They’re about stress, emotional development, and patterns that get activated in both children and parents. This work is different from therapy, time-outs, books, or quick-fix parenting advice. We begin by understanding — not reacting.
I bring to the table 25 years of experience specializing in work with kids who are called Oppositional, Defiant, Angry, and Aggressive,...the one's that have daily tantrums over just about everything...
especially when they are told 'No' or don't get their way.
What I know about the parents of kids like this is ...
You are Frustrated and Exhausted. I help you understand behavior rather than react to it.
You have tried Everything ... We focus on underlying needs and lacking skills, not quick fixes.
You feel Embarrassed, Powerless, and Manipulated by your kid . I empower you to become the authority and leader again.
You feel judged and criticized as a "bad" parent. I teach you the areas of your child's development that are not progressing and what to do .
You keep saying "It isn't supposed to be like this!" We create realistic expectations that make sense.
You are tired of all the Yelling and Fighting....I coach you to become proactive and remain calm under stress .
I'm also a Parent myself....of 2 kids.... and 2 dogs. What I have learned on my own Parenting path has opened my eyes even more to the struggles we all experience,...
By utilizing my Professional Experience working with Challenging Kids, and my own personal parenting struggles, I created ProActive Parenting to finally release you from being held Hostage by your own emotions and your kid's behavior.
My Mission is to help kids grow up being allowed to be kids while developing the skills they need to grow and thrive so they can be successful without suffering from Anxiety, Anger, Depression, & other Mental Health Issues. I have found the best way to help kids is to help and Empower Parents to navigate the stressful, demanding, & exhausting times of parenting with Calm , Confidence, and Connection.