Rima Elahi-Syed
Parent coach for moms of toddlers to teens, working online
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents and Women |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | France |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | B.A. Psychology; M.S. Physical Therapy; Certified Parent Coach, Jai Institute for Parenting; Certified Infant Massage Instructor, IAIM UK |
Rima Elahi-Syed is a parent coach in France who helps moms raising kids from toddlers to teens. She works with moms who are worn out by power struggles, yelling and guilt. She teaches a 6-step method called PAUSE, based on conscious parenting. Rima is also a pediatric physical therapist. She has lived abroad for 26 years and made more than 10 international moves, so she knows what it is like to parent far from home.
What Rima helps with
Rima helps moms who love their kids but feel drained by daily conflict and disconnect. Her goal is more cooperation and respect at home without yelling.
- Ending yelling and losing your cool with kids
- Power struggles with toddlers, kids and teens
- Getting cooperation and respect from children
- Parenting guilt
- Feeling disconnected from your kids
- Parenting far from family and support
- Enjoying family life again
Who Rima works with
Rima works with moms of toddlers, school-aged kids, tweens and teens. Many of her clients are expat moms and internationally mobile families. She helps moms who struggle with yelling and guilt and who want a calmer, more connected family life.
How Rima works
Rima uses the 6-step PAUSE method, which is rooted in conscious parenting. The method helps moms get cooperation and respect from their kids while staying calm. Sessions are held virtually. She works with moms across the US, Europe and beyond.
Background and qualifications
Rima is a Certified Parent Coach through the Jai Institute for Parenting. She is also a pediatric physical therapist with an M.S. in Physical Therapy and a B.A. in Psychology. She holds a certification as an infant massage instructor from IAIM UK. She has spent 26 years living as an expat and has made more than 10 international moves. This shapes how she supports parents who raise kids away from their home country.
Rima Elahi-Syed pricing
Programs and services
- Virtual one-on-one parent coaching sessions
- 6-step PAUSE method
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The CoachVouch take
She combines parent coaching with a pediatric physical therapy background and 26 years of expat life.
Best for expat moms who want to stop yelling and build a calmer bond with their kids.
Common questions
How much does Rima Elahi-Syed charge?
Coaching with Rima runs $90 to $135 an hour. Message Rima from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rima Elahi-Syed help with?
Rima Elahi-Syed helps with ending yelling and losing your cool with kids, power struggles with toddlers, kids and teens, getting cooperation and respect from children and parenting guilt.
Does Rima Elahi-Syed coach online?
Rima is based in France. Sessions are online.
Is Rima Elahi-Syed certified?
Rima Elahi-Syed lists: B.A. Psychology; M.S. Physical Therapy; Certified Parent Coach, Jai Institute for Parenting; Certified Infant Massage Instructor, IAIM UK.
Does Rima Elahi-Syed work with expat families?
Yes. She works with expat moms and internationally mobile families. She has lived as an expat for 26 years and made more than 10 international moves.
How do I contact Rima Elahi-Syed?
Send Rima a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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