Behavioral Coaching and Educational Consultation

Parent Coaching & Consultation

I offer in-person and online behavioral coaching and educational consultation services for parents of children ages two to eighteen.

By understanding your family’s goals, needs, and challenges and applying my expertise as an educator, I can help bring more calm and predictability to your home and set your child up for future success.

Managing your child’s behavior

Supporting your child’s education

Managing your child’s behavior

Do you regularly experience the following?

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Your child has difficulty following directions.

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None of the strategies you’ve tried have resulted in lasting change.

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Your child is unmanageable or becomes physical when they are frustrated or disappointed.

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There is more yelling in your house than you want.

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You avoid taking your child shopping or to restaurants because of their behavior.

I can work with you to understand and more effectively guide your child, using the Triple P Positive Parenting Program.

Developed by Professor Matthew R. Sanders and colleagues from the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, Triple P is a systematic, research-based approach to enhancing parenting skills as well as the parent/child bond. It is meant for children ages 2 to 12.

As a Triple P Practitioner, I work with you over 10 to 12 sessions to build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage your children’s behavior, and prevent new problems from developing.

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Supporting your child’s education

Do you need help with:

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Establishing morning routines?

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Knowing what questions to ask at school…and how to ask them?

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Getting your child to do his homework?

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Sorting through educational testing?

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Building your child’s executive functioning skills?

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Figuring out what else you can be doing to meet your child’s needs?

In your home or online, we’ll work together to identify your goals and the intentions you have for raising your child(ren) ages 2 to 18.

What’s most important to you as a parent? What values help define your family culture? What do you want your kids to leave your house with when they are all grown up?

The answers to these questions, and others, will help guide not only your approach to parenting but your approach to education.

Sometimes I work directly with your child or teen and in other cases I consult with you, the parent. Each situation is different and we will determine what works best for your family

Together we’ll build bridges between all parties who care about your child!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really help me? My situation is so bad.

Clients often wonder if I’ve really seen a situation as bad as theirs. I find that parents tend to judge themselves harshly and they think they are the only ones dealing with difficult behaviors. So, my answer is twofold: Yes, I’ve addressed extremely challenging behaviors AND you are not alone. Many people need support just like you.

Once we get started, what is the Triple P Process?

I begin with information and data gathering. I spend time learning about your family and your goals. You answer surveys which help me understand your parenting style and your perception of your child’s strengths and difficulties. From there, I teach you foundational skills – positive parenting strategies – which minimize difficult behaviors. Next, you will learn how to manage difficulties when they do occur. Finally, I teach you how to maintain these skills once the program is over. You will have homework to complete between each session.

How long is the Triple P program?

The Triple P program takes a minimum of 12 sessions, though may take up to about 20.

Where do we meet?

I mainly meet with clients online. However, if I am working directly with your child and you are in the Greater Boston area, I will come to you.

Are you an advocate?

I am not a traditional advocate, though I do help advocate for children with special needs. My goal is to bring everyone to the table in a non adversarial way. I like to find out what is working at school in order to replicate it at home — as well as communicate with the school about what is working at home.

Having taught for 13 years as a special educator and classroom teacher, I am able to help you understand reports and to know what questions to ask. I am a bridge between home and school, with your child as the top priority.

Other ways we can work together

Parenting Circles

Courses

Workshops

I also offer family and community engagement and mindfulness services for K-12 schools.

Services for K-12 schools

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Village Parenting

Theresa Wiggins, M.Ed.

Village Parenting promotes the happiness of the whole child by coaching parents on how to effectively manage their child’s behavior and how to navigate his or her educational needs. Village Parenting also consults with K-12 schools, teaching mindfulness and providing professional development on family engagement. Serving Greater Boston and beyond.