Connection is the answer
Raising humans is a never ending challenge. As soon as you think youāve nailed it, something changes and you feel like a first time parent all over again.
But confidence in parenting doesnāt come from having all the answersā¦
ā¦ it comes from a strong, connected relationship with your child.
Your child is born seeking connection with you 24/7.
Their survival depends on it.
If you can get it right in the early years, your relationship will be strong enough to withstand whatever comes your way.
My aim is to help you understand the principles, tools and strategies that boost connection, even in tricky moments, so you become the expert on your child.
When that happensā¦ you wonāt need me anymore.
You've got this
Iām here to tell you that you are enough.
You donāt need to be a perfect parentā¦ but you do need to be a CONNECTED one.
When you work with me:
- Iāll show you what it means to be a connected parent.
- Iāll get to know you and your family to uncover the reasons behind your biggest struggles.
- Iāll help you find your unique parenting rhythm.
Iāll share my evidence-based strategies and personal tips and tricks. - Iāll reassure you that you wonāt stuff up your kids if youāre not a āperfectā parent.
I promise a no-nonsense, no-judgement approach to parenting support.
Why listen to me?
Iām an experienced Parent Educator, Obstetric Social Worker and mum to four beautiful boys.
Besides being a qualified social worker, Iām a Circle of Security Facilitator, a Tuning into Kids Facilitator and a grief and bereavement counsellor.
I KNOW what a difference a focus on secure attachment and connection makes.
But most importantly, Iāve worked with over 40,000 parents and I see the challenges you are facing first-hand.
Iāll show you how to tackle the tough times so you can focus on what truly matters ā having more fun with your kids.
Why Iām passionate about honestĀ and uplifting parenting support
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Because Iāve been thereā¦
ā¦drowning in feelings of failure and thoughts of āwhy is this so hard?ā or āwhy arenāt I better at this?āā¦
ā¦struggling to get through the daily grind and making it to the end of each day not knowing how I was going to survive anotherā¦
ā¦missing out on enjoying those precious moments because I wasnāt coping with the pressure of trying to meet everyone's needsā¦
Connect Parenting was born out of my passion to share the advice I wish someone had told me when I went through some of the hardest days in my parenting journey.
Donāt just take my word for itā¦
"I know you probably hear this all the time, however in case you havenāt heard it today, You are fabulous!!! Thank you for everything you put out in the world - It is making me a better parent and human. Day by day and with a lot of practice I am learning so much about how to parent in a way that is more compassionate and supportive than how I was parented. And on the days or moments where I get it wrong, I am able to step into the discomfort and let my kids know that I sometimes muck up too and can try again.
I am still blown away every time your tips and approaches work. Whether itās diffusing a meltdown, stepping in when the kids start to squabble or simply recognising that ākids will go well when they canā - and when they canāt I can be there to support and guide them.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!"
"Hi Genevieve, 6 weeks ago I attended your talk at the Mater on bringing home a 2nd child. I just wanted to say how helpful it has been. We have been following your advice around how we manage our toddlers feelings/emotions and wow, it has helped so much! We are getting down to his eye level and taking about how he is feeling, offering big cuddles and taking one-on-one time with him each week. I have no doubt that this has made the transition to a family of four much smoother for all of us. Thank you!"
Zoe R
"Hi Gen, Iāve just completed your online course Connected Families. Oh my goodness I wish I had found you before now!!!! Thank you so much for giving me the tools to tap into exactly what my son Ollie needed as he adjusted to his baby sister. With your advice, we were able to prepare in advance for the an introduction that was lead by Ollie (not us) we knew how to meet his needs and then when he was showing signs of pushing boundaries we knew why and what to do!! Iām not saying every day has gone smoothly, but the difference is in our confidence, particularly knowing he needed us to be confident with boundaries and welcome any big feelings (There have been a few of these too). Thanks again Gen"
Mel C
"I attended the Introducing Baby to Siblings (Connected Families) at the Mater run by Genevieve and owe the amazing bond and connection my son and daughter have, to everything I learnt from that class. Like many parents, I was anxious about how my strong-willed 2yo daughter would transition from only child to one of two. Genevieveās methods and advice comes from a balance of research and her own personal experience which is what I found really relatable. I learnt so much from the class and highly recommend it to everyone"
Leah
"Hi Gen, I just wanted to say how helpful your Connected Families course it has been, we had our second baby this year and we have been following your advice around how we manage our toddlers feelings/emotions and wow, it has helped so much!
We are getting down to his eye level and taking about how he is feeling, offering big cuddles and taking one-on-one time with him each week. I have no doubt that this has made the transition to a family of four much smoother for all of us. Thank you"
Jen
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