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Parenting Coach Susan’s Response to Coach Christina

Posted by Coach Susan on September 25th, 2006

As you know from my posts, my kids are grown and I have worked with hundreds and hundreds of frustrated people, coaching parents and kids about this very issue.
Some of the things that I have tried successfully:
When my kids were around 6 and 10, I decided to teach money management skills. This lesson worked really […]

A coach asking a colleague for parenting help!

Posted by Coach Christina on September 23rd, 2006

Susan Epstein, my friend:
What are your views on limits around television, computer games, video games, etc.? The rules at our home are: 2 hours of tv time Saturday, 2 on Sunday, only 1 on weeknights assuming homework and piano practice are done. Then, weekends only 3 hours a day are allowed on computer […]

Letting Go-Parent Coach Susan’s Empty Nest

Posted by Coach Susan on September 22nd, 2006

I have been aware for some time  that I had been on the cusp of a huge shift in my relationship with my 21 year old son and 17 year old daughter. They are grown and both live 3000 miles away from me.
My children are both full of confidence, driven and are stepping out into the world in a very big […]

Unconditional Love and letting go

Posted by Coach CJ on September 4th, 2006

For some reason I woke up this morning at 3 am thinking about love, self-doubt, and karma. I was having a nightmare about a brake up with an x-boyfriend. I was dismayed by how much anger and negative energy I still had stored up about a relationship that happened 15 years ago. Why was […]

Parent Coaching: Getting Ready For School

Posted by Coach Susan on August 27th, 2006

Parent Coach Susan
Well, school is right around the corner and everyone from parents to kids are having the jitters. Parents are wondering how to make the transition from summer freedom to hectic and stress free school schedules.
Let’s first consider how you felt last school year went. Were you burned out? How many after school activities […]

Rainy Sunday

Posted by Coach Susan on August 27th, 2006

Hi Everyone,
This is my first post. How very exciting! School is starting this week and everyone is out shopping for new clothes and supplies. Kids are getting anxious. Some may start developing tummy aches. All this is natural. Talk this out with your kids. If you are still stuck, contact me and I’ll help you […]