Hello and Welcome!
You are here for a reason.
Whether you want to parent differently than your parents, or you want to fine tune and sharpen your existing parenting skills…
Or you are on the path of conscious parenting…
Or you want to become more mindful and move toward gentle, peaceful parenting…You want to enjoy your kids, have good understanding with your parenting partner, you want to be more patient and connected.
But it doesn’t always work out that way…You feel off track, you face challenges, you lose our cool, say and do things that you regret and feel guilty…
Parenting is HARD. It’s an emotional job. Add in your childhood traumas and the daily stress and the overwhelm and you have a perfect recipe for reactive parenting.
You want change.
Hi! I'm Anna
A mother of a vibrant 15 year old, sports loving girl who doesn't approve of my fashion choices. I'm not a modern day Mary Poppins or a SuperNanny, even though I get asked to go to peoples' homes and rescue them. I would be lying if I said I didn't fantasize about that for a moment. 🙂
My passion is helping people. Through the synthesis of my 20 years of professional rich and diverse experience as a psychologist and educator internationally and my own tragic life experience, I now help parents to transform their most special relationships and become more mindful in their communication and build deep, connected and strong relationships.
You have the power. It's within you!
I believe things happen for a reason.
I'm so glad you are here.
Let's build a relationship.
I will hold your hand and guide you through the process, give you tools, new knowledge, skills and support you on every step of the way.
You will be empowered to empower your child.
You will move from daily challenges...
Frustration by your child's behavior... resentment and lack of patience toward your kids...
power struggles with your kids... loneliness and having no support
your triggers... issues with your parenting partner... overwhelm...
difficulty regulating your negative emotions.... feelings of guilt... yelling...
defiance, acting out, back talk... battle with excessive screen time
sibling rivalry... picky eating... biting, hitting and aggression... bedtime struggles...
To more peace, calm and happiness...
- regulate your own emotions
- free yourself from past painful experinces
- feel better about yourself as a parent
- feel less stressed and worried
- find inner peace and become patient
- fewer meltdowns and temper tantrums
- cooperative kids
- kids who listen, respect and fight less
- resilient, responsible and compassionate kids
- fewer power struggles
- enjoy parenting
- have more fun with your kids
- live authentically
- create a calmer and happier home
- become more connected
Let's Work Together
Parenting
Parenting is a relationship. Your relationship with your child's is very special-it's her first one. It serves as a blueprint for future relationships. There are no tricks or quick-fixes.
It’s about connection, cultivating empathy, giving acceptance, honoring emotions, trust, perspective taking, effective communication, personal growth, changing your mindset about behavior and growing in peace. Together.
Your Childhood Shapes How You Parent
My approach is rooted in attachment theory, latest discoveries in brain science, developmental psychology and mindfulness. I bring a trauma-informed view. While you can't change what happened to you-healing is possible. Your past doesn't have to be your destiny.
To learn more about trauma-informed parenting, follow and listen to my podcast.
Discipline
I'm a strong advocate for non-punitive discipline. I'll help you to move from traditional, authoritarian (control, fear-based, punishment-heavy) approach into a more conscious, and peaceful one. You'll learn to set limits with firmness and kindness. Punishments damage your child's brain and your relationship. I will teach you effective alternatives to punishments.
Partner is not on board with conscious parenting? No problem. Leave that to me.
Emotional Needs
In my work I identify and work with six basic emotional needs. They are: safety, connection, acceptance, respect, autonomy, and significance. I'll help you to become better at understanding your children's emotional needs and meeting them effectively. Unmet needs lead to challenging behaviors.
Discover C.A.L.M.
My 4-step powerful formula for staying calm in the moment
Because yelling doesn't have to be part of your parenting toolbox. You CAN become a more patient, less reactive, and calm parent.
By taking a few moments before reacting to calm our nervous system is key in handling those difficult moments mindfully.
Your children deserve that!
YOU deserve that!
Compassion
Put your right hand on your heart and breathe. You got this. This is not an emergency.
Arousal
Assess your arousal level. How activated do you feel in this moment?
Language
Use your one sentence mantra that you created ahead of time to help you get grounded.
Mindfulness
Engage your senses. Feel your body. Feel your feet on the ground.
Never resort to yelling.
Never resort to spanking.
Never resort to punishments.
"When we control our children, we lose our influence."
-Anna Seewald
mis behavior?
I don't use that word. I think it's punitive, disrespectful and useless.
There is only behavior.
Your child's behavior is a powerful form of communication.
I will teach you how to decode your child's most challenging behaviors, uncover the underlying reasons root causes and hidden factors and elicit cooperation.
We all face the same challenges but our stories and journeys are different.
I want to help you to be the best parent you want to be.
It all starts with a conversation. I'd love to hear your story.
See how authentic parenting changed lives
Anna is an unbelievable teacher! She's taught so me so many things and different ways to interact with my son. Everything she's taught me has worked exceptionally well with him and he responds really well with everything I've learned. Not only is she a great teacher, but she's also really passionate about it and takes a genuine interest in you and your child. I can't thank her enough for all the help! I'd recommend her to anyone
-Sean
Anna Seewald's wisdom has changed the way I approach parenting after just one session with her. I've been able to see my toddler's behavior in a new light and spend more time enjoying his company.
-Christie
Anna is AMAZINGLY TERRIFIC!!!! On my CO-parenting journey she was dedicated to eliminating most of my frustrations I was experiencing at the time. She offers great professional advice, and is very knowledgeable with the techniques she provides to use in coparenting conflicts. Her patience and personality helped to build solutions that helped fit into my need as a co-parent. She is always punctual, and flexible and will often work around your schedule. I give Anna 5 stars, I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone struggling in their union as parents.
-Schnicqua
Anna Seewald at Authentic Parenting is absolutely amazing. If I could give her 10 stars, I would! Anna is knowledgeable, insightful, kind, and really helped me become a better parent. I was in the middle of a very messy divorce and Anna made it easy to satisfy all the requirements while providing invaluable insights and counsel. It was difficult finding a professional who offered exactly what I needed, although I hope this review helps others make the decision to go with Authentic Parenting—Anna truly is that good.
-Thomas B.
I am a loving and caring father going through a bitter divorce, and have a quite unique situation where as visitations to build shared parenting and bonding time with my toddler – located on the opposite side of the country – would be quite difficult to accomplish. After having weekly 1 on 1 meetings with Anna, using her coaching strategies, along with the key parenting resources that she provided, enabled me to better cope with and focus on building a stronger relationship with my son. I would highly recommend having at least a session with Mrs. Anna Seewald, before going anywhere else. Her schedule, is your schedule. She’s the Best!!! Thank You!!!
-Robert
Anna was great. Not only did she teach me different ways about thinking of parenting but she also let me speak my mind and ask questions. I learned a lot from her. Anna is a great and wonderful person.Thank you so much Anna...
-Dave