ABOUT VICTORIA
Get to know more about the person behind The Peaceful Parent Coach.
Hello!
I’m Victoria Maus
Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand!
After migrating from the UK, my family and I have settled in Wellington and we couldn’t think of anywhere else we’d rather be.
I have a passion is supporting parents, no matter where they are in the world.
With my roots as a primary school teacher and parent coach certification, I’ve had the joy of connecting with countless children (and their incredible parents) for over 20 years. I loved my time teaching in an inner city school, but now, my most important role is being mum to my two daughters.
Trust me, I understand the rollercoaster of parenting – the ups, the downs, and all those moments in between!
Get to know me a little better…
Moving to Aotearoa is the scariest thing I’ve ever done, and definitely the most exciting.
I love a good oat latte… unless it’s pumpkin spice season. I’m also a pretty decent barista thanks to volunteering in (then managing) a community coffee shop.
I read. A lot. Mostly Agatha Christie-type murder mysteries which I love trying to solve before the detective does. I also read any parenting book I can get my hands on!
I cannot resist buying houseplants, I love to have them in every room. I was pretty sad to rehome my plants before moving.
I love a good singalong in the car when I’m sure no one else can hear me. My playlists include a lot of Oasis (who I will love forever), lots of other 90s Britpop as well as Eminem and the Beastie Boys.
I enjoy sewing my own clothes, especially 50s-style dresses and skirts with pockets. I’m proudest of making my own wedding dress (and yes, it had pockets!).
Our wedding was Star Wars-themed, on May 4th of course. Darth Vader walked me down the aisle, flanked by Stormtroopers, with our girls in BB-8 and R2-D2 bridesmaid dresses (which I also made!).
We started going to church a couple of years ago and you’ll find me there every Sunday. In fact, you’ll find me there nearly every day because that’s where my office is based.
Since lockdown and emigrating, I’ve discovered I have ADHD. It’s made everything about me and the way that I work make a lot more sense.
How we parent can change the world. Treating our children with love, kindness and respect means they will treat others the same way.
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Why Work with Me?
When you work with me, you’re getting a parent coach with qualifications, skills and experience to support you on your parenting journey.
Background
I have a BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status. I have always felt called to work with children and families, which is why I trained as a peaceful parent coach.
Experience
As well as professional experience of working with children from birth to 11 years old for over twenty years, I’m a parent to two daughters and step-parent to another.
Knowledge
It’s important to me to keep myself up to date on parenting literature and research, as well as refreshing my training and learning new skills whenever I can.
Empathy
As a mum, I understand your journey as parent. I understand how it feels to learn about a different way of parenting and the stumbling blocks that happen.
