Archive for March, 2009

Mar 26 2009

Your role as Parent

Published by Mary Lynne under Parents Only

Parents take on many roles throughout the various stages of childhood: Teacher, Administrator, and now, I’m adding a 3rd role- Coach!

Teacher
Ages 0-6
Parents spend hours doing day-to-day activities

Administrator
Ages 7-12
Kids are more independent and social
Parents support their child in this stage without giving up their role as teacher
Some refer this stage as “taxi driver” – parents provide [...]

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Mar 26 2009

Becoming a Parent Coach

Published by Mary Lynne under Parents Only

Becoming a Coach to your child

When you decide to become a coach to your teenager, things will change for the better.

Three things are important in becoming a parent-coach:
1. Know yourself
2. Practice the qualities of a coach on a daily basis
3. Be there.

1st = KNOW YOURSELF
Take time to examine your own [...]

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