Parent Coaching in Baltimore
Learn how to manage children — and raise adults.
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Do you need parenting help?
You’ve tried time-outs.
You’ve tried rewards.
You’ve tried consequences.
Nothing seems to work.
Your kids won’t listen to anything you say until maybe you start really yelling at them, and then you feel angry or guilty for the rest of the day anyway.
You wonder if there isn’t some way to get things a little more under control. A little more compliance, a little less fighting, a little less attitude.
Parenting is hard!
There’s no question that parenting is tough and, at times, very frustrating.
We can help you figure this all out. There’s no magic answer for how to get kids to listen. But there is help. We can coach you to be the parent you really want to be.
It doesn’t mean your kids will never fight or throw tantrums or talk back. But it does mean there will be a lot less of those behaviors, and a lot more time for loving your kids and enjoying your life with them.
What Is Parent Coaching?
Parent coaching is not therapy. You are not sick or broken if you are having trouble parenting your kids; you are normal!
Parent coaching isn’t about figuring out your own childhood stuff (though we can deal with that if it comes up).
It’s about creating the right childhood for your kids. And for that you need a little understanding of why kids do what they do, coupled with tools and skills to manage those behaviors.
We use both coaches and licensed therapists to provide parenting coaching, but the goal is the same: to help you feel confident and in control when it comes to parenting your children.
What Can Parent Coaching Help With?
If you’re stuck on any issue with your kids, a parent coach can help you find your way forward.
It’s not that we’ve seen every single configuration of every possible problem (after all, every child is a unique person). But we can work with you on principles and practices that are based on research and tested with many parents who have come before you.
Issues we can tackle together include:
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Dealing with tantrums and meltdowns
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Setting limits and consequences
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Defiance and backtalk
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Sibling fighting
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Kids who just don’t listen
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Morning and bedtime routines
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Homework struggles
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Screen time and technology
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ADHD-related parenting challenges
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Managing teenage behaviors
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Helping children become more responsible and independent
What Happens in a Parent Coaching Session?
First we’ll start by learning about what’s going on with your children and your family. We’ll figure out where the strengths and weaknesses lie, what’s working and what’s not working. We’ll identify what may be driving the patterns, then propose some concrete strategies to try at home (we may even role play to get a good handle on it!).
Then you’ll try things out, and we’ll revisit what worked and what didn’t so we can adjust accordingly.
Sometimes we may bring children into a session to work collaboratively to find the best approach for everyone, although this depends on the age and willingness of the children.
We may also recommend couples counseling if the dynamics between you and your spouse seem to be having a negative effect on the parenting situation, or family therapy if we think that could be helpful.
Parent Coaching for Different Ages and Stages
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Infants: stepping into the parenting role
Becoming a parent, managing sleep cycles, working together as a team -
Toddlers: setting limits and managing behavior
tantrums, defiance, daily routines, aggression... -
School-age children: building cooperation and responsibility
social issues, chores, homework battles, screen time... -
Tweens: navigating independence while maintaining boundaries
new emotional issues, social drama, responsibility... -
Teenagers: shifting from control toward guidance and preparing them for adulthood
independence, communication, responsibility, mental health concerns...
Learn How to Manage Children — and Raise Adults
It’s important to remember throughout the parenting struggle that the goal is not just getting the homework done or the kids in bed; it’s raising healthy, stable adults that can function and thrive when they leave the nest.
We’re here to help you succeed over the long term, not just put out fires as they break out.
Parent coaching at the Baltimore Therapy Center will help you feel confident as a parent, guide, and mentor to your children.
Parent Coaching Success
Shayna has five children under 7 and a persistent headache. She feels constantly overwhelmed by her parenting duties, not to mention her homemaking duties.
She is feeling increasingly depressed and unable to cope.
She makes an appointment with a counselor at the Baltimore Therapy Center to see what can be done. She discovers that her parenting coach totally gets what it’s like and has a lot of helpful ideas to change the dynamics at home.
Edwin and Keisha feel like they are constantly yelling at their kids.
They feel like there must be a better way to handle them, but they can’t seem to figure it out. They turn to the Baltimore Therapy Center for help in improving their parenting skills.
A few months later they are armed with accurate information, effective tools, and a lot more confidence about how to parent to the best of their ability. It’s not always easy, but at least they have a lot more clarity.
Emma is a defiant, uncooperative, obnoxious preschooler.
Mornings are hectic, mealtimes are a mess, and bedtimes are a nightmare. Her parents are at a loss for how to manage her behavior.
They call the Baltimore Therapy Center and ask for a counselor who can help them learn to deal with Emma. Little by little, they begin to see changes at home.
Emma never becomes an easy child, but the stress level at home has gone down significantly.
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