This is one of the most important tokens I took from this coaching. I previously thought their behavior was a reflection of my bad parenting causing them to be bad people. I am so much more relaxed and present now when my children act out or throw fits. My anxiety has been reduced tremendously with this knowledge. On that same topic, I now realize that my husband’s and my behavior/reactions to our kids can also be sending a message. I am more aware of when my husband might need a break or a timeout and will step in to help if he needs.” Hailey B. – Boise, ID
Parent coaching came into our lives at a perfect time. Our kids are a pre-teen and a teenager and I was finding myself wanting to react and to be emotional about everything that was said or every look that was given. I really didn’t understand the minds of these kids and how it could feel like utter chaos in our home all the time. It seemed like the only way everyone was communicating was through yelling, screaming and eventually crying. Learning how they’re growing and developing was great and I’m not the only one who is going through these growing pains.” Lisa S. – Boise, Idaho
As human beings we are fundamentally woven into each other’s needs and dream. I loved growing WITH my children while being the adult they need, now I feel even more affirmed in my journey with them. I cherish being able to take care of myself more fully as an act of loving them. This program upgraded my parenting in ways that will last a lifetime. ” Lisa L. – Boise, ID
When the Covid-19 quarantine hit, my husband and I realized that we needed to make some changes in our approach to parenting. We wanted to guide our preteen daughter through several important life and school transitions, as well as do a better job of helping her stay mentally healthy as her natural desire to spread her wings collided with the reality of online school and other fallout from the global pandemic. Vashti’s work with our family was extraordinarily helpful. Thanks to her, we were able to build better connections, improve family communication, reduce nagging, and generally have more peace around the house. We learned how to give our child increased responsibility along with fair and consistent consequences, as well as how to define and maintain age-appropriate boundaries that will safely allow her to try on a growing amount of freedoms over time. For my husband and I, it was also great to have Vashti’s guidance as we reconsidered the foundations of our individual (and sometimes very different) parenting styles. As a result of Vashti’s coaching we have been able to bring our parenting styles much more into alignment, which has been great for our own relationship as well as providing more consistency for our child. I heartily recommend Vashti’s work.” Kerry E. – Boise, ID
Vashti’s professionalism, empathy and support has been a gift to our family. Her sound advice and problem solving skills during times of crisis as well as periods of growth have given immeasurable support to all of us. Vashti’s ability to look at the many sides of an issue and understanding of going deeper in the thought process has guided us through some very difficult times. She has helped us gain the right perspective and the strength to handle what is at hand. Vashti has shown us how to adjust our mindset to help bring our family closer and communicate in the best way possible, and she has helped us see that light at the end of the tunnel.
I wish we had met her years ago and am grateful for her caring and compassionate professionalism. Forever grateful.” Lisa C. – Seattle, Washington
I used to initiate changes as immediate and exact. The idea of “planting seeds” keeps me steady and keeps me from throwing in the towel with new strategies. The idea that change will have a flow, sometimes backwards toward old habits, doesn’t indicate failure.”
Jacquie B. – Boise, ID
I noticed that I used to tense up when I was not sure about the best way to react or the right thing to say. I feel like I have a bag of ideas from which to choose from.”
Jenny O. – Boise, ID