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Parent Coaching

Maria Sanders is a licensed clinical social worker and PCI Certified Parent Coach® who has built upon her experience as a school social worker, teacher and parent to share methods, approaches, and behaviors that work. She takes the time to learn about each individual family she works with and customizes a personal plan that brings the parent closer to their family goals.

Maria works with families who have children over the of 6 who are demonstrating challenging behaviors. She is a Certified Trainer in Collaborative Problem Solving®. The CPS approach is a strength-based, neurobiologically-grounded model that starts with the philosophy that all kids want to do well and will do well if they can—that kids lack skill, not will. CPS® addresses challenging behavior while building skills for success.

Parent coaching is a dynamic collaborative process between the parent and the coach where the parent's vision is brought into focus and then steps are crafted week by week to help the parent connect with his/her goal. This process can help you to deepen your relationship with your child and end common battles such as homework, bedtime and chores. It can reduce your stress level, and help you find more joy and satisfaction in your role as a parent. Together, you will unravel your challenges, clearly articulate your goals and develop strategies and a plan of action.

Common issues you can address include:

* How to motivate your children without bribes or rewards

* Getting kids to cooperate with being ready for school, meals, or bedtime

* Having kids do their homework or household chores without struggles

* How to handle school issues/behaviors

* Getting kids to turn off the tv/computer games

* How to approach and implement discipline

* Sibling issues: fairness/fighting/ jealousy

* Appropriate mealtime behaviors

* Resolving parenting differences and creating a united parental unit

* How to create a satisfying balance between family, marriage, work, and social life

…and so much more.

Consultations are available via phone or video and in person for families local to the Montclair, NJ area. For more information or to schedule contact Maria Sanders Parent Coaching.

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