DJ Stutz, an Early Childhood Specialist and devoted advocate for children's rights and education, brings over two decades of teaching experience, specializing in Special Education and Music. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom, with roles as a 911 dispatcher and a parenting facilitator for the Clark County Division of Family and Youth Services. A parent herself and actively engaged in PTA leadership, including the presidency of the Nevada State PTA, DJ is dedicated to enhancing parental involvement in education. Her advocacy includes organizing a Nevada commission to improve Latino fathers' participation in education. Recognized as "Citizen of The Month" in 2008, DJ has testified before commissions, collaborated with Senator Ted Kennedy, and led international support groups. Now, through workshops, classes, coaching sessions, and her podcast, "Imperfect Heroes – Insights Into Parenting," DJ empowers parents to navigate the joys and challenges, fostering independence, productivity, and happiness in their children.
Discover insights, guidance, and practical tips on the following diverse parenting topics through DJ's one-on-one coaching.
Effective Communication:
➡Improving parent-child communication
➡Dealing with miscommunication and misunderstandings
➡Communication with your spouse and building a parenting team
Sibling Rivalry:
➡Managing conflicts between siblings
➡Promoting healthy sibling relationships
➡Introducing a baby to siblings
➡Making a strategic game plan
Parenting Styles:
➡Understanding different parenting styles
➡Identifying your own triggers and why they work for you
➡Finding a balance between being authoritative and nurturing
School-related Issues:
➡Preparing your child for school and being a part of the education team
➡Exploring homeschooling as an option
➡Supporting academic success and dealing with homework struggles
Behavior Management:
➡Addressing challenging behavior in children
➡Implementing positive discipline techniques
➡Setting and enforcing boundaries
➡Peeling back the reasons behind the behavior
➡Setting your children up to succeed
Routine and Structure:
➡Establishing effective daily routines
➡Balancing structure with flexibility
➡Understanding age-appropriate routines and managing multiple routines within the family
Emotional Regulation:
➡Teaching children to identify and name emotions
➡Helping children express and manage emotions
➡Teaching coping strategies for emotional challenges
Sleep Challenges:
➡Addressing sleep issues in children
➡Establishing healthy sleep habits
➡Acknowledging the importance of sleep for parents
Parental Self-Care:
➡Balancing parenting responsibilities with self-care
➡Avoiding burnout and stress management for parents
Coping with Special Needs:
➡Providing support for parents of children with special needs
➡Advocacy and accessing resources
➡Understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans
Technology and Screen Time:
➡Setting limits on screen time
➡Providing appealing alternatives
➡Navigating technology use for different age groups
Building Resilience:
➡Fostering resilience in children
➡Helping parents navigate challenging situations
➡Preparing children to overcome challenging situations
Transitioning Life Stages:
➡Adjusting to major life changes (new siblings, relocation, etc.)
➡Navigating different developmental stages
Effective Co-Parenting:
➡Strategies for successful co-parenting within and outside of marriage
➡Resolving conflicts between co-parents
➡Development and implementation of a parenting plan