A safe space for the person behind the parenting
You're waiting for your child. But who is there for you?
Your child might be at therapy, sport, an extra class, an appointment or school. You're waiting. But your mind is probably still busy.
Work. Family. Money. The other children. The house. Tomorrow. Your child's needs. Everything you still have to do.
Sometimes we don't realise how much we're carrying until we finally have a moment to sit still.
The Waiting Room Coach is a space for you.
Sometimes waiting isn't really waiting.
Sometimes you're waiting for your child.
Sometimes you're waiting for answers.
Sometimes you're waiting for things to change.
Sometimes you're just waiting for life to feel a little easier.
And sometimes, while you're waiting, you realise that you're tired too.
You might be here because...
"I'm just overwhelmed."
There is too much going on and you don't know where to start.
"I feel like I'm always reacting."
You don't want to lose your patience, but sometimes you're simply running on empty.
"I am carrying everyone."
Children, work, family, appointments, responsibilities — and very little space for yourself.
"I've lost myself."
You love your family, but somewhere along the way you've stopped making space for you.
"I just need somewhere to talk."
You don't necessarily need advice. You need someone to listen and help you work through it.
"I need to find another way."
You want some practical tools and different ways of approaching things.
Our approach
This isn't about being a perfect parent.
There is no such thing as a perfect parent. And we aren't going to give you a list of things you're doing wrong.
We want to help you get yourself into a better place so that you can deal with whatever is in front of you.
Sometimes that means learning a new tool. Sometimes it means looking at something differently. Sometimes it means saying no. Sometimes it means asking for help. And sometimes it simply means having someone sit with you while you work it out.
So, how can we help?
A place to talk
Sometimes you just need to say it out loud.
Help getting out of overwhelm
We can help you understand what is happening and find ways to regulate.
Practical tools
Things you can actually use when life gets difficult.
A little more confidence
Not confidence that you will always know what to do — but confidence that you can find your way through.
What happens when you work with us?
1
Listen
You start wherever you are.
2
Untangle
We look at what is really weighing on you.
3
Regulate
We create space between feeling and reacting.
4
Explore
We look for possibilities and practical options.
5
Move Forward
You leave with something useful.
Meet Janet & Ciska
Janet Jacobs
Warm, practical and deeply human. Janet coaches parents and caregivers to recognise what they are carrying and find a way forward.
Ciska Botha
Compassionate and practical, Ciska brings a registered nursing background and a gentle, grounded approach to supporting the person doing the supporting.
Not sure if we're the right fit?
Free 15-Minute Connection Call
That's completely okay. Book a free 15-minute connection call with Janet or Ciska.
Tell us a little about what's going on, ask questions and get a feel for who we are and how we work.
There is no pressure to book a coaching session afterwards. Sometimes you just need to know: "Is this actually what I need?" We can work that out together.
You can also start here.
Books & eBooks
Supportive reading and resources.
Free Resources
Simple tools you can use when you need them.
Articles
Short, practical reading for real-life parenting and life challenges.