At-home family coaching is effective because it brings together the observations of the professional and the input of the parents into a plan for change that reflects the values of the family. When both parents and children feel understood and heard by a coach on "their own turf" they want to make changes in behavior that fosters a peaceful and cooperative family life. Why choose At-Home Family Coaching Home is where the needs of the family are most apparent and most readily addressed: Solutions are based on observable behaviors Collaboration with parents on strategies for change School visits and coordination with school staff, as needed
What are parents saying about At-Home Family Coaching? "I feel like Lynn knows us. She has spent time in my son's school and in our home. Her suggestions were timely." -Father of children ages 6 and 4 years "After at-home coaching, my children seem more self-reliant and I have some time for myself!" -Single mom of three children "It's about changing your own behavior in order to help change your child's behavior." -School Psychologist and parent
	Questions answered about At-Home Family Coaching Aren't families on their best behavior when being observed? Initially, this may occur, but it doesn't last long. I visit the home on several occasions so family members get comfortable with my presence. In that time, real behaviors surface, especially as kids are triggered by other family members and familiar situations. Do you work individually with family members if you see that they need help? Yes. The benefit of being in the home is that the family feels "at-home". There is a comfort-level that makes it easy to talk about most matters. Some of the most effective listening and coaching with kids occurs while sitting in a child's space or while joining them in a game. We can get to what's on their mind in these situations. Will you attend my child's school if needed? Yes. When behavioral issues arise at school, it is helpful for me to see the child in their classroom environment. How many at-home visits are effective? Usually three visits in the home are common. I want to visit with the family during 3 crucial times: after school, dinner/bedtime, and before school in the morning How do you work with families where the children live in two households? I usually work with each in parent in the separate households. It is important for me to understand how each parent wants their needs and values to operate in the separate households. Once I know this my task is to help the parent design parenting strategies that come from these needs and values.
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