As an individual, do I...
* live for my children or follow my own dreams?
* put everyone else first or make time for my own pursuits?
* fit more into my day or create more peaceful moments?
As a parent, do I ...
* step in and 'fix it' or step aside and let my child work it out?
* restrict more or offer more freedom?
* rock the boat or choose peace and quiet?
* accept silence or learn to hear and be heard?
Every parent has asked these questions, sometimes all of the them in the same day! Parenting a teen or young adult can be exhausting and confusing. They are not eight years old anymore, but you may be parenting them as if they are. While teens don't need you to guide them through every waking moment, they do need a parent who knows how to listen, is grounded in principles, pursues his or her own dreams, and is committed to helping them be prepared for life. This sounds like a tall order, but it is doable -- and you don't have to do it alone.
Welcome to Your Family Matters, coaching for mothers of teens and young adults. Parenting is just as much about you as it is about your children, so YFM provides coaching and workshops on parenting as well as life-balance and transitions.
The YFM parent coaching program will give you powerful, time-tested principles to become a credible parent who is taken seriously. Proven listening and communication skills will strengthen the bond with your teen and increase responsible, respectful behavior.
Life-balance and transition coaching and seminars focus on self-care, overcoming overwhelm, shifting focus onto your potential, preparing for the empty nest years and for the return of adult children. Discover who you can be when you step out of the role of parent.
Isn't it time to have the family and the life you dream of?