A parenting coach is someone who helps parents experiencing challenges by offering alternative perspectives around family situations, uncovering strategies to shift behavior & family dynamics, and helping parents achieve their parenting goals.

Parenting coaches can help with a variety of issues. Here are a few services a parenting coach may be able to help with:

Behavior problems: Help you find effective ways to address issues such as aggression, sibling rivalry, and defiance.
Stress-related parenting issues: Help you to practice self care and better manage your stress.
Best parenting practices: Assist you in following through with evidence-based practices in regards to issues such as homework, electronics, and exercise.
Developmental activities: Strategies that support your child’s physical, emotional, and social development.
Parenting during transition or crisis: Help you be the best parent you can during a crisis or hardship, such as divorce or loss of a loved one.
Parenting questions: Answer a variety of questions regarding best parenting practices.
Practical problems: Help you create a plan to address childcare issues or educational problems.