Why 1-1 Mentoring is SO powerful!
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and for many families, it feels overwhelming to sort through books, advice, and conflicting opinions. This is where 1-1 parenting mentoring becomes such a powerful support.
What Is 1-1 Parenting Mentoring?
1-1 mentoring is a personalised, compassionate space where you can share what’s happening in your family and receive guidance that is tailored specifically to you. It is not about judgement or “expert advice” handed down from above. Instead, it is a collaborative process that combines Aware Parenting and Marion Method approaches with your own lived wisdom as a parent.
Why Parents Seek Mentoring
Parents come to me for many reasons:
Struggling with tantrums, aggression, or sibling rivalry
Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out
Wanting to stop yelling and connect more deeply
Navigating bullying, school transitions, or bedtime struggles
Carrying their own childhood wounds into parenting
In all these situations, mentoring offers a safe space to be heard and to find practical strategies that align with your values.
What Happens in a Mentoring Session?
A typical session may include:
Listening and Validation: Sharing your struggles without judgement.
Exploring Root Causes: Looking beneath the behaviour to understand feelings, needs, and accumulated stress.
Practical Strategies: Offering concrete tools for connection, play, listening to feelings, and setting loving limits.
Healing for Parents: Supporting your own inner experiences through reparenting practices, so you feel lighter and more resourced.
The Benefits of 1-1 Mentoring
Parents who work with me often experience:
More cooperation and ease at home
Confidence in responding to challenging behaviours
Greater emotional connection with their children
A sense of healing for themselves as they parent differently
You can read all my testimonials on the site home page.
Why This Matters Now
Parenting can sometimes feel isolating, especially when we are doing things differently from the mainstream. 1-1 mentoring provides not just strategies, but also community, understanding, and encouragement. You don’t have to walk this journey alone.