Offerings
When it comes to seeking help with parenting, there are various avenues to explore. Some find comfort in the camaraderie of group classes, where they can connect with other parents facing similar challenges. Other parents may prefer the individualized attention and in-depth support provided by private coaching sessions. Whether you opt for group classes or one-on-one coaching, rest assured that both avenues offer valuable skills and insights to enhance your parenting journey.
ONE ON ONE COACHING
Meet with me individually. I will do a free consultation with you to determine if you feel we are a fit and I can help. Moving forward, we will do a one-hour discovery call to learn about your unique family personality and I will craft a customized plan for you. I will focus on your specific, immediate needs and any issues you want to address. The number of sessions will depend upon your needs and goals.
Offered online and in person.
Hourly and packages available
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By booking an appointment, you are consenting to our Client Services Agreement.
PARENT EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING (P.E.T.) CLASSES
Come and learn the most proven parenting method in the world created by award-winning psychologist and 3-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Dr. Thomas Gordon. Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) is a parenting program for parents of children of all ages...
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What You Will Learn
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How to resolve conflicts and problems in your family so that problems stay solved.
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A method for troubleshooting family problems and knowing which skills to use to solve them
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How to talk to your children so that they will listen to you.
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How to listen to your children so they feel genuinely understood
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How You and Your Family Will Benefit
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You’ll experience fewer angry outbursts and more problem-solving.
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Fewer power struggles–less tension, less resentment, more fun, more peace, more love.
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They will learn self-discipline, self-control, and an inner sense of personal responsibility.
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Your children will feel free to discuss their problems and concerns with you instead of withdrawing.​
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Offered online and in person.
$400/ 8-week class plus materials fee of $45
Take the first class FREE with no obligation
P.E.T. Online Book Club
Are you ready to bring more joy into your life, home, and parenting? In this 8-week book club, we'll explore Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children. This transformative guide teaches you how to avoid the 12 Common Parenting Roadblocks, have fewer power struggles–less tension, less resentment and raise respectful, resilient children.
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About the Book Club:
Parent Effectiveness Training provides step-by-step advice for resolving family conflicts so everybody wins. This beloved classic is the most studied highly praised and proven parenting program in the world and it will work for you! Dr. Thomas Gordon (Nobel Peace Prize Nominee) introduces a fresh approach to parenting that is rooted in decades of research. ​
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The book provides a step-by-step process to help you:
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Experience fewer angry outbursts and more problem-solving.
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Encourage children, especially teens, how to open up and talk to you.
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Teach your children self-discipline, self-control, and an inner sense of personal responsibility.
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Create lasting relationships that will maintain closeness with your children at any age.​
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Each week, we’ll break down the book’s key concepts, discuss practical parenting tools like active listening, and share personal insights to inspire and uplift one another. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a supportive community and learn how to become a more joyful and effective parent.
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What to Expect:
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Weekly group discussions on key lessons and takeaways
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Practice exercises to help you apply the concepts to your own life
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Get your parenting questions answered real- time and with professional feedback
Ready to become a more joyful, confident and effective parent? Sign up today to reserve your spot!
INFANT/CHILD
SLEEP CONSULTING
With five children of my own, including triplets, I've had firsthand experience with various types of sleepers and have honed many skills in helping children establish healthy sleep habits. I understand the profound impact sleep deprivation can have on every aspect of daily life!
That's why I offer a Personalized Sleep Plan tailored to your desired parenting style and family needs, with a focus on your newborn or toddler's temperament and developmental phase. I don't believe in the cry-it-out method. Instead, we work on a respectful way to help your little one learn to sleep on their own. Let me assist you in saying goodbye to sleep deprivation while guiding your little one toward healthy and restorative sleep habits! I'm confident that with my support, we can make a positive difference for your family.
Please connect with me for a free consultation to see how I might help you.​ By booking an appointment, you are consenting to our Client Services Agreement.
What Our Clients Say
MORE ABOUT P.E.T.
At the very root of the Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) philosophy is a belief that children aren’t bad or mischievous; they simply behave in ways that satisfy their particular needs at the moment. A baby cries because he is hungry; a four-year-old sticks her hands into a can of paint and spills it on the carpet because she wants to play with the paint, to explore; a sixteen-year-old comes home later than you feel is safe because he feels a need to be with his friends.


Parenting doesn't have to be a constant power struggle 
It is in meeting these conflicting needs that most parent/child relationships get into trouble. Some parents insist on obedience from their children, so they get their needs met at the expense of the children meeting theirs’. Other parents, wishing to spare their children any hurt and aggravation, give in and let their children get their way, but then the parents suffer. Either way, someone is left feeling resentful of the other. It is this constant cycle of power struggles and the subsequent pent-up resentments that result that slowly begin to erode the parent/child relationship.

Kids have the right to get their needs met, but parents do too
But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is a third option: Both parents and children can get their needs met. Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) is made up of a very specific set of communication skills that enable parents to positively influence their children’s behavior. When parents use the skills they really are amazed at the dramatic improvements in their families and in all their relationships. This method also teaches children critical problem solving skills and resiliency that are often lacking today.


Dr. Thomas Gordon was nominated 3-times for the Nobel peace prize
P.E.T. was created by award-winning psychologist and 3-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Dr. Thomas Gordon. Revisions of the P.E.T. program are regularly completed with new content, examples and materials that actively address the current problems, issues and concerns of today's parents.




The P.E.T. skills build on each other, each week is more complex.

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In our PET course, DeeDee will present and demonstrate the first P.E.T. skill. Real-life examples are given. Next, you will demonstrate the skill in practice exercises, followed by real-life practice and coaching. The following week this learning cycle starts again with the next P.E.T. skill. So each week you learn more skills that build on each other until you become proficient at the end of the course at implementing all effective communication and conflict resolution skills.


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You Will Learn How to:
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Talk to your children so that they will listen to you and change their behavior.
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Listen to your children so they feel genuinely understood.
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Resolve conflicts and problems in your family so that no one loses and problems stay solved.
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Troubleshoot family problems and know which skills to use to solve them.
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​The Result for You and Your Family:
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Your children will feel free to discuss their problems and concerns with you instead of withdrawing.
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You will learn how to work with each other instead of against each other.
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Your children will learn self-discipline, self-control, and responsibility.
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You'll experience fewer anger outbursts and more problem-solving.
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Motivation by everyone to make rules because they help set them.
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Fewer power struggles - less tension and resentment, more fun, more peace, more love.​
How the Program Works
The P.E.T. Course is offered on Zoom or In Person with approx. 6-12 parents. ​We meet once a week with the same group to receive support and encouragement from one another. Most importantly, there will be ongoing skills practice and coaching during our live sessions, so you can address real issues you are experiencing.
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Cost of the 8-week P.E.T. program
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The cost of the P.E.T. Course is $400 per person plus a $45 materials fee. There is a $50/person discount for couples. Please pay the $45 materials fee up-front so I can send them to you ahead of the class. The tuition isn't due until after the first session, so you can try the first class for FREE. Please see the upcoming dates and times in your area or online.