Teach Kids Initiative and Create More Calm with a Parenting Coach's Guidance

As a parent coach, I see parents wishing their children would take more initiative—especially when it comes to contributing to the household. Teaching kids to notice what needs to be done around the home doesn’t have to take years to cultivate. Read about my “Chore 1, Chore 2 and Find One More to Do” method.

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A Parenting Coach Explains How to Help Your Older Kids Get the Rest They Need

Sleep is foundational. Without it, kids have a harder time regulating their emotions, focusing in school, handling stress, and showing up as their best selves. And as frustrating as sleep resistance can be, there are real reasons behind it—and real ways to turn things around. Parenting coaching gives you ways to solve this problem without losing your relationship with your teens.

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Elisabeth Stitt
What a Parenting Coach Can Tell You About Why Disrespect Isn’t Always What You Think—And What It Might Be Telling You

Think your child’s backtalk or defiance means trouble ahead? It might actually be a cry for connection. Learn how a parenting coach can help you decode misbehavior, respond with empathy, and foster mutual respect—without fear-based discipline. Discover what your child’s behavior is really trying to tell you.

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Create a Loving Home: Here’s One Parenting Coach’s How-to Guide

One of the most important things we do as parents is set the tone for a happy, harmonious home. Often, as a parent coach, that is where I start when I am working with a client. Parents might come to me, say, to learn how to deal with their 6-year-old’s violent outbursts. Rather than starting with my focus on the child, I first lay the groundwork for creating a more loving home.

Love is the glue that holds us all together, and when it is palpably present, everything in the house feels easier.

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Elisabeth Stitt
Parenting Coaching Saves the Day When It Comes to Setting Boundaries Lovingly but Firmly

Struggling to set boundaries that stick without damaging your connection with your child? Let’s explore how to balance structure and flexibility to create a peaceful, cooperative home. Through real-life coaching stories, you'll discover practical strategies for holding limits with confidence while ensuring your child feels heard and valued. Read the full blog to learn how parenting coaching can help you find the perfect balance!

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Elisabeth Stitt
Using a Parenting Coach to Sort Out Different Parenting Styles

What’s your parenting style? With so many terms like permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative parenting, it can get overwhelming fast! This blog breaks down classic and modern parenting styles, explores how culture and circumstances shape them, and helps you discover what works best for your family. Struggling to align your parenting style with your child's needs? Let’s sort it out together!

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Elisabeth Stitt
Get Your Teens Off Their Devices and Stepping Into Life

Struggling with unmotivated teens glued to their devices? Shift the focus to purpose! Partnering with Will Kirsop of Many Roads, we explore how helping teens uncover meaningful goals boosts happiness, resilience, and success. Discover tools like Life Crafting to guide your teen toward a life of purpose and connection. Let’s empower teens to thrive! #ParentingTips #TeenMotivation

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Elisabeth Stitt
Using a Parenting Coach to Make Morning Routines Smoother

Are you in survival mode when it comes to parenting?

Do you spend each day longing for bedtime and each week longing for Saturday?

 I get it.  Parenting is a long haul.

But a lot of us make parenting harder than it needs to be.  We run around like chickens with our heads cut off.  

If I learned one thing as a classroom teacher, I learned how using systems and routines helped my classroom run more efficiently and smoothly. The same is true for homes.

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Elisabeth Stitt
Using a Parenting Coach to Support You in Times of Divorce

Divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a family can face. Amid the legal negotiations, emotional upheaval, and lifestyle adjustments, parents often struggle to maintain a stable environment for their children. It’s during these times that the guidance of a parenting coach can be invaluable. Parent coaching provides the tools and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of parenting during and after a divorce, offering both immediate support and long-term benefits.

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Elisabeth Stitt