Parenting Consultation
Parents receive hours of training on birth and delivery yet are left to their own devices to understand the very complex development of their children. While there are many excellent parenting books, children are not one-size-fits-all. Understanding and responding to individual differences is paramount to good parenting.
Each child has a unique response to everyday challenges. Some children are eager to dive into their world, while others are more reserved or have difficultly separating and making transitions. Knowing when and how to intervene to support your child’s developing sense of self can be daunting. Oftentimes parents incorrectly assume that a child’s capacity for reasoning and understanding is on par with an adult’s. This belief can undermine emotional development and contributes to misunderstanding a child’s level of maturity.
I can help you understand how your child is wired and reach optimal attunement for your child’s individual needs as well as assist with:
- Learning Self-Soothing
- Managing Frustration and Anger
- Addressing Separation Anxiety
- Diffusing Temper Tantrums
- Optimizing Attachment
- Effective Discipline and Parenting Styles
Through infant and toddler observations, I can help identify and address issues that may be affecting the developing relationship with your children.