MY PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Welcome to GO HARD PARENTING, where you go hard for your children, but not alone. My name is Ayanna Allen, and I am your Certified Parenting Coach. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood Development, my certification was earned at the Jai Parenting Institute, and, I began my journey as a mother 14 years ago.
MY PARENTING JOURNEY
I am a woman on the journey of intentional motherhood. I’ve been married, divorced, a single mother, married again, and now a mother of a blended family.
I am managing co-parenting, my emotions, and the emotions of all those I love, while working full-time and taking care of my home. Self-care is a must as I create bandwidth from places not easily found.
Learning, acknowledging and accepting my childhood traumas, I’ve been given the gift of sight, to see how to parent my children in a way that reflects how I feel for them in a healthy way, that encourages them to be their authentic selves, knowing I love them no matter who they are and what they do- the definition of unconditional love. The transformation in my relationships with them has been incredibly rewarding.
The work of a mother is challenging, to put it sweetly. I commit myself to making my experience with my children a mostly joyful one. I no longer focus on the destination (i.e. when my child reaches “x” age, life will be easier) but rather the journey (i.e. staying present, discovering joy in the moments). This gives me purpose and hope for raising children that grow into adults who are practicing self-love. I invite you to embark on this journey with me.
