my personality. I am a quiet, serious, and empathetic person. I remember when my sons were young and my parenting challenges. Now that our sons are grown, I remember those early days when I got non-judgmental support. I strive to be non-judgmental, too. I know how important it is.
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,
Jennifer
jennifer@resourcesforparenting.com
206-399-4355 okay to text
The guide for my parenting is Positive Discipline which is a research-based, positive parenting approach. In positive parenting discipline means to teach. This approach is about parenting in a kind and firm way and is recommended by health care providers. This approach is an encouraging way to parent. Encouragement strengthens the parent-child bond.
I also appreciate University of Washington’s Dr. John Gottman’s research on emotion coaching which begins with validating emotions.
The most important thing to me about my parenting has always been to have good relationships with my sons: not just to be their friend, but to be friendly, kind, and loving while teaching them.
I have also learned better ways to manage my family and work life.
With the guidance of my encouragers, I found ways to reduce my family’s stress.