Fifty years from now, it wont matter what kind of car you drove, what kind of house you lived in, how much money you had in the bank but the world may be a little better because you were important in the life of a child.

Judy Reith

Be more of the parent you want your child to have. Coaching will bring out the best in you as a parent.

The first step is to get in touch and tell me what you want.

What is Parent Coaching?	Coaching is about action, achievement and solving problems. Coaching believes that the client has all the answers they need and the skill of the coach is to bring out the best solutions from the client for their family. Coaching is completely confidential and non-judgemental Coaching is NOT therapy, counselling, mentoring or advising. We all make resolutions and promises to change. Parents say “I’m going to stop shouting and nagging” or “If only I could just trust my teenager” but how often do these ideals or goals really last? Reading parenting books and talking with friends and family can be helpful, but what do you need to really make the changes you want as a parent and feel your confidence grow? As your Parent Coach I will work with you to identify what you want to achieve and then support you to reach your goals and overcome obstacles along the way. Coaching can be in person, or over the phone – so it doesn’t matter where you live. Most clients book a package of six sessions, depending on the kind of issues they want to resolve. Issues I have coached parents on: Confidence How to be positive about your ability to be a parent Anxious parents Is my child OK? Am I OK? Calm down, gain perspective Parents behaviour Shouting, smacking, feeling angry and fed up Parenting style What kind of parent are you? Is your partner the same or is there a clash of styles? Relationship with child My child drives me mad, not sure I’m coping Teenage issues Trust, sex, drugs, alcohol, friends, money, work, attitude Lone parents Making decisions alone, dealing with separation and children’s behaviour Working parent How to work and still be a great parent Life events Birth, new partnership, world news, death Schools Bullying, homework, teachers Peer pressure Worries about friends Food & health Fussy eaters, exercise, coping with allergies
When/where/how?	The first step is to contact us and ask for full details about parent coaching, including a free introductory 20 minute session by phone. This will check if parent coaching is what you want, and if I am the right person to coach you. Clients say I am easy to talk to and I look forward to hearing from you.
Professional Fees: A typical Coaching package of six one-hour sessions	Phone coaching: £350 – 6 sessions Coaching in person: £350 within Cambridge or £375 outside Cambridge plus travel costs. 6 sessions Couples coaching: From £375 – 6 sessions Please enquire about our rates for parents on Income Support.
	“Judy’s ability to accurately question each area in the session means she totally understands me and my issues and she always displays excellent listening skills.” Full time parent, son 13, daughter 10 “Coaching has changed my way of thinking and has had a huge impact on my relationship with my 19 year old son. I can’t thank you enough.” Business Manager, 1 son “These sessions have been so valuable. Thank you.” Paediatrician and Dad, 3 children under 7 “I can only thank you again for helping me to turn her round from the quite frightening little madam she was into the lovely daughter you gave me the confidence to believe she could be. Your help is probably the best thing I have ever spent money on in my life and worth much more than you can ever imagine.” Mum, Civil servant, 17 year old “The practical approach of coaching helps you to help yourself and doesn’t go round and round in circles going over painful experiences.” Mum, 8 amd 10 year old, separating from her husband