PARENTING
DOESN'T HAVE TO BE SO HARD
Connect
Create a relationship with your children based on connection, and collaboration
Trust
Experience harmony and mutual trust within yourself and with your children
presence
Become truly present and peaceful in your interactions with your children
No parent starts off knowing what to do
Without conscious effort, we end up defaulting to doing things the way our parents did or simply trying to do the opposite for lack of a better plan.
But there is something fundamental that gets missed when we approach parenting this way. (And this missing piece is the foundation for having everything we want in our families.) We get stuck in cycles of frustration and power struggles and are left wondering how this can possibly be what parenting should be.
So, what can you do instead?
You can go back to what is missing in all of these interactions: connection. At the heart of the pain of endless power struggles, we are missing the connection with our children (and ourselves) that would allow us to do everything differently. From the way we sit down to meals together, to the way we ask them about school, to the things they choose to talk to us about, it all comes back to connection.
Welcome to Parenting Vistas
When my daughter was 3 she told me when I yelled it felt like I didn’t love her. That “slap in the face” propelled my path to parenting differently. I knew what it was like to grow up in a house where there was a lot of yelling and I didn’t want that for my kids. I wanted my kids to grow up to have a voice, be confident and competent, take risks, learn to problem solve, and think critically without being worried about being punished for making a mistake.
I read the books, the articles, and the blogs, but it wasn’t until I worked with a coach that I could make lasting changes in my parenting approach. The tools I learned allowed me to parent differently and disrupt the cycle.
I’m Andrea Robbins. I am a mom, stepmom, wife, former teacher, and certified parent coach. The focus of my practice is to help overwhelmed, frustrated caregivers move from a yelling, guilt, and shame spiral to a calm, connected, and cooperative dynamic. (I promise it’s possible no matter where things are at now.)
I earned my Master's degree in Early Childhood from Bank Street College of Education in NYC. I’m a former teacher with 15 years of experience in the classroom and running various programs. As a teacher, I had the privilege of working with many children and their families, where I witnessed the profound impact that nurturing and supportive parenting can have on a child’s development.
My journey from working with children to their parents was driven by the desire to help parents navigate the joys and challenges of raising happy, healthy, and confident children.
I’m excited to help you get started on your transformational parenting journey!
"Working with Andrea changed everything. It set the tone for my whole week in a positive way. Her guidance and expertise were unbelievably helpful for me having two neuro-diverse kids in middle school. I could tell her anything and not feel judged. She helped me see that my kid's behavior is how they’re communicating their needs, allowing me to be much less reactive. She helped me figure out a path forward and gave me incredibly effective practices to use that truly transformed my relationship with my kids and brought us closer during conflicts, challenges, and beyond. "
Jamie P.
Beverly Hills, Ca.
Traditional authoritarian parenting isn’t working.
When we prioritize control (which is what we are culturally encouraged to do) instead of the loving, fun, beautiful experience most of us imagined, parenting becomes about dominance and obedience. No wonder so many parents are struggling!
You are not a bad parent! There is nothing wrong with your kids!
No matter where things are now you can build a new relationship with your child(ren) based on love, connection, and trust (instead of power, fear, and control). When you decide to do things differently and parent from a place that feels in line with your heart, soul, and values, you can finally have the peaceful, fun, cooperative home you've always wanted.
How It Works:
When you book a call with me, we’ll talk so I can get a sense of what’s going on for you and your family and where I can offer support.
I’ll explain my approach and the options we have for working together. You can ask any questions and see what type of support would be the best fit for your life and schedule.
If it feels right to you, we can book our first session and get started. If it’s not a good fit, I will do my best to offer alternative resources or suggestions for support, wherever possible. There’s no pressure, simply an opportunity to see if we are a good fit to work together.
Let's Talk!
Your path to connections starts here!
Take the first step towards becoming the kind of parent you know you can be.
Let’s work together to move from frustration to fulfillment and yelling to collaboration. I look forward to partnering with you on this transformative journey.
