Parent Coaching connects parents and caregivers with a trained parenting coach at no cost to families through participating school districts. This resource provides individualized guidance, practical tools, and ongoing support to help families navigate the ups and downs of parenting with greater confidence.
All coaching is HIPAA-protected and confidential. No personal information or names are shared with the school, district, or state.
What Coaching Includes
Parents who enroll in Parent Coaching receive personalized support designed to meet their family's needs.
• Weekly 30-minute virtual calls with a dedicated parenting coach
• 24/7 messaging or email access, with responses typically within 24–48 hours
• Confidential, HIPAA-protected communication
• Step-by-step guidance for everyday parenting challenges
• Therapist-created tools and resources that support healthy family development
Coaches act as virtual parenting assistants, offering encouragement, structure, and accountability while helping parents build confidence in their parenting approach.
Key Topics Families Explore
Parent Coaching helps families strengthen relationships and support healthy development by focusing on key areas such as:
Our Basic Needs
Understanding your child’s core needs and how meeting those needs shapes their development.
Secure Attachments
Creating an environment where children feel safe, supported, and connected.
Attuning to Your Child
Recognizing and responding to your child’s needs in ways that help them grow and thrive.
Emotional Development
Learning how to support your child’s emotional growth as they develop.
Who Coaching Is For
Parent Coaching is designed for any parent or caregiver looking for guidance and support.
Whether a child is experiencing challenges related to mental health, school, relationships, or everyday life at home, Parent Coaching provides practical tools and personalized guidance to help families move forward with confidence.
The program combines empathetic coaching, expert-created content, and ongoing assessments to help parents better understand their child and build healthy, supportive relationships.
The bottom line is simple: all parents can benefit from encouragement, guidance, and support along the parenting journey.
Visit Parent Coaching: https://parentguidance.org/parent-coaching/
Interested in Offering Parent Coaching to Families in Your School or District?
If you are interested in providing families in your district with access to Parent Coaching, please click HERE to contact the Cook Center team to learn more and discuss next steps.