Orlando’s Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy and Life Coach Professionals

The other day I ran into an old friend from my children’s elementary school days. The “kids” , who are all now in their late teens and twenties, were the main topic of conversation.  Of course we both started out with our “success stories”.  Details on the son or daughter who makes us look good, makes us feel like a “good parent.”  We danced around our other children’s lives until I decided to take the plunge- I told the truth about my child’s struggle with where he was going in life.  He wasn’t the “perfect kid” you brag about, and I admitted feeling very guilty about not having ALL the answers on how to help him. I could actually see the relief on her face, and I could see her entire body relax as she admitted her own “unconventional child’s” struggles.

Karen Walsh, LCI, Certified Life Coach Specializing in Children, Teens, Young Adults

Wow- the world didn’t end to admit the truth- we have a normal family, not a perfect family!! She told me how good it felt to talk to someone, and not feel judged.  We parted ways, but her words stayed in my mind and on my heart. How many other parents out there feel alone and afraid to talk to friends and family due to fear of being judged or a belief that they will be burdening others with their challenges?

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Do daily temper tantrums make running errands a nightmare? Are the terrible twos getting to be more than you bargained for?  Do you think that only “perfect parents” have well behaved children?

Young children are learning so much about the world and their families, and it is a great age to make changes that will last a lifetime!

As the mother of a three year old, I understand what other parents could be going through! My degree is Clinical Social Work did not prevent my son from throwing a tantrum at Target a time or two! However, many of the parenting techniques that I learned from the book PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN changed how I react to my son’s outbursts. This has resulted in less whining and more peaceful shopping trips!

Even though there is no “magic book” that will help you to become a “perfect parent” there are many parenting skills you can develop that will improve the quality of you and your child’s relationship. Best of all, it uses the power of positive parenting to encourage your child to do well, rather than focusing on punishing for bad behavior. Learn how to make consequences logical and fitting for different kinds of behavior challenges.

The terrible two’s can become the terrific threes!

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CREATING THE LIFE YOU WANT

At LIfe Skills Resource Group in the Dr. Phillips area of Southwest Orlando we are committed to offering affordable classes and groups for our clients and the community in general.  Over the past year we have held parenting classes for parents of toddlers, school age children and teenagers as well as Life Coaching Groups with topics including: “Creating the LIfe You Want”, “Quantum Success”, and “You Can Heal Your Life”.

We are very excited to be offering our most popular group “Creating the Life You Want” for the 3rd time.  This is an 8 week group coaching experience following the #1 New York Times bestseller Take Time for Your Life by Cheryl Richardson.

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