Long-time educator helps parents, families gain confidence
Nancy Spencer, a long-time parent educator and mom of three, launched Confident Parenting in the Triangle to help families dealing with everything from bedtime struggles to behavior problems.
Posted — UpdatedNancy Spencer knows all about the ups and downs of parenting. She's seen it and helped parents work through issues as a long-time parent educator and former teacher. And, as a mom of three grown children and a grandmother, she's been there too,
"If we can understand a child's development and where they are developmentally, than we can understand where those behaviors are coming from," Spencer tells me.
"If we can start then with parents, the outcomes down the road can be so much better," she said.
Spencer fields all kinds of questions from her clients - from troubles getting a child to sleep through the night to questions about kindergarten readiness or challenging behaviors.
Spencer meets with families at their homes, observes, plays games with the child and works together with the family to build a solution.
A good night's sleep, routines and daily bonding times between parent and child are all important ways to cut down on issues, she says. Spencer will talk more about that in a series of tips that starts here on Go Ask Mom on Wednesday.
Spencer says she truly loves her work - helping families work better together.
"I get to create what works best for the families," she said. "... It's really nice to see families move forward in a really positive way and to see the light bulb go off."
I had a wonderful time chatting with Spencer during our interview and am excited to share these tips, starting on Wednesday. She has some wonderful, easy-to-do recommendations that can make parents' lives a lot easier.
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