Laurie Christine
Biblical Parenting Coach
Laurie is not taking on new coaching clients at this time. If you are looking for a Biblical Parenting Coach, you can find a list of similar coaches at the National Center for Biblical Parenting.
WHAT IS A BIBLICAL PARENTING COACH?
A biblical parenting coach focuses on the heart. While many parent coaches or therapists are mainly concerned with behavior, a biblical parenting coach will help you dig deeper and uncover underlying motivations and character deficits in your child.
Don’t worry—we’ll deal with behaviors too! But our focus is not only behaviors. External behaviors are a signal to what is going on at a deeper heart level.
We will use scripture as well as proven tools and techniques to equip you to coach your child. You are your child’s best teacher!
We also rely heavily on the Holy Spirit to work in your child’s heart, as well as your own! God will use you as a tool to influence your child, but ultimately, God is the only one who can change the heart.
“This program was lifechanging.”
“I feel so blessed to have been able to be a part of this program with Laurie! I benefitted so much by learning how to use these tools under her guidance. I have a plan in place now, and I know what to do when situations arise. I love that the goal here is heart change, and I have seen some of that in my son. He used to explode in anger when he didn’t get his way. Now, even if he does get upset, we go through the steps that I was taught, and he is able to calm down quickly and understand why that’s not a good way to act. It has made a real difference in our family and also in me.” – Biblical Parenting Client
MEET LAURIE CHRISTINE
BIBLICAL PARENTING COACH
Laurie Christine is a certified Biblical Parenting Coach, author, podcast host, wife, and mom of four wild, loud, adventurous boys. She received her coaching certification through the National Center for Biblical Parenting.
Laurie has experienced her own parenting challenges that include a son born with a congenital heart defect (who has undergone 4 open heart surgeries), a child with ADHD and high-functioning autism, and a very sensitive son with borderline ODD and anger management challenges.
After attempting many different “behavior management” solutions, Laurie has concluded that a heart-based approach to parenting works best. She is passionate about helping other parents on the journey of raising courageous kids and conneting their hearts to Christ.
Laurie admits that her family is not perfect… parenting is a marathon, not a sprint! She continues to work on heart qualities with her young boys (ages 5-11) and prays that God will continue to work in their lives and transform their hearts.
Her podcast, Redeeming the Chaos, invites moms of boys to join her in the wild, wonderful adventure of raising courageous boys and connecting them with Christ.
In addition to hosting a podcast, Laurie writes devotional Bible stories for families. As a mom of four young boys, she understands how important it is for parents to connect with their children, while communicating the truth of God’s Word to them in a way they can understand.
With degrees in Creative Writing, Biblical Studies and Education, Laurie has more than twelve years of experience in teaching the Bible to young children as well as writing Sunday School curriculum for her local church.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
8 WEEKLY COACHING CALLS
We will have one 50 minute coaching session via Zoom, once a week for eight weeks. During the sessions, we will choose a specific heart quality to work on with your child. I will then teach you strategies and tools that you can use with your child to work on that specific heart quality.
TRAINING VIDEOS & RESOURCES
You will have lifetime access to training videos and other resources from the National Center for Biblical Parenting. You will gain the tools you need to deal with behavior challenges and develop godly heart qualities in your child.
ENCOURAGEMENT
In each session, you will have time to share the struggles you are dealing with in your child. We will look at scripture passages, and I will encourage you to press on and trust God to work in your child’s heart. As a mom of 4 boys, I have experienced many of the same challenges you have faced. I would love to come alongside you on the journey of discipling your child.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost for the 8 week coaching program is $650. This includes eight coaching sessions via zoom, as well as lifetime access to the training videos we will be using in the program.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The National Center for Biblical Parenting recommends four books to go along with the Biblical Parenting Program. These books are not required reading, but they are extremely helpful in learning how to parent your child from a heart-based approach. Many of the topics we will be discussing in the coaching program can be found in these books. I have provided affiliate links for you to purchase the books through Amazon.
Parenting is Heart Work
In this book you will learn:
* How to connect to your child’s heart to bring about change.
* Ways to correct that are more powerful and last longer.
* To help your child reign in emotions.
* How to use common, everyday activity to build life-skills.
* Biblical, practical tools that work.
PHW Training Manual
In this book, you will learn:
* How to develop strategic, biblical, practical routines of family life.
* How to give day-to-day instructions in a way that builds cooperation and responsibility.
* Practical ideas for connecting with your kids emotionally so that their hearts will be soft and teachable.
* How to integrate key success principles into your family.
Motivate Your Child
In this book you will learn:
* How to parent in ways that build internal motivation so that kids don’t have to rely on you to get things done.
* The four promptings of the conscience and how to coordinate your parenting to takeadvantage of them.
* Ways to energize your spiritual training with fun and creativity.
* How to help children respond to mistakes instead of blaming, defending, or justifying.
MYC Action Plan
In this book, you will learn:
* A step-by-step guide to identify a specific problem and then define a character-based solution.
* How to craft a parenting plan tailored to your child’s unique gifts and needs.
When parents have defined plans, they move forward with more confidence, see changes more quickly, and experience hope as they grow in their relationship with their child.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I WORK WITH MORE THAN ONE CHILD?
No, it is best to choose one child to focus on for the eight week program. You will learn about strategies and tools that you can then use with other children in your family.
WILL THIS PROGRAM WORK FOR MY CHILD?
The National Center for Biblical Parenting has trained hundreds of coaches who have gone through this program with hundreds of children. I am currently working with elementary and middle school age children, ages 5-14.
ARE YOU A LISCENCED COUNSELOR?
I am not a liscenced counselor. My parent coaching certification is through the National Center for Biblical Parenting. There may be issues or circumstances that come up that I do not feel equipped to deal with. In those situations, I may recommend that you reach out to a medical or psychological professional in your area.
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE
No, I do not work with any insurance companies. Payment for the 8-week program is due up front.
