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Expectant Parent
Every new or expectant parent dreams of being their best. Whether you are in the process of adopting, walking into a step-parent role, or expecting your first child, being prepared will make for a more satisfying, relaxing and successful transition.
Regardless of previous work or life experience, this is a new occupation that you are entering into!
Parenthood:
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lasts for life
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pays big dividends
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presents challenges
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requires planning for success
The job of parenting goes beyond painting the nursery, shopping for a crib and sending out birth announcements. It involves serious consideration of the social, mental and emotional impact your new roles will have on your lives.
A parent coach will steer you through your greatest concerns and guide you to anticipate all of the decisions and challenges you will face as a parent.
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Care taking roles and responsibilities: stay at home mom or dad vs. maintaining a comfortable work-life balance?
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Nutritional needs: breast feeding vs. bottle?
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Child care issues: day care vs. extended family care?
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Sleeping arrangements: baby in your bed vs. own room?
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Healthy brain development: Baby Einstein and Baby Mozart videos vs. personal interaction?
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Language development: exposure to television vs. reading books?
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Safety issues: finding a balance between careful parenting vs. over protective parenting?
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Social development: learning through play vs. toys and media?
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Toilet training: natural vs. by the book?
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Discipline: Setting limits vs. insufficient structure?
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Media literacy and management: adhering to AAP guidelines vs. unlimited screen time?
Your parent coach will help you explore these important considerations by taking into account your personality style, your personal values, your environment, and most importantly, your vision for the type of person you want your child to become.
Contact us now to get a head start on your new role as parent!
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