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Coaching for Parents & Educators

Presentations for Parents on Family Life, Behaviour, Emotional Growth, Play

Tailored to your needs to enhance and transform your family.

With understanding and respect I take time to listen to your story then ask questions to ensure understanding. There may be significant changes in your family, you may want support for behavioural and emotional issues and you may want to know what you can do to better guide your child. With my expertise and coming from a different perspective, I suggest strategies that transform your parenting. These are tailored for your unique family taking your needs and goals into consideration. I offer ongoing support in person, by phone, email, skype and facetime. 

A Package Deal is available for 1 Introductory Private Session plus 4 Follow Up Private Sessions

When you book the Package Deal you receive a quality free gift from me in your Welcome Pack. Enquire Now

 

Effective and supportive professional development as you work alongside children and their families

Presentations include training on:

  • Team Building
  • Self – Care
  • Creating Community
  • Responding to Challenging Behaviour

I offer creative, innovative and relevant professional development for educators of children aged 0 to 13 years of age. My 25 years of experience in Primary and Early Childhood education ensures authenticity as I promote your professional growth. You are inspired to use sustainable strategies immediately, collaborate effectively with your colleagues and to share your own experience and ideas in a place of safety and trust. 

Session cost is based on the number of participants and the venue used. 

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Preparation, Expectations, Focus, Care & Safety for Children and Yourself, Interacting with Children & their Families, Fun & Games

My interactive, practical workshops will prepare you to care for children competently while having fun. We explore preparation expectations by parents, safety and communication.

I offer you knowledge, skills and strategies for you to focus on the needs of children as you care for them. Play is a very important part of the workshops. You will receive a certificate of completion. 

For young people from 14 years old upwards who are babysitters, community volunteers and those who are paid to work alongside children 0 to 13 years old

Next Course: 10th June 2017 (9am - 5pm)

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Diane is a great facilitator with heaps of experience and compassion to help parents. She is passionate about her community and encourages children to play and be themselves. She is a wonderful and caring person who is definitely well equipped to help others be the best parents they can be.

Jessica Channon, Snr. Youth Development Worker & Counsellor, Youthline , Auckland

Diane is a warm and friendly person, easy to talk to and super encouraging. She has loads of experience working with children and their families in a variety of contexts and has a genuine desire to serve them.

Ginnie,

I attended a series of parenting workshops facilitated by Diane who ran them really well. She kept things fun, friendly and shared some very useful information which really helped my family.

Cathy, Parenting Workshop Attendee

Diane’s passion for play and allowing kids to learn things through the great outdoors and their own exploration is a refreshing change. You can see the love and devotion she has when she looks at each and every child, wanting to help them to become the best they can be.... A kind and gentle lady with a big heart and a world of wisdom that she is always ready and willing to share.’

Kylie, "Lets Play Outdoors" Attendee

..she showed genuine loving commitment, passion and tenacity. She has a wealth of experience in Parenting Coaching, founded on her own learning, experiences and values. I have no hesitation in recommending her every success with REAL

Paul Emmerson, Child Protection Social Worker.

‘Diane’s life and work experiences mean that she has a wealth of experience and knowledge of child development and parenting strategies. She is a calm and approachable person, who works well with others. I wish her all the best for this exciting new venture of being a parent coach and educator, for which she is so perfectly qualified for.’

Alice,

.. she uses lots of colourful props like balls, rings, balloons, toys and parachutes to bring the children’s eyes to shine and she is very motivated .. and educational. On the Outdoor days she takes the children and the parents to the playgrounds, parks and beaches to let them explore.

Amelia Meineke, "Lets Play Outdoors" Attendee