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Becoming Peaceful - Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach Daily Parenting Support & Inspiration from Lisa Howe, MSW, Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach But we don’t get that as parents! This is where I come in.

It has been my experience that parenting is the hardest job there is! I know that is also true of the parents I work with and others I talk with in the community. I am always reminded that any other job we have provides us with training, support, and often a mentor to help us learn the ropes, figure out what to do, and how to handle tricky situations. While new parents do get advice from others, o

ften before the baby is even born, and while there are aisles of parenting books available, how do you separate the good advice from the bad? And how do you find time to read all those books? Or perhaps you have already read the books but struggle with putting the ideas into practice? I am a parenting coach who has the education, experience, and knowledge to be that mentor to you as you navigate the unpredictable waters of parenting. I have taken the classes, read the books, the evidence-based education, and have the insight, strength, and hope to share from not only my own family but also others I have worked with thus far.

When our young teen hasn’t had camp this summer, I’ve been writing them a “honey do list” for the day. We strive for a b...
07/30/2025

When our young teen hasn’t had camp this summer, I’ve been writing them a “honey do list” for the day. We strive for a balance of important tasks to accomplish working towards a larger goal, things that bring them joy, time outside, rest, and their daily contributions to the family.

They have ADHD so breaking up non-preferred tasks with mini rewards are super helpful to keep them on track and motivated although this approach works for all kinds of brains.

This morning, when they asked me about their list, I said I think you should put your own list together today. They did a fantastic job.

kids do well when they can, and if they aren’t doing well, they need more support.

Sometimes the support can be as simple as a structured list like this.

Have you ever tried something like this?

Hey parents! Are your kids out of school yet? What is working, and what isn’t?Thanks for the funny
06/09/2025

Hey parents! Are your kids out of school yet? What is working, and what isn’t?

Thanks for the funny

Is there anything more humbling than parenting? I don’t think so. Raising humans is hard on the best of days, but it’s b...
06/07/2025

Is there anything more humbling than parenting?

I don’t think so.

Raising humans is hard on the best of days, but it’s been especially hard since my dad died. I am trying to navigate grief, untangle the logistical nightmare of his state, work full-time, run a business, and parenting an almost teenager at the end of 7th grade.

I haven’t been offering myself as much grace as I would offer anyone reading this.

So that’s where I’m starting. I am doing a great job.

So are you. And you. And you.

I wrote something on applying The Four Agreements to parenting yesterday morning and then proceeded to break everyone one of them by the afternoon.

And you know what?

That’s okay. Turns out I’m very human after all.

Sending us all a big hug.

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Happy Pride Month! I am proudly a LGBTQIA+ affirming social worker and parenting coach. Many families are reaching out t...
06/01/2025

Happy Pride Month!

I am proudly a LGBTQIA+ affirming social worker and parenting coach. Many families are reaching out to help navigate conversations around gender and sexuality. I’m here to help support you and offer suggestions on how to approach these discussions with acceptance and love.

50% of all proceeds from coaching sessions this month will be donated to The Trevor Project who mission is to end su***de among LGBTQIA+ young people.

05/23/2025

Yesterday, I was helping a long time coaching client work through a situation with his son.

Generally, I only work with parents but will occasionally bring older kids in to help them see each other’s perspective.

It’s one thing for me to say to a parent, “I think what he really needed from you in that moment was support rather than problem solving” and it’s another thing altogether to create space for a child to ask for what they need.

I said to the son, “I heard you say it wasn’t helpful for you having dad try to make your feel better in that moment. Can you turn to him and tell him what you need the next time you’re in a situation like that?”

This 11 year old turned to his dad and said, "I just need you to stand there with me. Like a shield. A healing shield.” 🛡️

My eyes immediately filled the tears and so did the dad’s.

I paused to catch my breath.

Smiling through my tears, I said, “You got it, kiddo. That’s all of us ever really need when we are hurting. A healing shield.”

What a gift this father has given his son to be open to hear him ask for what he needs. It is a testament to the work this father has done and the kind of parent he is that his son sees him as a healing shield in the first place.

I’m so grateful to be able to support parents and these moments are such a gift for everyone.

If you’re in San Diego and you’re currently living in this bizarre timeline, you could use a massage. Between the wild e...
05/23/2025

If you’re in San Diego and you’re currently living in this bizarre timeline, you could use a massage. Between the wild events of the world and the fact that summer is fast approaching, you should find some time to relax.

Deanna is a dear friend and a gifted massage therapist.

Everyone I’ve ever sent to her has loved her because she’s the very best.

She’s offering this fantastic special. Grab one for yourself. You deserve it.

if you don’t live in San Diego, I encourage you to find yourself a massage in your city or any other kind of self-care that supports you in becoming the best parent you can be .

Our role as parents is not to smooth over any potential problems and discomfort for our kids. If we take away all of lif...
05/19/2025

Our role as parents is not to smooth over any potential problems and discomfort for our kids. If we take away all of life’s speed bumps then they won’t learn how to problem solve and build resilience.

Instead, as they enter their tween years, I recommend seeing yourself as a coach helping point them towards good decisions. You can make this transition smoother for everyone if you’ve shown your child how powerful having a growth mindset is.

If you’d like to learn more about coaching your tween or teen or cultivating a growth mindset, I would love to chat. Book a complimentary consult at becomingpeaceful.com 💜
Thank you

A gentle reminder as we begin a new week…Taking care of your own needs when you’re a parent can feel impossible. A few l...
05/19/2025

A gentle reminder as we begin a new week…

Taking care of your own needs when you’re a parent can feel impossible. A few little moments throughout the day will help 💜

Sharing an observation from a wonderful coaching client. The work that you are doing to break cycles and raise your chil...
05/13/2025

Sharing an observation from a wonderful coaching client. The work that you are doing to break cycles and raise your children in a calm, loving environment is some of the most important work you will ever do.

If you find yourself in need of a parenting reset, I’m here to help. Book a complimentary consult at becomingpeaceful.com 💜

Connection before correction. Lead with calm and empathy.Thank you for the wonderful reminder
05/11/2025

Connection before correction. Lead with calm and empathy.

Thank you for the wonderful reminder

Facts!What kid food or item is a must have at your house?
05/09/2025

Facts!

What kid food or item is a must have at your house?

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