What is Peaceful Parenting?
THE PEACEFUL PARENTING PHILOSOPHY
In a nutshell:
- Peaceful Parenting is a Relationship & Connection-based approach.
- It is an authoritative parenting style (not to be confused with 'authoritarian').
- It is rooted in neuroscience & research in child & brain development.
- It is Non-punitive (ie. it does not involve punishments).
- Parents coach children to be their best selves, not control them with punishments and rewards.
- Parents self-regulate & co-regulate with their children.
- Parents are the role models.
- Connection is the only way through which we can truly influence our children.
I was blessed to have trained with and been mentored by two pioneers of Peaceful Parenting - Dr. Laura Markham and Genevieve Simperingham.
Dr. Laura Markham is a clinical psychologist, the author of the best-selling Peaceful Parent book series, an International speaker, a parenting coach and the founder of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids.
Genevieve Simperingham is a psychosynthesis counsellor, a writer, an International speaker, a parenting coach and the founder of The Peaceful Parent Institute.
According to Dr. Laura Markham, Peaceful Parenting comprises essentially three big ideas: 1. Parental Self-Regulation, 2. Connection with our children, and 3. Emotion-coach our children.
Genevieve Simperingham developed her 3C's Model of Centre-Connect-Communicate to encapsulate the Peaceful Parenting Philosophy.
I am deeply grateful to have received both wonderful and intensive training and mentorship from both Dr. Laura and Genevieve, both of whom I greatly respect.
Thanks to both their individual unique expertise, I have been able to grow both personally as a parent and professionally as a parenting coach.
My years of deep studying, training and work supporting parents and families have since led me to develop my 5-step FAITH Parenting Framework to help you further embody the essence of Peaceful Parenting.
✨ The acronym itself is profoundly meaningful to me, and I'm excited to share it with you!
Whenever you're ready, I'd love to guide you through my framework to help and support you in your journey of Peaceful Parenting.
Download your free guide below for an introduction to my 5-step FAITH framework.
By the way, it also helps you foster resilience in your children! 💪🏻
Or if you are needing or prefer to reach out for urgent parenting support, schedule a call with me:
I'm looking forward to supporting you. 🫶🏻
TESTIMONIALS
“Marilyn is a wealth of knowledge. She did a wonderful job guiding us though the PPHK workbook.
She was very supportive and at the same time gently pushed us to become the parents we wanted to be.
She always had a thoughtful answer to our tough questions and took the time to follow up with each of us with what we were working on.
I highly recommend working with her either 1 on 1 or in a group setting. Thank you for everything Marilyn!”
Colleen
Mum of 13-year-old & 15-year-old
“Marilyn knows the material very well and provides excellent coaching.
She can provide really great tips and is really great in making one feel welcome and understood.
She's genuinely interested in helping and is fully flexible to go with what helps the group the most. I highly recommend her!”
Farinaz
Mum of 11-year-old
“Marilyn is the epitome of kindness. Her gentle nature, deep listening skills and in-depth knowledge surrounding Peaceful Parenting practices is a great combination in a coach.
When working with Marilyn, you really feel that she is hearing you, with no judgements, and her desire to help you improve your parenting life (and life in general) is palpable every step of the way.
You will definitely be in good hands with Marilyn.”
Meghan
Mum of 13-year-old & 15-year-old
“Marilyn has such an integrated way of sharing her motherly wisdom through words of loving compassion.
Her ability to hold you in the highest regard never fails her. She gently and lovingly invites you into healing as you’re ready and receptive to it!
I would highly recommend Marilyn as a mentor and guide on the journey of self-healing and love!”
Dajana
Mum of 4-year-old, 7-year-old & 11-year-old
READY TO REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT?
I'll Guide You Every Step of the Way.
STEP 1
Assessment
Click the button below to book a Free 30 min Discovery Call with me. We'll assess how I may support you in your parenting, and if we are a good fit.
STEP 2
Intake Form
If we are a good fit, and you're ready to dive deeper and commit to an actual coaching session with me, I'll send you a Coaching Application/Intake Form for you to fill out. We'll also schedule our first coaching session (and where applicable, subsequent coaching sessions) here.
STEP 3
Review & Prep
I request that you return the completed Coaching Application/Intake Form to me at least a week prior to our first session. I will then review your responses in preparation for our session. I respect your time and want to make the most out of our time together in our sessions.
STEP 4
Show up & Be present
Show up for your first session with a willing, open heart and mind. And congratulations! 🎉
You've just taken your first step to transforming your parenting! Remember Peaceful Parenting is a gift to you & your family; it's a long game, and I'm here to support you. 🫶🏻
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Regain Peace, Connection & Joy in Your Parenting
