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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 more than 10 years I have been studying research and writing articles, recently as a newspaper columnist, on social-emotional development, and I have been consulting with parents and teachers at schools, and in private practice, with the aim of helping children achieve their highest potential.

Services in Paris, France

Parent Workshops: I conduct numerous Parent Workshops at both private and public schools, which allows parents to realize that they are not alone in their questions and concerns. Workshops also give parents the chance to role-play from a scripted exchange between a child and a parent that demonstrates different techniques of parenting, and the opportunity to discuss effective advice based on research as to how to handle challenging moments with children to enhance their full potential over the long-term.

Social-Skills Groups: I provide social skills instruction and emotional support in small groups of children. Children learn how to take turns in play and conversation with peers, how to join a group and ask for what they need, manage difficult emotions, how to be flexible and work cooperatively with others, and how to respond to others with empathy all in efforts to build self-confidence and form strong friendships.

Family Consultations: Typically I meet with the parents and/or child once a week in my office or at their homes 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.

Common Childhood Challenges:

adjusting to parental separation or divorce

experiencing sleeping and/or eating issues

repeating a grade

changing schools

having difficulties making/keeping friends

displaying frequent aggression or tantrums

feeling sad and withdrawn

not listening in school

disrespecting rules and limits

developing fears or anxiety

adjusting to the loss of a family member or friend

resisting parental authority

fostering poor self-image

Outcome for Parents/Teachers:

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