“I love the way this book empowers parents to tackle the daily stresses and strains that can make parenting feel like an endurance test at times. We all want to enjoy our children – not just endure them – and finding real solutions to real problems and building our confidence as parents are the best ways to make this happen.” Mara Lee, Editor, Practical Parenting
“The 7-Day Parent Coach supplies all of these needs and more in a comprehensive and reassuring way. It was a great conception from the start, and now a star is born.” GMTV’s Dr Hilary Jones
“I saw the difference it can make in the lives of parents. Parent coaching really is different and really does work.” Tim Mungeam, Chief Executive, Parentalk
“We were delighted with the response from the workshops run by Lorraine Thomas. (David Fawcett, Community Relationship Manager HSBC)
'I was desperate to stop breast feeding my 2-year-old son. The coaching was amazing and inspiring and made me believe I could do it. Life here I come!'
(Kate Scudellaro, Practical Parenting)
'I feel good about my decision not to let Juliette watch 18 certificate films. Instead of feeling like a fuddy-duddy, I feel like a caring, responsible dad.'
(C Withchalls, The Independent)
'I had a wonderful day. The Parent Wheel is a marvellous tool for Parent Coaching.'
(Sudha Solaiman, Parent's Advice Centre, Tower Hamlets)
'It's not a male thing you discuss down the pub. It was good to have a room full of people talking about issues that we all face.'
(L Strinati, Sunday Times)
WELCOME TO THE PARENT COACHING ACADEMY
Welcome to The Parent Coaching Academy, the UK’s leading Parent Coaching organisation. I established The PCA because I'm passionate about being a mum and I'm passionate about supporting other parents in the most rewarding, challenging and important job we'll ever do in our lives.
At the Parent Coaching Academy, we have developed a unique 7-day model that motivates parents to tackle family problems with a practical action plan - one day at a time. Our aim is to put mums and dads back in the driving seat. We help parents focus positively on creative solutions to their challenges and develop tailor-made strategies to achieve them. We work with mums and dads to close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Our mission is to reduce parents’ stress levels and boost their energy so that they can get the maximum enjoyment from family life.
Our 7-day model has already helped parents transform family lives.
We also deliver tailor-made initiatives for cutting-edge employers committed to supporting mothers and fathers in the workplace.
And we offer training programmes to develop the professional skills of dynamic individuals committed to supporting parents.
Time goes by so quickly. Every family moment is precious. Whether you are a parent or a professional committed to helping parents – we’re here to support you.
Lorraine Thomas
Chief Executive, The Parent Coaching Academy
Author, Screamer To Sweet Dreamer (Hodder Education 2006)
Author, The 7-Day Parent Coach (Vermilion 2005)