Patterns of Parenting

Have you or someone you have known repeated a pattern from their childhood while raising their child? The likely answer to that question is yes. In some cases, this can be a positive use of personal experiences. For example, a parent may remember enjoying one-on-one time with their father, then decide that they want to provide that experience for their child as well. However, in other situations, parents may repeat unhealthy or unhelpful familial patterns and reason with, "well, my parents did that, and I turned out okay."

Just because a parent feels that they "turned out okay" from their parents doesn't mean that repeating their behaviors is always appropriate or effective for their children's use. It also doesn't have to imply that their parents were not good people or did the best they could. Instead, it suggests that effective parenting derives from reflecting on our experiences (good and bad), practicing emotional awareness, and being intentional.

At Intuitive Counseling, parent coaching provides a space for clients to achieve confidence in their parenting and to process their experiences, preventing them from repeating unhealthy patterns. Along with increased confidence and awareness, these parents find themselves better able to navigate challenging behaviors from their children without regressing to parenting that does not align with their values.

If you are interested in learning more about parent coaching or how to manage your child's behaviors, give Intuitive Counseling a call at 720-689-6166, or click this link to learn more: Learn more