Parenting can be messy.
Here you’ll find some useful tools to help you transform those messy moments into opportunities to become a skillful parent.
I’m here to help you build practical skills to support your child’s social and emotional development. That means less time spent controlling and managing behaviors and more time connecting and enjoying parenting. How do you do this? By practicing Parent Jobs and Skills! Read on to learn more.
Parent Jobs
Pick and choose which Parent Job you want to focus on each hour, week, day, or month. Click the tabs to learn more about each one.
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“I create space for my child’s emotions by sitting and being with them before jumping to ideas or solutions.”
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“I help my child get curious and explore their emotions, building a healthy relationship with them while not over-identifying or ignoring them.”
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“I offer my child signals on purpose – calm energy, getting on eye level, using clear language – to help them feel safe, secure, loved, and seen.”
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“I slow down to read my child’s energy to mindfully help them shift to the next activity or moment.”
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“I consciously look for opportunities to connect with my child no matter how big or small.”
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“I show my child through my actions how to repair, regroup, and move forward with love and lessons learned.”
Parent Skills
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Watch and Wait: Learn to read your child’s brain and body signals.
Be Clear and Stay Near: Practice clear communication and staying near during emotional moments.
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Weather and Waves: Learn fun, playful vocabulary to help your child befriend their emotions.
Explore More: Ask effective questions to help your child safely explore their emotions.
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Signal Sprinkling: Sprinkle safety signals throughout the day to help your child feel grounded.
Crystal Clear: Transform your parenting language from fuzzy wuzzy to crystal clear to help your child know what to expect and feel more at ease.
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Joining: Connect and join your child before giving instructions or transitioning.
Matching: Match your child’s energy first to help transitions go smoother.
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Invites: Spot your child’s invitations to connect.
Amp Ups: Power up connection and communication with verbal and non-verbal gestures.
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Dare to Repair: Learn the key elements of repairing with your child.
Oops to Aha’s: Transform an “oops” parenting moment into a growing opportunity for you and your child.
Each Parent Job includes two Parent Skills. For example, to become a Space Creator, you practice the skills of Watch and Wait + Be Clear and Stay Near.
You can learn and practice the 12 Parent Skills to make everyday parenting moments more meaningful and enjoyable for you and your child.
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