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COACHING FOR PARENTS

Be the parent

you want to be.

the problem

Feeling like you're failing as a parent, is simply soul crushing.

You've read heaps of parenting books and got confused by all the conflicting advice.

 

You've breathed with your emotions, tried being besties with your kids, you've even been super positive: but you still feel overwhelmed and are yelling way more than you'd like.

You need tools that support you, so you can be there for your children and for yourself. But without a map, you're not sure where to start.

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Hi, I’m
Anna
.

Hi I’m Anna, a mum of three, parenting and communication coach, lecturer, Nonviolent Communication trainer.

My mission is to help parents create healthy relationships with their children and themselves and parent in a way that brings more joy and connection. I do that by offering coaching sessions, consultations and workshops for parents, teachers and caregivers.

 

My unique skill is to combine the science of child development, with my Nonviolent Communication skills and coaching experience. I support parents in finding practical approaches to intentionally connect with their children, and move away from unhelpful beliefs, behaviours and thoughts. My work as a researcher and lecturer in Early Childhood Education and child development underpins all my consultations and trainings.


I share the tools, the insights and the support you need, to be the parent you want to be. Because regardless of what your child says, does or chooses not to do - parenting is about you!

sessions

Three ways I offer support:

Work with me in a private setting, where your needs, as well as the needs of your children, are heard and met.

(online sessions)

Group sessions offer safe spaces, free from judgement, enabling connection with parents and care-givers facing similar challenges.

(online & in-person sessions)

I regularly write articles about all aspects of parenting and child development

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Upcoming group sessions.

  • Building bridges with words
    Building bridges with words
    Sat, 23 Nov
    Whanganui
    23 Nov 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Whanganui, Whanganui, New Zealand
    23 Nov 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Whanganui, Whanganui, New Zealand
    A one day workshop to learn strategies for connecting across opinions, differences and conflicts. based on Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
  • Connecting with children
    Connecting with children
    Sun, 24 Nov
    Whanganui
    24 Nov 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Whanganui, Whanganui, New Zealand
    24 Nov 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Whanganui, Whanganui, New Zealand
    A one day workshop for parents, teachers, grandparents or anyone who has children in their lives
  • Words Matter: based on NVC
    Words Matter: based on NVC
    Tue, 18 Feb
    8 x 2hr weekly Zoom
    18 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    8 x 2hr weekly Zoom
    18 Feb 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    8 x 2hr weekly Zoom
    An 8 evening online course designed to shift beyond anger and blame and into connection in relationships

Once I had the tools, re-connecting with my daughter wasn’t so big. In fact, it was easier than I thought

CO-PARENTING MUM, WELLINGTON

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Contact me.

 Call me  for a free 15 minute chat. Let me know your name, email, any message and let's connect.

Or you can  book  a free no-obligation 30-minute Zoom chat to see if you'd like to work with me.

Anna will be in touch soon.

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