Welcome to The Parent Academy

The Parent Academy is home to The Parent Mentor, Shirley Taylor.

Specialising in empowering parents of children under 5 through support, education, planning, mentoring and coaching to discover the most comfortable way of parenting for their family.  Supporting parents to create a firm foundation in the first five years in the face of the self doubt, guilt and stress of the early years.

Based in Melbourne, Australia, our services extend worldwide. Phone or Skype coaching is available wherever parents need a little help.

Would you like to experience the joy that comes from knowing you can and in fact are achieving something really special in your most important role? Would you like to have the confidence to parent the right way for your family in all circumstances?

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The Parent Academy offers programmes which enable parents to:

  • Discover what is going on in your child’s brain
  • Understand and value the role you play
  • Develop realistic expectations
  • Use methods which get great results
  • Communicate more effectively
  • Create a long lasting bond with your child

Be rewarded with:

  • Less stress
  • Parenting that is easier and more fun
  • Confidence in your parenting
  • The knowledge you can get through anything
  • A unified parenting front

Our parenting courses, seminars and individual coaching will help those with children under 5 in their lives to create the parenting experience that you would love to have:

Transition to Parenting Workshops are full day workshops designed to support expectant parents and empower them to enter the journey of parenting knowing what might be ahead and confident in their abilities to manage the transition.

Private Mentoring is available to parents or couples for personalised solutions to your parenting concerns and issues.

MotherCalm Postnatal Depression Recovery and Prevention Programs will give mothers the skills and ability to get on the road to recovery, reduce their risk of postnatal depression, enjoy the first year of their babies life and to create a loving, joyful and secure connection with their child.

Speaking Engagements

  • Are you part of a group who likes to offer its members respected, helpful information and advice to take some pressure off their daily parenting?
  • Do you need a speaker to entice people to come along to an event?

For your community groups, childcare parents, parent groups and playgroups, we can tailor a talk to suit your needs and the interests of the group.

Contact Shirley Taylor, Parent Mentor on 0414 205 891 or mentor@parentacademy.com.au to find out more and make a booking.

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