Positive Parent Coaching
Sessions are one hour via Zoom or in person (southeast London).
People come to coaching to work through problems and have better relationships with their children.
Some parents want to change how they react to things and others are concerned by their child’s behaviour. Many of course feel both.
When attempts to resolve things aren’t working, it can feel demoralising, which often fuels the cycle of negative reactions.
Coaching is a personalised process from the start. It doesn’t take long to see positive changes - often just a handful of sessions.
Parents who gravitate to positive parenting don’t just want to dial up the discipline.
They want to understand.
Bought books and courses but never found the time?
Embracing positive parenting takes a period of conscious effort. Applying the tools and strategies at home is way easier with the accountability of a parent coach, who can help you to:
Know what’s normal at your child’s stage of development.
Master your triggers in the face of defiance and outbursts.
Get out of the habit of threatening, repeating and losing patience to keep control.
Access new energies in yourself like playfulness and calm.
Grow a family culture of mutual respect and connection.
Use lifelong communication skills that minimise conflict.
“Natalia helped me figure out a new approach to parenting when I had lost my way. She is so easy to talk to and I always felt supported, not judged. Her advice was clear and compelling and made a huge difference to our young family!”
— Simon, Dad of a 3-year-old
What Can I Expect?
Streamlined Information
If you’re struggling to find the time for parenting books and courses, I’ve got you covered. The Kindred Families philosophy is grounded in key psychology texts, positive parenting theory, neuroscience and child development.
An Active Process
As someone who’s experienced different types of therapy and coaching, I personally prefer a more active style that fits my natural energy. While there is plenty of listening, I keep the conversation moving along productive lines.
A Safe Harbour
A good parent coach is one who provides both the comfort to share vulnerably and also a ‘brave space’ to encourage setting and trying new goals. I'm fully prepared and trained to provide both of these.
Zero Judgement
I find the idea of shaming parents into doing better appalling. My approach focuses on empowering over judging.
Realistic and Straightforward
I try to use simple, jargon-free language that helps parents remember strategies and theory in the moment.
The Opportunity to Go Deeper
As often is the case, what starts as an issue of child misbehaviour often becomes a story about the generational patterns passed down to you. This is probably the most important work we can do together. Clients willing to be asked about their childhood often find the process incredibly powerful.
