Read testimonials from coaching clients who have turned their children’s behavior around!

I had heard about Tina Feigal’s book The Pocket Coach for Parents from a friend. Much of what I read really struck a chord with me. I became familiar with giving heartfelt appreciation and not giving energy to undesirable behavior. Still, I found myself really struggling with my intense 4 year-old.

Later when I saw that she was offering a Mother’s Day deal for four sessions, I felt torn. While I really wanted help, I wasn’t sure how much more I could learn from someone whose book I’d already read.

Finally, I decided it was worth the risk. Skyping with Tina is the best investment I have ever made.

Though we’d never met in person, by the middle of our first Skype session, it felt like we had known each other for years.

Our sessions gave my husband and me a shared platform with which to work together on parenting. Working with Tina has actually brought us together as partners in parenting.

During our parent-coach sessions, we could talk about specific situations that were particularly challenging. It was so encouraging to receive immediate feedback that not only helped us better understand our son’s behavior but that offered very specific suggestions for how to respond to these challenging situations.

I cannot say enough about how invaluable those four parent-coaching sessions were for me.

One word: Encouraging.

I am a much more confident parent in responding to my son’s many challenging behaviors. I am more understanding of my son’s intense temperament and what makes him “tick.” My son will always be an intense person, but we now know how to live without all the screaming, anger, and emotional upheaval that have for so long ruled our days.
-Molly (Minneapolis)

Tina, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about a fun experience I had with my daughter.  We were traveling together and she tends to be very slow using the bathroom.  On one particular occasion she wasn’t as slow as usual, so I made a “When you … I feel … because …” statement to her.  My daughter, beaming and grinning ear to ear, excitedly answered, “Well, you’re going to get a lot more of that then!”  I haven’t had to ask her to hurry in the bathroom since.  It really does work!

-Amy in Minnesota

Tina,
You are amazing!  I want you to know how much I value the work that you do.  Your perspective sings to my heart!

We are all doing well at our home despite the divorce transition.  Sierra is blossoming into a pleasant, thoughtful, wise and successful young woman. I will be forever grateful for your help and loving compassionate work. Thank you!

Love,
-Colleen Ahlers Moore

It was wonderful to hear about your approach and I have already mentioned it to some parents I know.

Thank you for infusing us with healing and with possibilities.

All the best,
-Sandy Oppenheimer

“I look at my son now with amazement. We tried so many things to help my son with his attention and behavior issues, including three different drugs. Nothing seemed to help. He had reactions to every drug they gave him. One time he didn’t eat or sleep for 2 days.  Out of desperation, I called the Center for the Challenging Child. It changed our lives just as Tina promised. Now I look at children on medication for ADHD and feel badly for them and their parents. The Nurtured Heart Approach is so much more successful and has no side effects.”
-Brenda Daly

“It was very informative and energizing to meet with you and (the parent of one of my students), to listen to someone who believes parents and teachers can “transform” a child who has a pattern we can see is leading to trouble, but we’re spending most of our time just working around him, not having a plan to really try to change him. I began reading the book today and telling the three assistants I work with about the basics, and hope to share lots more. I’ll be in touch.” 
-An elmentary special education teacher

Hi Tina!
Thought I’d share some POSITIVE news with you!!!

Yesterday, Blake’s school had a reptile man come in and demonstrate and talk about different reptiles … because of how interested Blake and 2 other boys in his class are about these animals.

Blake did an awesome job listening and being polite through the whole time and at the end of the day, he asked if he could lead the good-bye prayer.  According to the teacher, he did a marvelous job praying!!!! 

Quite frankly, I was worried all day yesterday, because he did not go to bed until almost 10 pm Sunday evening.

I did fill him with positives Monday a.m. and I really feel that works!!! I am so THANKFUL he had a good day!!

Also, the teacher is not putting his name on the board any longer.  When he does misbehave, she tells him he will be having a time out.  Last week, there was an episode where he would be needing a timeout.   Well, the teacher totally forgot about it and when it came to ‘free time’, Blake went over to her and sat down by her and said he was there to do his timeout …  the teacher was amazed. 
 -Darlene Siegle

“I met Tina when she was presenting a workshop at the Children’s Mental Health conference. I received individual consultation from Tina as I learned to apply the techniques. I have found this approach to be extremely effective in my role as a parent, in my role as a school social worker, and in general, in any relationship I have with a child. Tina’s enthusiastic encouragement has inspired me to find creative ways to put this approach into action. Her gentle confrontation and use of stories as metaphors further enhanced my ability to learn and apply the techniques. She constantly reframed children’s behavior, guided me into a new perspective, and supported me in my efforts to expand my skills. Her unfailing belief in the inherent value and goodness in every child is contagious to parents and professionals.”
-A parent and school social worker/coaching client

“The past week and-a-half, Evan has make a major turn-around in school and (his teacher) Krista has really noticed it. What a milestone Evan has accomplished. We just wanted to send you a quick thank you for all of your help and to give you some good news on his progress. We will keep in touch. I think it is important for parents to get the “real life” view of (Howard) Glasser’s approach and the effectiveness in using a parent/teacher coach.”
-A coaching client offers her testimonial

“I so wish you could have been here today. I tried some of the techniques you talked about last night on my little munchkins who have a hard time following directions. Thanks for your time last night. I was touched.” 
-A kindergarten teacher who attended one of Tina’s presentations

“I have found this approach to be extremely effective in my role as a parent, in my role as a school social worker, and…. in any relationship I have with a child. Tina’s enthusiastic encouragement has inspired me to find creative ways to put this approach into action … Her unfailing belief in the inherent value and goodness in every child is contagious to parents and professionals.” 
-Mary Fransen, coaching client

These testimonials are just a sampling of the letters Tina gets every day, thanking her for the powerful transformations in her clients’ relationships with their children … you could be writing one, too, with coaching from Tina.