Where are you in your journey? How do you think about yourself, your partner, and your relationship? Are you emotionally prepared for the changes that come with being parents at the start, and through the stages of your children's development? Babies and young children are bright eyed, discovering the world - and take you on a journey back to when you were a child - memories, hopes, dreams, and disappointments.
Are you ready to put a little person first, ahead of your desires while balancing demands of a career and other responsibilities? Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you are likely to have in your life. If you are thinking about becoming parents, expecting your first, or having another child; or are currently experiencing challenges - asking for help is the first step in growing healthy family relationships.
Did you know that more than half of all pregnancies are unplanned? Many couples previously discussed feelings about having children before they got married, while others planned to address this further down the road.
Are you ready to put a little person first, ahead of your desires while balancing demands of a career and other responsibilities? Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you are likely to have in your life. If you are thinking about becoming parents, expecting your first, or having another child; or are currently experiencing challenges - asking for help is the first step in growing healthy family relationships.
Did you know that more than half of all pregnancies are unplanned? Many couples previously discussed feelings about having children before they got married, while others planned to address this further down the road.
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I believe every child, adult, parent, and partner strive to do the best that they know how, in navigating their life journey.
Traveling on the road of life it is inevitable that obstacles and limitations will be encountered, presenting you with many challenges.
If you are able to pause, assess, and view the situation from different perspectives it will be easier to choose an approach that fits the terrain, helping you reach your destination.
In working with clients at all stages in their parenting journey I have found that some people are naturally more resilient, able to easily climb out of ruts, while others seem to get stuck and cannot see any way out.
Traveling on the road of life it is inevitable that obstacles and limitations will be encountered, presenting you with many challenges.
If you are able to pause, assess, and view the situation from different perspectives it will be easier to choose an approach that fits the terrain, helping you reach your destination.
In working with clients at all stages in their parenting journey I have found that some people are naturally more resilient, able to easily climb out of ruts, while others seem to get stuck and cannot see any way out.
Counseling is offered for individuals and couples that focuses on the unique concerns specific to this phase in your life.
Did you know that the stresses of parenting affect women and men in different ways?
Change is happening all the time, and something that worked with your child yesterday may not work today.
When parents are feeling successful calming a fussy baby or child, this generally has a positive effect on their self-esteem.
If the situation is more challenging parents may be more irritable with each other, riding a self-esteem roller coaster.
Did you know that the stresses of parenting affect women and men in different ways?
Change is happening all the time, and something that worked with your child yesterday may not work today.
When parents are feeling successful calming a fussy baby or child, this generally has a positive effect on their self-esteem.
If the situation is more challenging parents may be more irritable with each other, riding a self-esteem roller coaster.
I knew early on in my graduate studies, that there had to be more to parenting children than intuition.
Long before there was Google and parenting websites and blogs, there were books and parenting magazines; and people were having children, and couples naturally figured out how to be parents.
After all, we are all wired for survival and protection of our young, right?
Jump Starts for Growing Families has grown up over the past 30 years while I was developing my career in the mental health field, and personally growing my family.
Long before there was Google and parenting websites and blogs, there were books and parenting magazines; and people were having children, and couples naturally figured out how to be parents.
After all, we are all wired for survival and protection of our young, right?
Jump Starts for Growing Families has grown up over the past 30 years while I was developing my career in the mental health field, and personally growing my family.
The Jump Starts approach is based on the foundation that everyone can learn how to have a happy and secure baby, toddler, young children; and be a loving family, and couple.
Whether you grew up in a warm loving family or your childhood left some things to be desired, you have the opportunity now to have new experiences that will enrich your life.
We provide counseling for individuals and couples, and parents with young children in various stage of their parenting journey.
If you are feeling insecure about being or becoming a Mom or Dad, or struggling with your relationship after having children - disagreeing or distancing from each other: Get a jump start!
Whether you grew up in a warm loving family or your childhood left some things to be desired, you have the opportunity now to have new experiences that will enrich your life.
We provide counseling for individuals and couples, and parents with young children in various stage of their parenting journey.
If you are feeling insecure about being or becoming a Mom or Dad, or struggling with your relationship after having children - disagreeing or distancing from each other: Get a jump start!
The fee is $100 per therapeutic hour (50 minutes approximately) and most insurance plans are accepted.
Can you help us in dealing with intrusive family members and friends, or unsolicited advice givers?
Yes, I work with family of origin issues, and boundary setting strategies, putting you in charge of input from others.
Yes, I have been trained in the 5S's Method developed by pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, and author of The Happiest Baby on the Block.
My partner and I are arguing about how to care for our baby or children, can you help us get on the same page?
Can you help us in dealing with intrusive family members and friends, or unsolicited advice givers?
Yes, I work with family of origin issues, and boundary setting strategies, putting you in charge of input from others.
Yes, I have been trained in the 5S's Method developed by pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, and author of The Happiest Baby on the Block.
My partner and I are arguing about how to care for our baby or children, can you help us get on the same page?
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