About the Founder,
Yodit Amaha
Yodit’s worldview, shaped by her experiences in the US and abroad, informs her practice.
As a social work subject matter expert, she has had the honor of facilitating a number of in-person and virtual workshops, training hundreds of people across ages and cultures, and using her voice to bring awareness and bridge communities. Additionally, throughout her career, she served as a Program Manager in Foster Care, Adoption, Immigration and Refugee social service programs, and most recently has been providing individualized parent coaching services. Yodit specializes in the areas of child development, conscious parenting, social and emotional development, and cultural responsiveness.
Yodit has dedicated her time to address various social service issues in school settings for faculties, parents, organizations, and community associations to help them navigate the complexities of parenting. This includes navigating topics like the generational gap, communication skills, emotional intelligence, child abuse prevention, identification and intervention, awareness of mental health issues, child development, and understanding the impact of trauma in parenting.
As a mother of four independent adult children, Yodit’s personal experiences have greatly informed her professional practice and it is the driving force that humanizes her work. After bravely immigrating from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Boston, Massachusetts she received her Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from Boston College. She also received a certificate in 2018 from Yale University in Leadership and Management and is a certified Parent Coach.
Yodit Amaha, MSW, Certified Parent Coach , Professional Trainer with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, groups and families.
Our Vision: Joyful Homes, Empowered Parents, Thriving Children
Our vision is to bring the joy of parenting back in the home by equipping parents with the skills needed to be intentional in their styles of parenting. Our mission is to support parents in navigating the stress and worry that inherently comes with parenting so that parents can create and extend space for their children to be the authentic, creative, resilient, and visionary selves they were destined to be.
Our Mission: Raising Independent, Joyful Kids
Our job as parents is to nurture, love, guide, and raise independent and productive citizens. Our mission is to bring the joy of parenting back in the home by equipping parents with the skills needed to be intentional in their styles of parenting. To support parents in navigating the stress and worry that inherently comes with parenting so that parents can create and extend space for their children to be the authentic, creative, resilient, and visionary selves they were destined to be.
Empowering Parents, Through Essential Skills
Our services are grounded in building core skills that will aid parents in their journey of raising their children. These core skills include goal setting, communication, self-assessment and reflection, and positive parenting techniques. As a result, parents often are empowered to take on a strengths-based approach in their redefined style of parenting.
BOOK YOUR PARENT COACHING
1:1 parent coaching services
My services are designed for parents (or couples) who have children under the age of 18 and are seeking guidance and support on a range of parenting challenges. Payment is required after each session, and we'll discuss the most convenient payment method during our initial consultation.
My specialties include addressing generational gap issues, improving parent-child communication, managing parent and child stress, resolving sibling rivalry, implementing effective behavior modification techniques, fostering emotional intelligence, prioritizing self-care for parents, and navigating age-appropriate discipline and challenges.
Session: 1 hour
Duration : 8-10 sessions
Investment: range $125 -$150 per session. Fees maybe adjusted based on the clients country of residence to accommodate variations of cost of living.
Location : in person or virtual
ideal Client: couple; single parent who are seeking guidance and support
BOOK GROUP SESSION TODAY
group sessions: for Stronger Relationships
timeframe: weekly for 8 sessions 90 minutes each session
investment: starting at $75 per hour *price determined based on client country of residence
location: In-person or virtual
- Effective communication skills
- Relationship building skills
- Behavior modification techniques and strategies
- Work/ life balance strategies
- Bridging generational gap
BOOK YOUR LARGE GROUP SESSION
Transforming Presentations for Groups
timeframe: determined per the agreement/topic
investment: will be determined based on scope of the event
location: In-person or virtual
- Emotional Intelligence
- Effective Communication skills
- Women empowerment
- Work/Life balance for parents
- Self-Care; Resilience and Growth Mindset
- Bridging Generation Gap
Growing Together is our Unique Approach
My years of experience as a parent and professional have informed the approach that Growing Together takes. Leaning into clients individual strengths through a culturally responsive lens has elevated my practice to focus on working with parents to cultivate their child’s unique gift. Whether you are a single parent or couple, self-awareness is key to understanding your identity as a parent.
Common Challenges Experienced in Parenting
- Low motivation
- Lack of effective communication skills
- Limited conflict management ability
- Lack of time management and organizational skills
- Decision-making that results in a negative impact emotionally, physically, verbally, and/or mentally
- Navigating peer pressure, self-esteem and managing feelings around self-worth
- Ineffective stress management
- Managing the influence of technology
"I had the pleasure of attending Yodit’s workshops on Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills, and I was thoroughly impressed. As a subject matter expert, she delivered the content with clarity and confidence, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply. I walked away with valuable new insights while also deepening my existing knowledge. Yodit’s training has had a significant impact on my personal and professional growth, and I highly recommend her sessions to anyone looking to enhance their skills.”
- Parent of 4 children
"Yodit coached me one-on-one, serving as my thinking partner as I navigated the challenges of parenting two teenage children. Over the course of eight sessions, she helped me gain a clearer perspective on my children's strengths and identified areas where I needed to make changes to better support their growth. Yodit's patience, insight, and expertise were truly exceptional. Thanks to her guidance, I feel more aligned in my parenting approach and confident in fostering a nurturing environment for my children's development.”
- Mother of 2 teenage boys
"Yodit truly understood the struggles and challenges I faced while navigating two cultures—being from Ethiopia and raising my children in America. She demonstrated cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in addressing these issues, helping me find practical, workable solutions to bridge the cultural gap. Her approach was exactly what I needed, and I couldn't have found a better fit for my situation. Yodit's guidance has been invaluable as I balance my heritage with the environment my children are growing up in.”
- Konjit mother of 3 teenage children