How can I be an Intentional Parent?
Take care of yourself so you have the energy to take care of your family.
Seek and appreciate balance .
Seek enjoyment - your children learn by watching how you live your life, not just by listening to what you say.
Provide structure and boundaries so your children feel safe.
Appreciate and respect your children for who they are. Only then can they become who they are meant to be.
Release guilt. Parenting is a journey some days are great, some days are challenging.
Ask for support, guidance, and education - this is a direct path to a healthier family and a healthier you.
If you are interested in learning more,
contact me for a presentation, a parent class, or individual parent coaching.
What Are Others Saying About Intentional Parenting?
"As a publisher of a company that specializes in parenting publications and materials (with a website of our own), I find intentionalparenting.net to be a warm, welcoming and informative resource that I can turn to for ideas and inspiration. It's a great, helpful and reliable website for parents and those of us who work with parents. It also reflects Cathy Adams's own personality and knowledge as a parent coach and expert on parenting matters.
I am well aware of Cathy's dedication and commitment to parents and families. Cathy was my instructor when I was studying to become a parent coach myself and I am in awe of all of her insights, observations and wisdom. Combined with her warmth, kindness and positive energy, Cathy is a tremendous treasure to the parenting community. As an instructor, Cathy was phenomenal, imparting her knowledge and experience as a parent coach in an affirmative, practical, inspiring and encouraging way. As a coach, I have no doubt that Cathy is equally exceptional. She has all of the right characteristics necessary for coaching, patience, empathy, care, concern, a sense of humor, perspective, and a keen and kind ear eager to listen and respond with loving and helpful ideas, advice and reflections. Cathy walks alongside you making sure that you are equipped with all the right tools and information to be the best parent and person possible. Like her website, Cathy is an invaluable resource in the parenting community."
Alyssa Martina
Founder and President of
Metro Parent Magazine
and PCI Certified Parent Coach
Passionate about helping moms and dads enjoy parenthood and provide excellent care for their kids, Cathy Adams is a warm and intelligent person who brings years of professional and personal experience to her work. Her thoughtful, caring concern is evident in all her interactions with others. Her training as both a psychotherapist and a parenting coach, coupled with life as a mother of three herself, make her an invaluable resource.
Debra Gilbert Rosenberg
Author of The
New Mom's Companion and
Motherhood Without
Guilt
"Cathy Adams is an exceptional parent coach. She brings to moms and dads practical wisdom within her deep tool chest of ideas, expertise, and resources. Combine that with her authenticity, natural compassion, positive outlook and high level of enthusiasm and you are in for a big treat when being coached by Cathy. Prepare to be delightfully surprised at all you will accomplish in your coaching sessions. Enjoy the creative process she will most definitely catalyze!"
Gloria De Gaetano, CEO and Founder
Parent Coaching Institute
