One hour topics or expanded workshops or courses are available for smaller in-home groups as well as large community groups.

Marriage and Parenting Event Topics

PMS- Perfect Mom Syndrome!
Do you ever have those times when your “I must be a perfect mom” syndrome kicks in. Ya know, the “I shouldn’t have forgot Johnny’s lunch, or I shouldn’t have gotten short with Susie. There are ways to keep your PMS in check. Develop strategies to conquer the roller coaster of emotions and resist your desire to sit on the couch eating Bon-Bons, trying to escape these overwhelming moments. Discover how the unrealistic expectations we often have of ourselves to be “Wonder Woman” can actually hinder our performance. Learn how embracing your imperfections can empower you and help you realize that “Wonder Woman” ain’t got nuthin’ on you!

Children…Sell ‘em or Keep ‘em?
Let’s face it. As parents we have all had frustrating moments. Whether it is a screaming kicking child in the middle of the grocery store, your toddler scribbling on the walls with permanent marker, or perhaps you find 2 racecars and your toothbrush in the toilet. During these moments the outrageous thought may cross your mind, “Hmmmm, how much could I get for you on Ebay? Take it from my experience, “not enough.” So let me encourage you to post pone the sale long enough to gather some key points on, how to, calm the atmosphere in the home, stop a tantrum, and view your aspiring Picasso’s art on your walls as priceless.

 “You are Grounded for LIFE!”
Parenting can be tough. Sometimes it seems as if we will have to permanently ground our children just to get them through graduation. I invite you to learn the difference between a punishment and a consequence and why one is more effective than the other. Also discover the most powerful motivator that will help you be a positive influence on your child while teaching them to self govern and experience the satisfaction of making responsible choices.

Till Death Do Us Part… Really?
So you are married, the honeymoon is over and 3 kids later you are asking yourself, “Just how long is a lifetime?” Take a moment and discover how your perception of yourself is affecting your perception of your spouse and your relationship. Take home some great communication tips that are sure to help you and your spouse make a lifetime not long enough.

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In short my motherhood was where I began. I am a mother to 4 children and married to my best friend. My hubby was also my high school sweetheart, so we have been together a very long time.

I have a life coaching certification from TurningLeaf Wellness Center and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Spring Arbor University. For more details on my qualifications, read below.

Jamie’s Qualifications in detail sprinkled with some humor.

My first major is in Motherhood: I have mastered many ways to change diapers. These include, but are not limited to “The wiggling kid”, “The stand up change” and the “in the car while at a stop sign change.” I can successfully cook a meal with a baby on the hip, while a 3 yr old is whining about how hungry he is, and still manage to prepare my 9 and 10 year olds for the debate team with the subject of “chores”. I am more recently trained in “shoving the baby birds out of the nest.” Ok, maybe not quite as dramatic or as young as the mama bird, but learning to navigate adult children has been the toughest exam yet.

My second major is in Medicine: I can now diagnose 7 shades of snot, easily judge how much blood warrants a trip to the emergency room, and I can man 3 kids with the stomach flu all at once.

Certified Life Coach: I completed my life coaching certification with TurningLeaf Wellness Center  November, 2020.  I was compelled to begin this journey after attending TurningLeaf’s emotional growth seminars. As a life coach I believe we are all amazing human beings.  We are all great spouses, great parents, and great friends.  And the only thing that ever stands in our way from empowering our greatness is ourselves.  My objective is to help people see who they are, step out of the self-doubt, and move forward, living each moment knowing they are amazing.  I want to help them accept themselves embracing their mistakes knowing it is perfect, not to be perfect.  And to realize as we accept our humanity, our greatness can’t help but shine.

Bachelors in Social Work: As a 37-year-old wife, mother and life coach I decided to finish my bachelor’s. Before motherhood took me down a different path, I began college with the intention to be a choir teacher. After working falling in love with my work as a life coach I decided to finish up that degree in Social Work

“When I can’t create the “Perfect” magical moments,

I can let the moments be “Perfectly Magical.”

~Jamie E. Lightner