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Tara Wood M.A., CGE
Tara Wood Quick Facts
Main Areas: Parenting and FamilyCareer Focus: Educator, Speaker, Coach, Author, Executive Director
Affiliation: Xylem Family Resource
Tara is a a well-respected and highly educated parenting educator and coach. Considered one of the top authorities on the subject in the Denver area, Tara works with families of all backgrounds and design and consults with families from all over the country. Tara is the co founder and executive director of Xylem Family Resource.
Tara has worked with families since 1995 in various capacities including classroom teacher for preschoolers, 3rd graders and a 5th/6th grade SIED classroom.She has been a trainer and consultant in behavior management, anger and conflict managment skills, and parenting for since 1997 and has worked with children from infancy through teen including youth at risk. Tara has her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Westmont College with an emphasis in Human Services (marriage and family) and a Masters in Child Development from Tufts University. Tara is also a certified eduator for the Gottman Institute and was trained in their Bringing Baby Home program.
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Tara Wood
Most parents seem to make parenting way harder than it needs to be. It makes me sad when I hear so many parents joke about how "at least they only have to endure 18 years with each child." I think being a parent is one of the most awesome, fun, life-changing experiences and I'm so honored that I was given the opportunity to be a parent. While there are definitely times parenting is a challenge, generally speaking, parenting is fun and my kids are a blast! I'm passionate about sharing what I know about how kids learn and develop and how to use great parenting techniques for the purpose of helping other parents know the joy and ease of parenting without having to yell or scream or beat your kids up. All this AND have a great relationship with your kids that will last a lifetime!
I believe that it is completely possible to have well-behaved, respectful, loving children while also taking care of their heart. We can have children who take ownership for their own behavior, make great choices and also know how to love, be compassionate, and feel valued as an individual. As parents, our role is to be a child's teacher. In everything we do with our kids, what are we teaching them and what are they learning from us? In some cases, this also means we take a good hard look at how we as Mom and Dad are modeling the behavior we expect from our children both in our interactions with our kids and our interactions with each other.
Getting Started With Tara Wood
To learn more about how I can help you and your family, visit www.xylemfamily.org or e-mail info@xylemfamily.org.
I provide parenting workshops and classes, private consultations, phone and e-mail consults, and in-home coaching (like the nannies you see on tv). Additionally, I provide Communication Strengthening workshops and coaching for couples and parents so that they can be a stronger example to their kids in how to treat others, even in times of conflict.
You can also follow me through my own parenting journey as I try to demonstrate how I put the ideas and strategies I teach into practice in my own life. Subscribe to www.parentingwhatipreach.wordpress.com
Contacting Tara Wood
Are you ready to be the best parent possible? Are you ready to strengthen your family and enjoy being a parent?
Contact Me!
www.parentingwhatipreach.wordpress.com
or call 303.756.0951
