With ever-increasing media influences and cultural pressures, combined with time-starved lives, parents today face more challenges than ever.
Often, parents are reluctant to share their parenting concerns with friends or family members.
And, so called "experts" found in bookstores and on television too often have "one size fits all" advice. By providing unbiased, empathetic feedback, a parent coach helps you to develop a parenting strategy that fits your personal goals for your family.
No matter what stage of life, parent coaching helps you determine strategies to address parenting concerns, while leveraging what is already working within your family. It can help you rediscover who you are as a parent, build your confidence and esteem, and gain clarity to see what matters most to you. Additionally, coaching can address sibling rivalry, discipline challenges, and peer-related issues so you can get back to enjoying your children. You will learn how to take positive action at the right time to create the family life experience you most want to live.
"What I appreciated most was how the coaching sessions made me think beyond what I was living everyday. Maggie asked questions that made me think more deeply about who I am as a parent, and my new role as a mom. I had become so wrapped up in just the day-to-day of what our lives had become I was almost on auto-pilot, but I knew that there were elements of being a parent that I needed to devote time to, but I just didn't have the time."
--A.M. (full-time working mom)
"Maggie's warm and inviting personality made it easy to talk with her and share both the frustrations and successes of parenting. She is an excellent listener that encourages personal growth and promotes confidence in one's parenting skills. I really benefited from Maggie's help in setting goals and then discussing my progress on reaching those goals."
--S.V. (mother of three)
"Maggie was delightful and insightful. This is not something new for her. This is something Maggie has learned and perfected through her lifetime. I am so lucky to have had her spend time and ideas with me."
--J.L. (mother of six)
Parent coaching can involve one or both parents, depending on the situation.
For most parents, eight sessions are recommended, meeting once a week (or every other week) based upon what works best for the parent's schedule. Email access between sessions is included.
For those who want a more comprehensive coaching experience or who have more complex situations, twelve or more sessions are recommended.
Each coaching session includes:
60 minute meeting (face-to-face or by phone)
Follow-up summary which may include: homework assignments, recommendations, resources
one hour session $75
package of four sessions $280
package of eight sessions $540
SPEAKING Maggie is available to speak to groups of parents on a one-time basis, or through a series of workshops.
RETREATS Maggie is available to facilitate parenting retreats for parents at schools and places of worship.
GROUP COACHING For those looking for a more affordable option, Maggie works with small groups of parents (usually 6-8) who have children of the same age or similar parenting challenges. Group coaching sessions are 90 minutes in length, once a week and typically run six to eight weeks. Playgroups, preschool parents, and even families with adolescents can form effective groups.
If you would like help in organizing a group, email Maggie at maggiedenari_me.com.
group sessions - six week program group sessions - eight week program
(per person) $150 (per person) $200
Maggie works with parents of children of all ages (infant through young adulthood), as well as parents of children with special needs. She works with parents facing various challenges: including adolescence, ADD and ADHD. And, Maggie can help to address personal issues like the transition into parenthood and the adjustment of sending a child off to college—and beyond.
A parent for twenty years, Maggie's educational training includes a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's Degree with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education. She is a Certified Parent Coach through The Parent Coaching Institute (affiliated with Seattle Pacific University).
Maggie and her husband, Tom, have a daughter, Jordan, who is a junior at Georgetown University, and a son, Nick, a senior at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.
Parent Coaching Endorsed by Pediatric Care Providers
The Parent Coaching model has been featured in Illinois Pediatrician , published by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Read article.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
naeyc.org
Indiana Autism Education & Training Center
aetcinc.org
The Parent Coaching Institute
thepci.com
address
4506 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
phone
317-691-2817
email
MaggieDenari_me.com
