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Because I’m a mom, I get it.
Being a mom isn’t easy.
Hi. I’m Deborah Woods, National Board-Certified Counselor. I know how hard being a mom was for me.
I struggled raising a child with special needs. His big emotions came out as disrespectful behavior, tears and tantrums.
I felt burnt out and filled with self-doubt. I could see how unhappy he was and it broke my heart.
Now, he’s grown and you’d never know he had special needs as a child. I couldn’t be more proud of him. Along the way, I discovered an easier path that made a world of difference.

Live a little
Treat Yourself
When parenting is hard, talking about it can be even harder, especially if the one you’re talking to hasn’t lived through similar challenges. Talking to someone who’s been there, can make it a little easier. If that someone knows, struggling doesn’t make a mom, a bad mom. Someone who believes that the struggle is an indication of her being a caring mom. When the someone sees how bravely a mom goes on, day after day, looking for answers, sharing her parenting concerns can be the very thing she needs to feel refreshed and hopeful again.
Picking up the phone to call a stranger can be scary. I remember. It was embarrassing to tell a stranger about the struggles I was having with my son. I want you to know, I got you. I’ve been there. That’s why I’m offering you a free get acquainted conversation to help you get started.
I look forward to exploring how we can make being a mom easier and more fun for you. Let’s talk about filling your home with more joyful days and peaceful nights. Take the first step to a happier child.
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