About

Parenting is always a challenge. Advanced Parenting is for parents whose children present extraordinary challenges. Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) immediately come to mind. Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will benefit from Advanced Parenting. If your child is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Autism, or Asberger Syndrome, Advanced Parenting may be what you are looking for.

Advanced Parenting for Challenging Children is a program designed by Rose E. Baker and Nancy Thomas. Nancy has shared her life and home for over 30 years with severely emotionally disturbed children. 90% of the children placed in her care had already killed. She has an 85% success rate with these high risk children, one of the highest in the country. For more about Nancy, please go to www.attachment.org.

I am a trained and certified Advanced Parenting Instructor, having been trained by Nancy Thomas. I am the father of two grown “healthy” children and a younger child who is healing from RAD. I am a trained and accomplished Life Coach, completing the JFK University Certificate program in 2005. I am an experienced and enthusiastic lecturer and teacher, having led Weight Watchers group meetings for five years. I will make sure that when you have completed my Advanced Parenting classes you will have the skills you need to successfully guide your child to heal. You will be an Advanced Parent, strong and ready to meet all the challenges presented by your child.

In addition to classes for parents, I provide training for teachers and child care providers. I also offer coaching for parents seeking ongoing Advanced Parenting support or assistance. For more information, please contact me at mrmike@advancedparenting.net.