Question 1

What is parent coaching?

Accepted Answer

Parent coaching is a collaborative partnership focused on helping you develop skills, understanding, and strategies for more effective parenting. Unlike therapy (which focuses on healing past trauma) or consulting (which provides expert advice), coaching focuses on your growth and development as a parent. At Synora, parent coaching combines neurodevelopmental expertise with coaching methodology, giving you both understanding of WHY your child behaves the way they do AND practical strategies for responding effectively.

Question 2

How is parent coaching different from therapy?

Accepted Answer

Therapy typically focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, processing past experiences, and healing emotional wounds. Parent coaching focuses on building skills, developing strategies, and creating change in your current parenting. Synora's approach bridges these worlds—we do address how your past affects your present parenting, and we work through emotional challenges as they arise. The key difference is that coaching is forward-focused and action-oriented.

Question 3

What is Polyvagal Theory?

Accepted Answer

Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, explains how our nervous system constantly scans for safety or threat—and how that affects our behavior, emotions, and ability to connect. For parents, this means understanding that your child's challenging behavior is often driven by their nervous system state, not conscious choice. When a child (or adult) feels unsafe—even when there's no actual danger—their nervous system responds with fight, flight, or shutdown. Understanding this changes everything about how you interpret and respond to behavior.

Question 4

What is co-regulation?

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Co-regulation is the process by which one person's nervous system helps regulate another's. Children, especially neurodivergent children, rely on adults to help them return to calm. This is why 'calm down!' rarely works—a dysregulated adult can't help a dysregulated child. But when you're calm and grounded, your presence becomes an anchor that helps your child's nervous system settle. At Synora, we focus on YOUR regulation first because it's the foundation for helping your child.

Question 5

Is this coaching for me or for my child?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is for YOU. Your child doesn't attend sessions or receive direct coaching. This might seem counterintuitive—isn't your child the one struggling? But here's the truth: you are the most powerful influence on your child's environment, relationships, and daily experience. When you change how you show up, everything shifts. Your child will benefit through the changes in how you understand, connect with, and respond to them.

Question 6

What makes Synora different from other parent coaching?

Accepted Answer

Three things make Synora unique: 1) Clinical Expertise—Punam is a Neurodevelopmental Nurse Practitioner with years of experience working with children with ADHD, Autism, sensory processing differences, and developmental variations. 2) Nervous System Focus—Synora's approach is built on Polyvagal Theory and nervous system science, focusing on regulation as the foundation for everything else. 3) Science + Compassion—'Where Science Meets Parenting' is a commitment to evidence-based strategies delivered with genuine warmth and understanding.

Question 7

How do I know which program is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Milestone Support Series is best if you have one specific challenge (toilet training, sleep, etc.) and want focused, targeted support. Peaceful Parent Intensive (4 weeks) is best if you're new to nervous system-based parenting and want a solid foundation to build on. Transformative Parenting Journey (12 weeks) is best if you're ready for comprehensive, lasting transformation and want intensive support over time. If you're still not sure, that's exactly what the Discovery Call is for—we'll talk through your situation and figure out the right path together.

Question 8

Is parent coaching covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Parent coaching is typically not covered by health insurance. However, many families use HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) funds for coaching services. Check with your specific plan for coverage details.

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