Aaron Swartzman

Our stories shape our children’s worlds

So much is expected of parents today, and so little support is given to us. Parent coaching is the gift of meaningful support: a masterclass in telling the saga of our family in a way that allows all to participate as protagonists. I offer intentional time, shared expertise, an insightful ear, and a gift for noticing and amplifying your strengths. 

About Me

I have taught elementary school for over 10 years and witnessed how transformative effective parenting strategies can be for students. I am the father of two neurodiverse children (8 and 17) and began parent coaching as a way to merge my passion for learning, my long experience with children, and my desire to grow as a parent myself.

I love parent coaching because it centers deep listening and collaborative co-creation. My clients are intrinsically motivated to grow and learn, and that yields gold every time. My 20+ years of experience as an improvisational artist give me the tools to listen to what lies below the words and trust the work of transformation. I am amazed, time and again, by the realizations and empowerment parents achieve through the coaching process.

About the Coaching Process

The Parent Coaching Institute coaching process is based on the science of positive psychology and living systems. We work together to come up with the best possible strategies and use our combined expertise to make dynamic, incremental changes. Then, we observe and learn to trust the positive impacts of those changes. Working online in hour long sessions, we take the time to understand our challenges holistically, build on our successes, grow aware of the emotions that can motivate or derail positive change, focus on what is working, and build empowered confidence through effective action. 

Contact me for a free phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit for transforming your parenting story and reality.