The Parent's Companion

When our children are emotionally dysregulated, it is easy for us to feel overwhelmed as well.

In those challenging moments, one of the most powerful things we can do is pause.

A deep breath creates space between our emotions and our response, helping our body to sense ‘it’s not an emergency’. Rather than reacting from frustration, we can respond with calm, empathy and connection.

Our children learn how to regulate their emotions by watching how we regulate our own. Each time we choose to slow down, we model self-control, resilience and compassion.

If you do lose your patience, offer yourself grace. Repair is more important than perfection. A sincere apology and a commitment to respond more calmly next time can have a profound impact.

Our children do not need perfect parents. They need parents who are willing to reflect, repair and reconnect.

Pause. Breathe. Respond with love. You are doing better than you think.

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🎉🎂 We’re 2! 🎂🎉

Today we’re celebrating 2 amazing years of The Parent’s Companion — supporting, guiding, and walking alongside families through the beautiful (and messy!) journey of parenting. 💛

To every parent who’s trusted us, every child we’ve cheered on, and every moment shared — thank you for being part of this community. We’re just getting started. 🙌

Here’s to growing together. 🥂✨

Lots of exciting announcements to come. 🥳

Here’s to the dads who show up, step up, and never give up. Happy Father’s Day

Who is our Founder

The concept of the The Parent’s Companion started nearly 20 years ago when Rebecca Collier, our founder, was working as a nanny in private homes around the world. Parents would increasingly approach Rebecca for support with various parenting challenges they were facing in raising their children. This varied from babies with sleep concerns & school age children with eating challenges.

Rebecca quickly realised that there was very little support out there for parents, the ‘usual’ extended family or neighbourly helping hand wasn’t there & more often parents desired an outside view from someone that would listen & offer non judgemental support. Rebecca thought to herself ‘Why isn’t there such a thing as a parenting school, for parents to gain insights and guidance, without feeling like they were any less of a parent?’.

Some years later Rebecca moved to New Zealand where parenting classes were just part of life, as antenatal classes are here in the UK. Rebecca volunteered at The Parenting Place - originating in Auckland, a charity for families, creating and delivering resources for parents at every age & stage.
After returning to the UK, Rebecca decided to launch her own parenting consultancy business, where parents could source experienced, professional, child development based insights into the areas they were struggling with and in 2016 she launched full time.

In 2022 Rebecca decided that the concept needed to be bigger so that more families could be supported & in 2023 she officially launched her company, The Parent’s Companion, a place where the delivery of parenting courses, one-on-one parent coaching, parenting talks, media interviews, articles & online resources to inspire, equip and support families in self regulation, building connection, finding self compassion & empathy for themselves & their children.

We believe that through using a peaceful parenting approach & emotion coaching, every family can benefit from accessing evidence based parenting information, as well as receiving much needed encouragement, compassion & understanding.

And reminding ourselves that loving families can transform communities, and in turn the world.

What are your thoughts on Parenting Approaches?

This radio 4 programme ddiscussion of parenting styles focuses on Gentle Parenting and the recent news article on wether shouting at children/people should be classifieds the same as physical abuse.

Take a listen, would love to know your thoughts.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002bjq7?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

🌼🌺🌸Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸🌺🌼

To all the amazing dedicated mothers out there, who never give up and love their children - no matter what. 🥰

✨ Calling All New Parents! ✨ Looking for a relaxed way to meet other local parents? Join us for New Parent Coffee Morning with The Parent’s Companion this Monday! 📅 Monday, 31st March ⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM 📍 Grind Coffee Shop, Greenwich, London Come for the coffee, stay for the connections! ☕️💛 Whether you’re looking for a friendly chat or just a moment to unwind, we will be there.. 💡 Bonus: The first two parents to arrive get a free hot drink & pastry of their choice complements of The Parent’s Companion! 🥐 Simply ask for Rebecca at reception when you arrive. We can’t wait to see you there! 👶✨ 🔗 And if you’d like to reserve your spot follow this link: #https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-parent-coffee-morning-hosted-by-the-parents-companion-greenwich-tickets-1096722629909?aff=ebdsshios @gpc.community @greenwichlibs @greenwichmums @royal_greenwich @visitgreenwich @bountyparentingclub @mumstuary @mumsnet_greenwich @dadvengersofficial #ittakesavillage #parentingjourney #selfcompassion #selfcare #selfregulation #emotioncoaching #playfulparenting #theparentscompanion #peacefulparenting #NewParents #coffee #Greenwich #GrindCoffeeShopGreenwich #dadlife #dadtobe #mumtobe #mumslife #parentsupport #parentinglife #loveneverfaileth