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Parenting Coach

Written by Rayzelle Forrest Young for Gaebler Ventures

Gives step by step instructions on how to become a parenting coach

A parenting coach is a someone who advises parents on how to handle the everyday responsibilities of raising their children.

In recent years parents have begun to seek the advice of parenting coaches which has caused a great need for these professionals. This is good news for anyone who enjoys raising children and has a sincere interest in helping parents that are having difficulty. If becoming a parenting coach sounds like it may be of interest to you, here is what you can do to get started.

Research Programs

Your quest to become a parenting coach should start with researching certification programs. Your research can be conducted online and offline as well. Contact local city and county childcare organizations to see what local programs they can refer you to. These organizations usually have a long list of agencies and certification programs that pertain to childcare and raising children. For you internet search, make use of popular search engines such as Google and Yahoo! Simply enter the keywords "become a parenting coach" into these search engine and browse the website results.

Decide on a Program

When deciding which certification program to participate in make sure it's one that is nationally recognized in the parenting coach industry. The program you select should also be one that works well with your financial situation and your schedule. If becoming a parenting coach is a career change that is taking place while you are still working, an online certification program might work better for your schedule.

Apply

Apply to your parenting coach program well in advance of the application due date. This means you need to be fully informed about deadlines and any fees that are associated with submitting your application. Don't wait until the last few days before your application is due before you decide to submit it. There may be a set number of people the program can accept which means those that are submitted the earliest have a better chance of getting in.

Purchase Supplies

Once you have been accepted, talk to a representative from the program about the supplies you will need. This will probably include the purchase of books and binders as well as writing supplies. Make sure you are fully prepared with what's required of you in order to complete the your certification program successfully.

Attend Courses

Show up to your parenting classes on time and ready to work. If at all possible, attend every class that is scheduled in order to get the maximum results. Focus on learning all that you can to ensure you become the best parenting coach you could possibly be.

Market Your Business

Let your friends and family know about your new career once you have been certified. They can help you spread the word about your new parenting coach business. You will also want to get a website set up to create an internet presence for yourself. In addition, make sure you have business cards printed up and be ready to pass them out at all times. In order to get clients, use a variety of marketing techniques such as internet marketing, attending trade shows, listing your business in directories, etc.

Rayzelle is an entrepreneur and writer. Based on her experiences as an owner of her own dance studio, she will share her personal tips on being a successful entrepreneur.

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