How can brain surgery be easier than raising kids?
This was a question I often asked myself; as it just didn't make sense to
me how assisting surgeons with brain surgery could seem more natural than
raising my own children. You see, during my workday as an operating room
nurse I was confident, well-trained and experienced a satisfying sense of
teamwork. We had a procedure for every situation -- including unexpected
ones; nothing was left to chance. We had a common language, ensuring
effective communication as we worked together as a team that recognized
each other's unique talents and strengths.
However, when I returned home to parent my children with the energy left over from my workday, I was exhausted and frustrated. My only plan and procedure was to leave things to chance and hope for the best. After all, that's what worked for my parents, so that would work for me, right? Then I realized I did not want to parent the way my folks did, they seemed to be overwhelmed, too. And I knew that I didn't learn anything from their lectures and punishments, except that I was a bad person. I wanted to be an entirely different kind of parent; I wanted to consciously lead my children to become all they could be; feeling good about who they are and to know that mistakes are simply learning opportunities.
Then it dawned on me that together as a family, we could be pro-active and fashion our own “Policies and Procedures” just the same as in the operating room. As we set out to consciously build the kind of family environment we desired, I immersed myself in an education consisting of parenting courses, family counseling, therapists, doctors and every book available on the subject. I took what I felt was positive and nurturing and combined it with the leadership and teamwork skills I'd acquired from working in the operating room.
Instead of reacting unconsciously and getting frustrated, I decided to consciously become a motivating and connected parent. I focused on my desires, writing down everything important -- from being calm and compassionate to ensuring that my kids have great self-esteem. I wanted them to be respectful and self-motivated; never afraid to ask for help and to fearlessly reach for their goals.
My desire was to be a great leader for my kids, not a frazzled single working mother. So I created my own blueprint for a harmonious family. This blueprint became the Family Meeting Kit.
By focusing on individuality, compassion, and teamwork skills, we established respectful communication and guidelines for handling every situation, including conflict. From there it was easy to define our desired outcomes, make upfront agreements and even choose consequences beforehand. I saw sibling rivalry disappear, discussions replaced tantrums and I had more energy!
By the time my children were teenagers, I was a “teen whisperer” of sorts, as many teenagers shared with me their desire to be able to talk with their parents the way they could talk to me. Strangely, I spoke with their parents who said that their kids would never “open up” and talk to them, no matter how much encouragement was offered. I heard story after story of parents wanting to experience the same success I experienced with my kids. I was happy to share what I knew with these parents.
This was a question I often asked myself; as it just didn't make sense to
me how assisting surgeons with brain surgery could seem more natural than
raising my own children. You see, during my workday as an operating room
nurse I was confident, well-trained and experienced a satisfying sense of
teamwork. We had a procedure for every situation -- including unexpected
ones; nothing was left to chance. We had a common language, ensuring
effective communication as we worked together as a team that recognized
each other's unique talents and strengths.
However, when I returned home to parent my children with the energy left over from my workday, I was exhausted and frustrated. My only plan and procedure was to leave things to chance and hope for the best. After all, that's what worked for my parents, so that would work for me, right? Then I realized I did not want to parent the way my folks did, they seemed to be overwhelmed, too. And I knew that I didn't learn anything from their lectures and punishments, except that I was a bad person. I wanted to be an entirely different kind of parent; I wanted to consciously lead my children to become all they could be; feeling good about who they are and to know that mistakes are simply learning opportunities.
Then it dawned on me that together as a family, we could be pro-active and fashion our own “Policies and Procedures” just the same as in the operating room. As we set out to consciously build the kind of family environment we desired, I immersed myself in an education consisting of parenting courses, family counseling, therapists, doctors and every book available on the subject. I took what I felt was positive and nurturing and combined it with the leadership and teamwork skills I'd acquired from working in the operating room.
Instead of reacting unconsciously and getting frustrated, I decided to consciously become a motivating and connected parent. I focused on my desires, writing down everything important -- from being calm and compassionate to ensuring that my kids have great self-esteem. I wanted them to be respectful and self-motivated; never afraid to ask for help and to fearlessly reach for their goals.
My desire was to be a great leader for my kids, not a frazzled single working mother. So I created my own blueprint for a harmonious family. This blueprint became the Family Meeting Kit.
By focusing on individuality, compassion, and teamwork skills, we established respectful communication and guidelines for handling every situation, including conflict. From there it was easy to define our desired outcomes, make upfront agreements and even choose consequences beforehand. I saw sibling rivalry disappear, discussions replaced tantrums and I had more energy!
By the time my children were teenagers, I was a “teen whisperer” of sorts, as many teenagers shared with me their desire to be able to talk with their parents the way they could talk to me. Strangely, I spoke with their parents who said that their kids would never “open up” and talk to them, no matter how much encouragement was offered. I heard story after story of parents wanting to experience the same success I experienced with my kids. I was happy to share what I knew with these parents.
Questions?
• Your Vision for Your Ideal Family
• Making Your Family a Priority
• Rules and Agenda
• Navigating Upfront Agreements
• Don't Miss a Thing: Additional Tools
• Tracking Progress
• The Backlash
• Your Dream Team
• Prep for a Family Meeting
• Rules for a Family Meeting
• Agenda for a Family Meeting
• Upfront Agreement Form
• Navigating Upfront Agreements
• The Family as a Mastermind Group
• Choosing Consequences
• Progress Tracker
• Expect Surprises
• Cheat Sheet
• Awards
• Your Dream Team
• Parent's Playbook
• Boy's Playbook
• Girl's Playbook
• Hours may be split to suit your needs
• Use for a crisis
• Guide for your family meetings
• Handle day-to-day conflicts
Eight Videos
Family Communication Instructional Booklets
Playbooks
Two Hours of Coaching via Phone or Skype
2 Payments of
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Procedures
By Telephone: You will call me at the prearranged number
By Telephone: You will call me at the prearranged number
on the day at the time scheduled. The allotted time will begin when the call is placed. Our phone session will last 60 minutes.
By Skype: You will Skype me at the prearranged number on the day at the time scheduled. The allotted time will begin when the call is placed. Our Skype session will last 60 minutes.
In Person: Your 60 minute session will begin at the agreed upon time at the agreed upon location.
By Skype: You will Skype me at the prearranged number on the day at the time scheduled. The allotted time will begin when the call is placed. Our Skype session will last 60 minutes.
In Person: Your 60 minute session will begin at the agreed upon time at the agreed upon location.
1 Session - $100
(60 minutes)
4 Sessions - $250
(60 minutes each)
