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Parent Coaching
The Value of Having Someone on Your Side
By Tracy McGinnis
requires a minimum of 72 lessons and at least 1,500 hours of course study, completion of four case studies of at least 50 hours of study and completion of a supervised practicum of at least 100. Entrance into the institute requires a bachelor's degree and experience working in related fields such as education, counseling, community health, child development and parent education. 
"We advise parents to look for someone who has completed a comprehensive parent coach training program and has experience working with children and/or parents," says Scribner.