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 managing my family life.
When my sons were young, I 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 that helped me parent the way that I had always dreamed of and to care of my family with less stress. This support and guidance made all the difference. It made me a better parent and a better person.
For over 27 years I have been working with busy parents offering advice and guidance. My life experiences inspired me to do this work. 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. This approach also makes discipline (which means to teach) more effective. President Theodore Roosevelt said: “Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.”
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. Thankfully, after all of these years I have a good relationship with each son.
With the guidance of my encouragers, I found ways to reduce my family’s stress.
I learned better ways to manage my family and work life.