Does the use of a “parenting consultant” mean I’m a bad parent?
Absolutely not. In fact, seeking out professional consultation shows that you care deeply about your
child(ren)’s welfare. Parenting is perhaps the only job in which there are no educational requirements,
previous experience, certification or licensure as prerequisites. Most parents are somewhat unprepared
for the challenges (and joys) that parenting presents. In addition, hiring a parenting consultant can be
viewed as similar to hiring other professionals to help your children and family (e.g., tutors, babysitters,
housekeepers).
Why is the consultation done in my home?
Often, parents are not able to remember or implement the strategies that they learn while at a
professional’s office. In home consultation will allow me to get a feel for your day to day routine and to
experience problem behaviors in your actual home environment so as better to design strategies and
recommendations that fit your family’s lifestyle.
Absolutely not. In fact, seeking out professional consultation shows that you care deeply about your
child(ren)’s welfare. Parenting is perhaps the only job in which there are no educational requirements,
previous experience, certification or licensure as prerequisites. Most parents are somewhat unprepared
for the challenges (and joys) that parenting presents. In addition, hiring a parenting consultant can be
viewed as similar to hiring other professionals to help your children and family (e.g., tutors, babysitters,
housekeepers).
Why is the consultation done in my home?
Often, parents are not able to remember or implement the strategies that they learn while at a
professional’s office. In home consultation will allow me to get a feel for your day to day routine and to
experience problem behaviors in your actual home environment so as better to design strategies and
recommendations that fit your family’s lifestyle.
| What is Boston Parenting Consulting? |
Boston Parenting Consulting (BPC) specializes in the in-home consulting of families with preschool
aged to high school aged children. Issues may include behavior management, discipline, and positive
parenting. BPC provides support to mothers, fathers, and others who are involved in the parenting of
children. The philosophy of BPC is that parenting is the most difficult, and often the least appreciated
and undervalued, job there is. As such, many care givers want and need support to be sure they are
doing the best job possible or to help when additional resources are needed.
aged to high school aged children. Issues may include behavior management, discipline, and positive
parenting. BPC provides support to mothers, fathers, and others who are involved in the parenting of
children. The philosophy of BPC is that parenting is the most difficult, and often the least appreciated
and undervalued, job there is. As such, many care givers want and need support to be sure they are
doing the best job possible or to help when additional resources are needed.
| Who does the Consulting? |
Dr. Bill DeFranc is a licensed psychologist with an expertise in child and adolescent psychology. He
received his Masters degree and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and completed his
postdoctoral residency at Children’s Hospital Boston in the Department of Psychiatry and at North Shore
Children’s Hospital. Following his training, he was a staff psychologist at Children’s Hospital Boston and
an Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He has also been Director of Westwood Youth &
Family Services. Dr. DeFranc has run workshops and groups on Parenting, Fathering, and Behavior
Management. He is a member of the Massachusetts Psychological Association and the American
Psychological Association.
received his Masters degree and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College and completed his
postdoctoral residency at Children’s Hospital Boston in the Department of Psychiatry and at North Shore
Children’s Hospital. Following his training, he was a staff psychologist at Children’s Hospital Boston and
an Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He has also been Director of Westwood Youth &
Family Services. Dr. DeFranc has run workshops and groups on Parenting, Fathering, and Behavior
Management. He is a member of the Massachusetts Psychological Association and the American
Psychological Association.
| What services are provided? |
BPC ‘s services are designed to address parenting concerns associated with school aged children;
these issues include but are not limited to:
How to avoid and better manage tantrums
How to improve communication between adults and children
How to set more effective, age appropriate limits
How to identify natural consequences and enforce them
How to effectively use time outs
How to achieve more peace and harmony as a family
these issues include but are not limited to:
How to avoid and better manage tantrums
How to improve communication between adults and children
How to set more effective, age appropriate limits
How to identify natural consequences and enforce them
How to effectively use time outs
How to achieve more peace and harmony as a family
| What is included in my consultation? |
Specific consultation services will be tailored to your family’s needs and will be established on the
initial phone call. Typically, consultation services may include:
Two hour in home Initial Observation Visit
1 Hour Follow up Feedback Visit (usually1-3 weeks later)
Phone consultation between and after visits
Group Workshops (for schools, parenting groups, community groups, family agencies, etc.) are also
available.
initial phone call. Typically, consultation services may include:
Two hour in home Initial Observation Visit
1 Hour Follow up Feedback Visit (usually1-3 weeks later)
Phone consultation between and after visits
Group Workshops (for schools, parenting groups, community groups, family agencies, etc.) are also
available.
| How may I set up a consultation? |
| Other frequently asked questions: |
Boston Parenting Consulting can be reached at 617-965-9121.