I'm Gráinne O’Reilly and for many years I have been helping families by helping parents. Parenting in today’s climate, is probably one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Most people are either subconsciously copying what their parents did or are trying to do it better, but are starting from scratch. So, if you are struggling with your children from time to time, relax, you are not alone. Eac
h family has its own unique set of challenges, quirks, and parenting styles (which differ even between partners). The child-parent relationship has the longest, most important and far-reaching consequences on your child’s future than any other relationship. As a family situation is so personal, it is often hard to get perspective and see the wood from the trees. Like most problems, it is very useful to get a third party perspective and, even more so, if you can employ an experienced expert. I am a qualified teacher, officially certified as “Outstanding” by Ofsted, the education standards awarding body in the UK. There, for many years, I specialised in supporting parents and carers to understand and cope with the multiple and complex issues facing those in their care. I have very successfully managed highly specialist educational provisions, working with some of the most vulnerable and disaffected youth in the country. My last organisation, of which I was Principal, was also awarded “Outstanding”, a certification awarded to less than 4% of organisations in this field. My approach is to create time and space for exploration, planning what it is you would like to achieve and then showing you how to get there. But, it is important to know:
- most times, it is not possible to solve everything immediately.
- you will need to commit time and effort to get the results you want.
- quick, immediate and "easy" approaches are unlikely to work long term. It is absolutely possible to create a peacefully relaxed and happy home. I will show you how to achieve this and how to discipline with fairness and consistency. Understanding where children are in their development and what to realistically expect will provide insight into your child’s experience of the world. There are infinite possibilities, even with today’s challenges, to nurture balanced children and create a harmonious home. And I know that you have been doing your level best to achieve this. I am confident that I can help you turn the time and effort you are already applying, into actually getting the results you want for your family. The best way for you to figure out how to take control of your family situation, is to give me a call. We can chat about your individual situation with no obligations. And then, if you decide to proceed, I can arrange a consultation for you. If necessary, I can provide some techniques and strategies you can use in the meantime to improve your home situation. This can often create some space to begin to permanently change your family and its dynamics. Message me and let’s see, how I can help you.
