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What does a parenting coach do?
“That might look different for every family.
I always say, ‘What works in my house might not work in yours.'”
“You’re certainly not going to agree on every little aspect all the time,” she says.
“That’s just normal.
I do feel like it’s common for everybody, even if you have a super solid partnership.
It’s going to present as a challenge at some point in child-rearing.”
“It doesn’t mean that I have a horrible car.
We might need some tweaking and extra help and support, and that’s a good thing.
Getting a little outside perspective can make all the difference.”
These goals are established in a consultation to develop trust and see where parents struggle.
“Typical consultations are about two hours in length,” she says.
“It’s really collaborative.
Some families add on and continue to work with me and have more one-on-one coaching.
Some families say they need the two hours and are off and running on their own.”
What should you look for in a parenting coach?
Kunde says parents looking for a coach should find one that aligns with their philosophy.
“It’s just like picking a doctor or purchasing a house,” she says.
“I really do feel like it comes down to making sure you’re compatible.”
What if you might’t afford a coach?
Coaches like Kunde offer group consultations, in-person classes, and plenty of content on social media and websites.
Many coaches now provide an online option, as well, to get more bang for your buck.
“Sometimes you just need a little tip here or a little trick there,” she says.
“It’s always helpful to know that you’re able to access people that way.”
