56. Loving and Caring for Your Anxious Child with guest, Parent Coach Jodie Maddox

Does your family struggle with a picky eater, a child with behavior issues, learning disabilities, big emotions, ADHD, or anxiety? Has it gotten to a point where your family needs help, even just a shift from the struggle into more of a strength-based parenting approach?   We gained a lot of wisdom and tools from all our guests, however, this specific guest blew our mama minds.  Being able to have an open conversation with a parenting coach, one whose philosophy is rooted in relationships and trust, who knows and understands that parenting is the most important work we will ever do, truly blessed us and we know will bless all of our Housewives.     Jodie Maddox graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1995 with a BS in Special Education. She received a Masters Degree in School Leadership from Benedictine College in 2009. Jodie taught Special Education and has been a Principal at all grade levels, kindergarten through 12th grade. Because she has worked with students, parents and teachers at every stage of development, her scope covers the “big picture”, not just the current age or grade level. She brings a unique perspective to the coaching world. Jodie provides support to parents by asking curious questions and building a strong one-on-one relationship. She helps guide parents through the decision-making process, loaning them her experience and support. Jodie’s goal is to help parents make decisions based on what is right for their families.    Jodie’s coaching style is forward thinking: What’s the goal, where do you want to be and how can she get you there. 4 steps to her coaching style: Appreciative inquiry Discovery: get to know the family. Dream: as parents, what is our dream for our kids? Design: create the plan together. Destiny: accountability to help you live it out.    She helps empower parents to answer the questions themselves and create this new design together. If you are interested in following Jodie or working with her in the future, here is where you can find her: jodiemaddoxicoach.com [email protected] Jodie on Facebook  @jodiemaddoxparentcoach Subscribe to Jodie's Newsletter    Two websites Jodie recommended and loves for trusted reliable information about ADHD and Anxiety! https://childmind.org/ https://www.additudemag.com/     We have an Unlikely Housewives Newsletter!! You'll be the first to know when we have new episodes and get exclusive videos of our interviews! Subscribe here   Join our community on Facebook and connect with us on Instagram!  Hosted by Tori Shirah and Tracy Stine Contact us ➡️ [email protected]   Sunlighten Sauna Sponsor: https://get.sunlighten.com/unlikely  Save up to $600!