“You should tell him NO. He’s being so disrespectful!”
“Just don’t LET her talk back to you! She should know better…(and so should you!)”
“I’m just so TIRED. And confused. How do I get my kids to listen and cooperate?”
“When YOU were little we never let you get away with that!”
“You should…you better…of you don’t…you should do what I did…MY kids don’t…”
Sage advice from Grandma, your best friend, a neighbor…given rather freely and done to help you get through something difficult–and you have tried it all. You’ve tried to be patient like they’ve said. You’ve tried sticking to certain consequences, making certain rules, forcing them to comply. You’ve read books, followed parenting Facebook pages, tried to copy other parents you are impressed by.
You wonder if you are doing it all wrong…or that you are just a lousy parent and should just throw in the towel and live with the way it is, no matter how crummy it feels. Just live with the overwhelmed, frustrating, TIRED. Just live with your buttons constantly getting pushed, yelling the name of the game, guilt swallowing you whole at times.
Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: You CAN feel better.
This is why I do the work I do. Check out both of my books and my blog. Why?
Because my work is less about advice and way more about DISCOVERY followed by positive and meaningful CHANGE. Discovering what really is working well for you and your children. Looking at things from a different vantage point that can leave you feeling encouraged…empowered…even inspired to create the change you want the most (and definitely putting more smiles on your face).
My work is about growing your ability to tap into what works for YOU and your children–rather than what works for your neighbor, grandma, your best friend–or me! To tap into YOUR strengths, appreciate YOUR child’s abilities, and create the positive and productive and meaningful change you really want.
To feel confident you are parenting WELL.
My books are filled with stories of others walking a similar path as you and will leave you feeling inspired (and relieved!).
They are filled with do-able and practical steps that can be tailored to fit you and the way you do things. They can be the “partner” you need to work alongside you to build the kind of family life and relationships you truly want rather than telling you what to do.
They are warm, encouraging, easy to read, and can leave you feeling far more confident and clear and empowered along your journey as a parent. And just think! I’m a Facebook or blog message away as you have questions, stumble, work hard, want to share…
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“PAUSE: The Power of Parenting (and Living) with Calm Connection”
“Parenting Through Relationship; Ideas and inspiration to help you be the parent you intend to be”
Know that both are written so only a few minutes of reading before you fall sound asleep is enough to leave you feeling the support and encouragement you need the most. Real and lasting change takes time and deserves the respect of time. So take time today–spend a few minutes reading…that’s all.
You CAN feel better. What a gift to your children!
Alice
Author and Parent Coach