My name is Petra Koolen, I live in Goirle with my husband and our 2 children, Bente (2008) and Mats(2011). As a mother I have learned that looking at behavior differently can bring a lot of peace and confidence in a family. What need causes this behavior, what is the cause? Every signal tells a story.
Together in growth
Why did I choose this name in the first place? We often say, "It takes a village to raise a child." Yet many parents wonder where that village is then. I would like to be part of your village and help you grow in parenthood. As pregnancy teacher Samen Bevallen, I prepare you and your partner for what is to come. I give you knowledge, a realistic view and tools for the best possible experience. It's much more than that because I'm also a support and advocate in the weeks from pregnancy class, through delivery and beyond. As a baby coach, I help you with any questions you have around your baby. I don't have a quick fix, but I can look along to see what might be causing your baby's behavior. I look at this holistically, meaning, I look at the whole picture, the parents, pregnancy, birth, stress, relationships in the family, underlying feelings and the environment.
One way to understand your baby's basic needs, I can teach you with Baby Language. Will your baby never cry again? Of course they do, a baby cries to communicate with you, we shouldn't take that away. Your baby also sometimes needs it to process something by crying. Did you already know that? To prepare you as well as possible for parenthood, I give the workshop Welcome Baby to expectant parents. During pregnancy you can also learn the Baby Language, and then practice with your maternity nurse how your baby makes the reflex sounds. At Kids & Koffie 013 (Tilburg region) that I organize with colleagues, you can easily ask me your questions. Do so, I am happy to be your village. As a sleep coach, I guide you and your child to a more pleasant sleep, in a loving, responsive way. Based on an extensive intake and interview, I make an appropriate plan for you that you can work with yourself or with guidance. Every family and every situation is different, so this plan is tailor-made and completely tailored to your situation.
What can I support you with?
Let me know! I guide you to growth in parenthood. Together in growth!
