Grounded Parenting
Be The Parent
Your Child Needs
No Parent starts off
knowing how they will Parent.
Without conscious effort, our parenting methods, rooted in the way we were parented, create conflict instead of connection.
The authoritarian way of ‘do as I say’ creates chaos and frustration, endless power struggles, and leaves us feeling with shame and failure.
When we consciously parent our children through connection, we break the cycle of painful patterns we experienced ourselves.
Healing
Heal the wounds you experienced as a child, so your children don't have to.
Trust
Create relationships with your children based on trust, connection, and collaboration.
Harmony
Experience peace, harmony, and mutual understanding.
It’s Never Too Late to
Become the Parent your Child Needs
No matter what your relationship with your child(ren) is right now, you get to decide what it's going to look like tomorrow. The only thing you have the power to control in your child’s life is your disposition, your mood, your energy, and the way you feel when you’re with them.
Depending on where things are, it can be hard to believe there is truly another way. But I promise you there is.
None of us start off as parents knowing what to do. We create plans, try to be the people we want to be, and ultimately, get run over by the reality of daily life.
Hi! I’m Shira Silverstein
I became a parenting coach when my third child - my free spirited, superhuman son with the strength of a bull - forced me to reevaluate the way I had been parenting. I realized I had been parenting unconsciously, often irritated, annoyed, and angry, and although my then 5 and 2 year old were happy, well-adjusted, smart, and incredible, my youngest woke me up from a fog.
I then became committed to having a different kind of relationship with my children and everything changed. I stopped reacting the only way I had known, and instead focused on building a conscious, intentional connection with my kids. Now, through co-regulation and greater awareness, I can proudly say I'm becoming a more grounded parent.
Through my personal parenting journey, I’ve become deeply passionate about supporting other parents in this life-changing work. I know it's possible to create a relationship with children based on mutual trust, understanding, and care. I believe all children deserve to be guided and loved by the best version each of us has to offer.
The traditional
‘power-over’ parenting model
isn’t working.
It’s exhausting and makes you feel like you’re not doing a good job.
But that’s not the truth. I believe the real issue is we’re not taught how to be the kind of parents most of us long to be, so we end up slipping into the pattern of yelling and impatience that were ingrained in our own childhoods.
When you contact me, you will be met with understanding and a non-judgmental openness to create a supportive, personalized, effective plan that I will personally guide you through, every step of the way.
How It Works:
When you book a call with me, we meet however is best for you: on zoom, on a walking call, or in person at a park. This is where I will get a sense of what’s going on for you and your family and how and where I can offer support.
I’ll explain my approach and the options we have for working together. You can ask any and all questions you have.
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 of any kind, simply an opportunity to see if we are a good fit to work together.
“I've had the honor of getting coached by Shira and can attest to the safety, love, and realness that Shira offers in her practice. If the waves of parenting are tossing you around, she will be your anchor, grounding you in the present moment while allowing and honoring your feelings. Shira's energy affirms and empowers you to be the best version of yourself; I've come to her in low lows of parenthood (as a parent coach myself), and always leave feeling heard and confident! If you're struggling to find your calm, to be heard, or just need to vent, Shira will be your number one supporter. I cannot recommend her enough!”
Jamie Bui
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6 months ago
Let's Talk!
Stop blaming and shaming yourself. Get grounded.
Your parents did the best they could with what they had and now you're going to do the best you can for your children with what you have.
Take the first step towards becoming the kind of parent your child needs.
