Parent Consultations

Parent consultations are structured, short-term sessions where Renee Armstead works directly with parents without the child present. The purpose of the consultation is to assess behavioral issues, develop and implement strategies for home or school.

Purpose

To address specific behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns, creating a tailored plan for the child.

Process

Consultations may include educating parents, analyzing child behaviors, setting up routines, and practicing responses to challenging scenarios.

Benefits

Increased parental confidence, improved relationships with the child, and decreased problematic behaviors.

Structure

Often 1-hour sessions either in-person or via telehealth video and may include reviewing records or school observations.

Focus Areas

Managing aggression, tantrums or defiance
Developing consistent routines
Support positive parenting skills
Age appropriate behavioral strategies
Setting and maintaining boundries
Cultivating self-confidence
Sibling issues
Cooperation with daily routine
Managing screen-time and technology
Discipline
Parenting LGBTQIA+
Creating healthy sleeping routines
Toilet training