Parent Coaching

"I was amazed at the level of insight into my child’s thought process within the first meeting. It was like downloading a full report."

Are you DISAPPOINTED by or DISCOURAGED with your FAMILY LIFE?

Worn down by ANGER, GUILT, CONFUSION, STRESS, FEAR, WORRY & RESENTMENT?

Want to UNDERSTAND what’s causing PROBLEMS & develop practical STRATEGIES, TOOLS & TACTICS toward SOLUTIONS?

Our team of mentors has over thirty years' experience guiding youth, parents and families through adversity. Our programs have been true game-changers.

We offer a proven philosophy, system, and approach to help parents, children, and families master the essential skills needed to improve individual behavioral patterns and relational dynamics. Our coaching focuses on effectively managing thoughts, desires, emotions, behavior, and communication—and so much more.

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Are these a CHALLENGE for your family?

"My son wasn’t following the rules at home and there was non-stop arguing. James and Shane helped us develop not only a plan of action but an approach that significantly reduced the tension in our home."

Rebellious Behavior
Laziness or Apathy
Lack of Teamwork
Poor Self-Care/Habits
Sense of Entitlement
Depression & Anxiety
Ineffective Communication
Screen Dependency
Relational Conflicts
Hostile Behavior

What do PARENTS need?

"I'm not exaggerating when I say that I don't know what we would have done without James. I'm very grateful that we found him. He has helped our family in so many ways and has made a huge positive impact on our lives. I have no reservations about wholeheartedly recommending James."

Mastering how to think, talk & act through calm assertion
A thorough responsibility plan and discipline system
Promoting their children to be more self-sufficient
Balance of being firm & soft in their messaging
Maintaining positive & healthy communication
Understanding the factors causing negativity
Learning how best to say No, Stop or Go
Responding, not reacting to negativity

Why Parent Coaching?

"As a parent, I felt lost and overwhelmed. The coaching at Mentors & More gave me a roadmap to connect with my children and guide them effectively."

Are you striving to be the best parent you can be, yet feeling uncertain about how to inspire your children to reach their full potential? Wondering how to navigate their behavior and relational dynamics with confidence?

At Mentors & More, we've helped countless parents just like you forge stronger, more positive relationships with their children. Our proven coaching methods provide you with clear, actionable strategies so you’ll know exactly how to think, what to say, and what to do in every circumstance.

By making incremental but steady changes to your communication, you'll model resilience and adaptability for your children. This process not only strengthens your relationship but also teaches them that they too can change and grow.

Our Proven Approach

"It's amazing to see how leaving past mistakes behind has allowed us to focus on building a more positive future. Our interactions have improved, and our home feels more harmonious."

It's time to leave past mistakes behind and focus on creating a brighter future. Together, we can strengthen weaknesses, accept limitations, and build a path to more productive interactions and greater family harmony.
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Most parents simply want to know in their hearts that they're doing their best. They're willing to invest in learning everything they can to better understand and relate to their children.

We teach parents how to:

Promote their children’s natural abilities, leading them to become skilled and confident.
Stay firm in setting boundaries that protect their children’s well-being.
Encourage and empower children to become effective problem-solvers and decision-makers.
Respond thoughtfully to negativity and aggression, rather than reacting impulsively.
Inspire their children to strive for their best.

Join Mentors & More today and experience the transformative benefits of our coaching services. Together, we can create a life filled with understanding, support, and joy for your family.

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FAQs

What is Parent Coaching?

Although we call it “Parent Coaching,” it’s a family process that involves a coach sitting down with you and yours to understand the family dynamic and identify the factors that contribute to the undesirable behaviors and results. We then develop proactive and responsive strategies to improve your connection with your children. We guide them – and you – in learning the 5 SKILLS OF SELF-LEADERSHIP:

• Self-understanding
• Understanding Others
• Relational Skills
• Self-management
• Goal Accomplishment

Where does it happen?

You and your coach typically meet once a week in your home, nearby community, or even virtually – whatever is most convenient for you. It’s quick and easy to enter our program, and we offer flexible scheduling. Meetings usually start off lasting about two hours, then taper down to an hour or so once everyone “gets with the program.” We strongly recommend and encourage you to maintain consistent contact throughout the training, and we will touch base with you regularly between scheduled meetings.

How long before we see results?

That depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the issues, how challenging the home situation is, and how willing each participant is to learn the skills and apply them, among so many other things that it’s impossible to say for sure. What we can tell you, though, is that the families we’ve coached have reported almost immediate improvements in several areas. No matter the make-up of your family, we can help parents learn, refine, or master their skills within months – sometimes in weeks!

How does a mentor succeed?

Our professional, career mentors effectively manage and respond within any scenario without being reactionary. They are prepared, willing and capable of being present in every moment. Empathic, humble, caring yet strong and assertive, they know how to relate to your child no matter what they do or don't do, say or don't say. They are masters at teaching kids to develop the specific skills they need to gain confidence, feel safe, valued, and significant. They find creative ways to inspire and motivate kids who typically resist and are unwilling to get up and move, to try new things, or to overcome their fears and obstacles.

What will my children learn?

By becoming more confident in their significance and value, they’ll learn to be more comfortable in any given situation. More responsible, resourceful, and resilient. They’ll develop a better balance of work, play, rest, and study while learning to take better care of themselves through healthier eating, more exercise, and activity. They’ll have more fun! They’ll become better leaders, problem-solvers, and decision-makers, learn to practice self-acceptance, and how to communicate with and relate to you and others more effectively.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn how to assess the factors that influence the behaviors of each family member. You’ll recognize how your own beliefs, fears, motives, needs, emotions, and behaviors – as well as your children’s – influence the family dynamic.
We’ll give you practical tips so you can begin to implement change. And we’ll leave you with a strategic plan allowing you to influence more productive outcomes in your kids’ behavior.
Listed below are just a few of the topics we’ll cover.
You will:

• Learn how to do less work by delegating and devising a more team-oriented process in your home
• Guide your children to be more honest, sincere, and genuine
• Set up an ideal system of expectations, rewards, and consequences
• Learn how to think, what to say, or do in the perfect manner for every scenario
• Learn how to respond and not react to any negativity
• Further develop and master communication with your children
• Promote a better balance of work, study, play, and rest for your children
• Learn how to resolve past experiences and be more present in-the-moment
• Master the discipline process
• Promote more independent functioning
• Better understand your children’s beliefs, fears, preferences, priorities, underlying motives, goals, tactics, strategies, and approach methods
• Guide them to better understand the same for themselves and others

Most parents just want to know in their hearts that they’re doing their best for their kids. They’re willing to invest their time, effort, and energy into learning everything they can so they can best understand and relate to their children.
In our experience at Mentors & More, the many parents we’ve coached over the years have told us that we taught them how to:

• Promote their kids’ natural abilities for tasks and activities, leading them to become skilled
• Stay strong and be firm in saying “no” to things that weren’t good for their children without allowing themselves to be worn down or manipulated into saying “yes”
• Encourage and empower kids to become better leaders of themselves, effective problem-solvers, and decision-makers
• Respond, not react, to negativity and aggression
• Inspire their kids to want to be their best

When and how can we start?

We currently have openings available and entering the program just requires an email to us. As mentioned, our schedule is flexible to suit you, and our programs are tailored to your family’s specific needs too.

Testimonials

”My son wasn’t following the rules at home and there was non-stop arguing. James and Shane helped us develop an action plan and also an approach that significantly reduced the tension in our home.”

“Raising a child with special needs is not easy. It has taken its toll on our marriage and relationships within our family. We’re starting to restore those relationships and I didn’t know if that would be possible. This is all due to the coaching and constant communication that James invests in with us.”

"James Giantis has been working with our son, who is now 23 years old, for almost six years. Over time, he was able to develop an excellent rapport with our son, who has high-functioning autism and learning disabilities. This was not an easy task, as our son is very withdrawn and difficult to engage, but James persevered and never gave up. Now, James is the person that our son feels most comfortable with, and the only person that he confides in."

Pricing

Virtual Group Classes

$50/month

Tailored to support parents, providing practical advice and interactive discussions to navigate everyday challenges.

Weekly Virtual Group Classes
Two 30-minute Text Message Sessions with a Coach per Month

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Personal Coaching

$250/hour

Experience personalized coaching sessions in the home, school, or community. Our dedicated coaches will work with you one-on-one to develop a tailored plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.

Customized Support
(typically 2-3 hours per week)
Virtual, In-Home, Office, or Community Sessions
Unlimited Emails or Texts

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Coaching Package

$200/hour for 10 hours

Get the full benefit of our personalized coaching with a 20% discount when you commit to 10 hours of in-depth support. This package provides all the benefits of our Personal Coaching service, ensuring comprehensive and sustained guidance.