Take it Outdoors Parenting
Parenting coach using the outdoors, based in San Jose
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | San Jose |
| Credentials | CTA Certified Life Coach |
Take it Outdoors Parenting is a parenting and life coaching practice in San Jose. It helps parents restore balance at home by setting boundaries and repairing the bond with their child. The coach spent over 25 years in law enforcement as a School Resource Officer, Domestic Violence Detective and Hostage Negotiator. The coach has also taught parents as a parent educator for over 10 years. Sessions use the outdoors.
What Take helps with
This coach helps parents who want more balance at home and a better relationship with their child. Work centers on boundaries, goal setting and change in the parent.
- Restoring balance in the home
- Setting boundaries with children
- Repairing the parent and child relationship
- Setting goals as a parent
- Handling the influence of social media on kids
- Resetting as a parent
Who Take works with
Clients are parents who want to repair their relationship with their child and bring balance back to the home. The coach also works with parents dealing with the pressure social media puts on kids and families.
Background and qualifications
The coach worked in law enforcement for over 25 years. Roles included School Resource Officer, Domestic Violence Detective and Hostage Negotiator. The coach has also worked as a parent educator for over 10 years. The coach is a CTA Certified Life Coach. This mix of police work and parent education shapes the coaching, which uses the outdoors to help clients reset and set goals.
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A parenting coach with over 25 years in law enforcement, including work as a Hostage Negotiator and Domestic Violence Detective, who coaches using the outdoors.
Best for parents who want to set firmer boundaries and repair their relationship with their child.
Common questions
How much does Take it Outdoors Parenting charge?
Coaching with Take runs $90 to $135 an hour. Message Take from this page for an exact quote.
What does Take it Outdoors Parenting help with?
Take it Outdoors Parenting helps with restoring balance in the home, setting boundaries with children, repairing the parent and child relationship and setting goals as a parent.
Is Take it Outdoors Parenting certified?
Take it Outdoors Parenting lists: CTA Certified Life Coach.
How do I contact Take it Outdoors Parenting?
Send Take a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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