Hello and Welcome

Parents want the best for their children, and with all the demands of family life and work not all parents have the time to read the numerous books out there on child development. That's where I can help. My name is Sara Shaw, and I am motivated by a passion for learning and improving children's lives. For nearly the past 10 years I have been studying research and writing articles on social-emotional development, and consulting with parents and teachers so that they can better help children achieve their highest potential.

Services

Do you have concerns about your child's behavior? Do you want to have more positive interactions with your child? Do you want to help prevent your child from developing excessive worry, anger and sadness during transition periods?

Family Consultations: Typically I meet with the parents and/or child in my office once a week for 4-6 weeks. In cases of longer transition periods, such as adjusting to a loss of a parent in the home, consultations could extend for several months.

Classroom Observations: It's important to understand how children behave at school amongst their teacher and peers, therefore I am a available to make classroom observations and consult with teachers.

Population served: Children and parents of children under the age of 18 living in the San Francisco Bay Area who are:

adjusting to parental separation or divorce
having sleeping and/or eating issues
repeating a grade
changing schools
experiencing challenges making/keeping friends
displaying frequent aggression or tantrums
sad and withdrawn
doing poorly in school
disrespecting rules and limits
developing fears or anxiety
adjusting to the loss of a family member or friend

Outcome for Parents:

Renewed feelings of support and connection to child
Broader repertoire of responses to child's social-emotional needs
Increased understanding and appreciation of child's overall development

Outcome for Children:

Effective relationships with others
Appreciation for family, teachers and friends
Constructive management of peer pressure
Understanding that rules and agreements make life work

Development of courage, motivation, and integrity
Relation to self as someone who makes a difference
Sense of responsibility that empowers self and others
Discovery of limitless potential and increased feelings of self-worth