Here is a new website for parents of young children:
Need sleep?
A new audio and parenting resource called
"Is Everybody Getting Enough Sleep?" is
now available at this new website address.
Parent Coaching Bridge
Helping parents navigate family crossings
Jennifer Watanabe,
Parenting Specialist
When extra help is needed
Supporting parents who need:
. . . extra help parenting their children well
. . . extra help implementing positive parenting practices
. . . extra parenting help before, during & after a divorce or separation
. . . a mentor, guide, sounding board, advisor
Parenting children is hard.
There are steps you can take to make life easier.
You can learn how to:
You can be a happier parent and have a happier family life.
When You Need More Information to Help You Parent Well:
| Upcoming Parenting Classes |
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Parent Support Group for parents of elementary students in Lake Washington School District This group will focus on sibling relationships, homework, family chores, family schedule, power struggles, and improving family communication Feb. 28 - April 11: Monday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 pm Sponsored by The Parent Coaching Institute Location: Orange Blossom Society in downtown Redmond For more information: http://bit.ly/gX87lV |
Temperament: Yours, your child's & how it impacts the family Just what is temperament? This class will focus on learning about such temperament traits as energy, sensitivity, and introvert/extrovert. Just how compatible is your family? Learning more about your differences will strengthen your family. March 15: Tuesday evening from 6 to 7:30 pm Childcare will be provided. Location: KidsQuest Museum, Market Place @ Factoria in Bellevue For more information: http://bit.ly/hvinEh THIS IS A FREE CLASS. |
Becoming a Happier Parent What causes the unhappiness parents sometimes experience? What can be done to make family life better? March 20: Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 pm Childcare will be provided. Location: Center for Strong Families in Seattle's Great Starts Classroom Information coming soon to the Parent Trust website: http://www.parenttrust.org/ THIS IS FREE CLASS. |
Toddler Parenting: From Terrifying to Terrific! This 7-week series will include information on toddler development, eating and sleeping habits, potty training, temperament, temper tantrums, discipline fundamentals, positive family communication and learning what kids need to succeed. Two 7-week sessions: Starting April 9 or June 6: 7 Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am Childcare will be provided. Location: Center for Strong Families in Seattle's Great Starts Classroom For more information: http://bit.ly/i3vA6w |
Developing Capable Young People This workshop will focus on developing these qualities of responsibility: knowledge of personal strengths, ability to face obstacles, conflict resolution, self-control, self-discipline, positive discipline, positive communication, decision-making using wisdom and sound judgment, and working well with others. Starting Spring 2011: Sunday afternoons Location: Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland Information coming soon to the Evergreen Hospital website: http://bit.ly/fvOJQF |
Need help disciplining
your child?
Are you interested in parenting
using your instinct,
your experiences
& your knowledge?
Do you want to
. . . be nurturing, without being too
permissive?
. . . provide structure, without being
too harsh?
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How working with a parenting specialist can help: You will discover how to reduce family stress,
to make parenting easier & to bring joy back to your family life . . .
Receive FREE Parenting Tips via e-mail or if you would like
more information, contact Jennifer at:
jenniferwatanabe@msn.com or 206-399-4355
When you are bound and determined to parent well, but realize that you need some extra help, then Jennifer Watanabe is the one who understands these challenges and can provide you with the
tools and support you need. She has been working with parents of young children since 1996. She has worked with hundreds of parents over the years and understands what parents are going through. Plus, she has experience in supporting parents as they work to parent well.