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Parenting – Surviving or Thriving?

Hannah Comeaux

Parenting can be the toughest job in the world and in our busy, materialistic world, we often lose focus of what’s important in life. We want to help you thrive instead of just survive so we’d like to suggest a few of the most valuable things you can give your kids.

1) Start by making changes in your own life. Be intentional with your time, money and energy. Prioritize your values and decide what changes need to be made. Your kids will learn far more by your example than by lecturing them.

2) Give your children the gift of time. Instead of “things,” shared experiences, outings, and vacations will make incredible memories that will last a lifetime.

3) Try to get your kids to spend less time on TV, gaming and social media and more time doing hands-on activities. Playtime fosters the imagination and creativity, AND encourages physical activity. This leads to better physical and mental health for the whole family.

4) Teach them the importance of meaningful friendships. Engaging in face-to-face communication, active listening and simple kindness will make them much happier than having a multitude of followers on a social media account. Show them that people are more important than things.

Hannah Comeaux, LPC-S, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Comeaux Counseling & Consulting wants to equip you with the tools you need to become the best parent possible. We understand that every stage of parenting requires a unique set of tools to help you and your child deal with the difficulties of life. Give us a call at 337-254-1181. We can help! We are located at 1201 Camellia Blvd. Suite 210. Lafayette, La 70508 in River Ranch.

Hannah Comeaux

Hannah Comeaux is a native of Louisiana and currently resides in Lafayette, LA. She graduated from the University of Louisiana with a double major in Psychology and Sociology then received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is a licensed LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and an LPC-S (Licensed Professional Counselor). She is also a Board-Approved Supervisor of Provisional Licensed Professional Counselors. Comeaux Counseling and Consulting focuses on individuals, couples, children and families working to provide quality care by creating an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance, trust and safety where you are free to examine your thoughts, feelings and actions. Counseling is a process in which we work as a team to explore and identify goals for change established through collaboration with the client(s). We want to help you get the tools to heal from the pain of the past and envision a future full of hope and happiness!