I am part of a team of parenting instructors in Oregon teaching Redirecting Children's Behavior.  I have great admiration for my colleagues.  I have included links to their web sites below and would be happy to talk with you about each of their specialties and strengths.




Kim DeMarchi, M.Ed.,  Empowered Parenting, 310-621-1251
Kim has dedicated the past 18 years to education.  As an elementary teacher, administrator, certified parent educator and parent of twins, Kim's knowledge and experience coupled with her enthusiasm, humor and empathy, has helped thousands of parents, teachers, therapists and childcare providers in their daily struggles with children.




Andrea Berl, B.A. Communication,  RCB Oregon, 503-210-5429
Andrea has been a Certified Parent Educator/Coach for over 8 years, specializing in couples relationship coaching.  Andrea teaches parents, married couples, parenting partners and co-workers communication skills.  Students create peace and understanding in their personal, family and professional lives.




Jennifer Blakley, M.A., Certified Professional Life Coach,  Jen Blakley Coaching, 503-957-5764
Jennifer's business, Conscious Parenting, provides education and coaching in parenting, adoption, step famiies, communication, conflict resolution, and personal growth using Redirecting Children's Behavior and Compassionate Communication skills.  These practical tools help to reduce conflict, foster mutual respect and create deeper connections.  Jennifer believes "Love makes a family".

 

Recommended Parenting Books

Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids, 7 Keys to Turn Family Conflict Into Cooperation
Sura Hart and Victoria Kindle Hodson

A Mind At A Time, America's Top Learning Expert Shows How Every Child Can Succeed
Mel Levine, MD

Nonviolent Communicaton - A Language of Life
Marshall B Rosenberg, PhD