Helen Meridew BA Hons  Parent Coach

Zoom meetings available

A few small changes can make a HUGE difference 
Taking a Positive Parent approach can help you to understand your children's behaviour. Why do they argue with you, why are you always shouting, why won't they listen! Using Positive Parent tips and tools, and making a few small changes can create a  calmer and happier family life. 

Based on the Family Links Parenting Puzzle, I offer a range of services for parents, schools and charities for parents with children aged 2-12 years. Lots of tips and ideas for families with teenagers too!
Get in touch and we can work together to make some changes

Being a Parent/Carer is amazing but it can be tough at times...

  • Challenging behaviour
  • Balancing work & home life
  • Managing school & the pressures of homework
  • Setting boundaries
  • Bedtimes and mealtimes 
  • Social media and friendships
  • Making time to recharge your batteries
  • Doubting yourself
  • Being consistent...?

I can help you to 'Parent with a Purpose...'

  • Personalised 121 Zoom sessions
  • Workshops
  • Training volunteers and school staff
  • Encouraging praise and empathy
  • Raising self-esteem
  • Building resilience and confidence
  • Helping you to listen, reflect and make changes
  • Agreeing and writing Family ground rules
  • Using Timeout to calm down
  • Setting boundaries
  • Making choices and understanding consequences
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and age appropriate expectations
  • Tips and tools to help with ADHD and ASD
I'm based in the Royston area and I work across  Herts, Cambs, Suffolk and Beds.
The services I provide are generally suitable for parents with children aged 2 - 12 years but I also work with parents of teenagers
Prices vary on travel time, location and your requirements. Contact me for more details.

About me

I have worked with families for over 20 years. 

Volunteering at my children’s school led to employment with Cambridgeshire LEA, where I was responsible for providing learning and behaviour support across Primary Schools in South Cambs.

I studied for a degree at Cambridge University in English & Education and, in 2009, took on a new role as School Family Worker, funded by Hertfordshire County Council and then the Royston Area Schools Partnership, where I worked across 12 schools in and around Royston. 
During this time, I have worked with hundreds of parents, carers, children and young people, and many practitioners.
Seeing families making positive changes to their lives as the result of working together is inspiring, and why I do what I do.
I work with School Partnerships in North Herts and School Academies in Cambridgeshire, supporting families, children and teenagers who are struggling with the challenges of ADHD and Autism.

Qualifications, Training and Skills

  • BA (Hons) English and Education, Cambridge University
  • NVQ level 3 – Working with Families in the Community
  • Family Links Nurturing Programme Facilitator - The Parenting Puzzle and Toolkit
  • Autism awareness, social stories, visual timetables, anger management (ADD-Vance)
  • Understanding ASD & ADHD (ADD-Vance)
  • Families Feeling Safe – Protective Behaviours Champion
  • Safeguarding and Child Protection
  • Common Assessment Framework (eCAF) Lead Professional
  • Multi-agency working
  • Active listener, patient and non-judgmental
  • Enhanced DBS and full public liability insurance
My costs are flexible depending on the type of support you need:
60 mins Zoom session - £50
60 mins face to face meetings from £50 per hour depending on location (my travelling time)
FREE initial phone call