About Diane
Coach for families
From walking alongside families for over 30 years and with a life time of experiences, learning and professional growth, I offer:
- Tailored plans & strategies
- Effective skills & tools
- Vast experience as an educator, parent and community worker
- Extensive knowledge and skill base
- Support & guidance
This is available in private sessions or with larger groups
Face to face sessions are available throughout the Whangarei District in Northland, New Zealand
For families in all other locations, coaching is available by phone, video calls and by email
Diane McKinstry
Registered Teacher
Early childhood - Graduate Diploma
Primary - Teachers' Trained Certificate
Accredited Sports' Chaplain (SCNZ)
Real coaching for families
Real coaching for children
Holistic & Tailored
Does your child need support? It could be with how they relate to others, their level of confidence, school work, physical skills, self-regulation, how they cope with changes or anything else. I will tailor a plan and work alongside your child in motivating, challenging yet fun ways to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities
Prices:
$40 for 1 x child for a 1 hour session
$60 for 2 x children for a 1 hour session
Contact me for Special Package Deals when your child has 5 or 10 consecutive sessions
Real coaching for parents
Guidance & Solutions
Would you like assistance with your parenting? It could be about gaining cooperation, wanting appropriate behaviour, dealing with sibling rivalry, learning how to connect more with your child, navigating tough times or anything else. After taking time to listen to you and your story, I will tailor a plan, offering helpful and practical guidance for your family
Prices:
$60 for a 1 hour session
$40 for a follow up refresh session
Contact me for Special Package Deals when you have 3 or 5 consecutive sessions
Real coaching for babysitters
Fun & Practical
Our 1 day babysitters' course explores important and relevant topics and helps you to be a wonderful carer for children. This can include a certified First Aid course delivered by a registered, reputable organisation.
We focus on care, expectations, interacting, focus, fun, games, preparation, priorities, safety and more
Come to learn lots, meet others and have fun at the same time!
Prices:
$150 Without a First Aid course
$200 Includes a First Aid course
$25 follow up individual consultation
Special Discount:
Bring a friend and you get a $25 discount!
Real coaching holiday sessions
Fun Days with Diane & Friends
For children aged 3 to 13 years old
Tailored activities
Available in Whangarei
Maximum of 3 children
Appropriate to your child's interests & needs
A healthy balance of home-based fun and outings to places of interest
Afternoons include a quiet siesta time
Lunch, morning & afternoon teas are provided
Water is available all day
Choose from 9am - 3pm or 9am - 12pm or 12pm - 3pm
Prices:
$30 a day per child $15 half day
Contact me for more information and an enrolment form
Special Discounts:
Refer a friend and pay half the normal rate for 1 day or half day
$5 daily discount for siblings
$5 discount if you bring your own food
“Let's sprinkle love and affection daily into the lives of our children, not waiting for the big moments”
Diane McKinstry
‘Diane is a warm and friendly person, easy to talk to and super encouraging. She has loads of experience working with children and their families in a variety of contexts and has a genuine desire to serve them.’
Ginnie
‘Diane is a great facilitator with heaps of experience and compassion to help parents. She is passionate about her community and encourages children to play and be themselves. She is a wonderful and caring person who is definitely well equipped to help others be the best parents they can be.’
Jessica, Snr. Youth Development Worker & Counsellor, Youthline
‘I have known Diane for over 10 years. She is always positive, helpful, loving and caring. Her roles as a mother, foster parent, teacher, sports chaplain and coach have demonstrated these qualities clearly. Diane is very passionate about families and the community, and has always been involved in various organisations which have allowed her to positively impact the people around her. Her experiences mean she will make a great parenting coach, no doubt.’
Diane
'I have known Diane for approximately 18 years and over this time have seen her flourish in her chosen field of being a coach, facilitator and mentor to parents and educators.
Diane is a fantastic mother who has not only raised her own children but taken on foster children in their time of need and brought them up as if they are her own. No child that is in Diane’s care will go without the love and attention they so desperately need.
Whilst many may think it is easy to be involved in so many different groups, it is not. It is a true testament to Diane’s loving and caring nature that she so whole heartedly gives her all to each and every organisation/event she commits her time to.'
Sharon
‘I first met Diane in 2012, when I was working as a Child Protection Social Worker. Diane was an approved, long term Caregiver. Not only was she was great and valued in this role, but she showed genuine loving commitment, passion and tenacity. She has a wealth of experience in Parenting Coaching, founded on her own learning, experiences and values. I have no hesitation in recommending her and wish her every success.’
Paul
‘I had read about this amazing lady over the years and marveled at her boundless energy and enthusiasm for everything she pours herself into. Always welcoming and there for the new people and families coming to live in the Hibiscus Coast Community. Her love and commitment to children and their families is so evident in all she writes in her newspaper articles, in the play groups, the newcomers events and many other events she organises. She is a devoted wife to Steve who she obviously adores her, is a wonderful mother to her young adults and is fully committed member of her local church. When I finally got to meet her she was everything I imagined she would be, sweet, loving, gentle and kind to name a few and much loved by all who know her. Her knowledge of all things family is legend and I have only touched on her amazing list of accomplishments. I wish her well in her latest project Real Parenting, and know that anyone attending will have their and their children’s life changed forever.’
Jo (Author, Publishing and Marketer)
'Diane McKinstry is a very nice person and her love for children shines through when she creates a wonderful time for them. During the hours of the Indoor Playgroup she uses lots of colourful props like balls, rings, balloons, toys and parachutes to bring the children’s eyes to shine and she is very motivated herself to play all the games with them which are funny, exercising and educational. On the Outdoor days she takes the children and the parents to the playgrounds, parks and beaches to let them explore. Diane is very enthusiastic about her profession and is always well prepared and highly motivated. Everyone feels very welcomed and Diane takes her time to talk to every parent and child in her friendly, interested and encouraging manner.'
Amelia, Bachelor of Dance and Performing Arts
‘I met Diane in March of 2015, attending her recently launched ‘Lets Play Outdoors’ activity programme. We were new to the area and at once Diane made myself and my daughter feel very welcome. Diane’s passion for play and allowing kids to learn things through the great outdoors and their own exploration is a refreshing change. You can see the love and devotion she has when she looks at each and every child, wanting to help them to become the best they can be. As a parent, her support, knowledge, dedication and devotion is testament to us all. A kind and gentle lady with a big heart and a world of wisdom that she is always ready and willing to share.’
Kylie
Had the absolute pleasure of working with Diane recently and I cannot speak highly enough of her. Diane has a warmth about her, is non judgmental and is passionate about what she does. She is very realistic of what to expect and listens so she can advise the best solution for you and your precious family. Thank you for your amazing work Diane.
Frances
‘I attended a series of parenting workshops facilitated by Diane and I thought she ran them really well. She kept things fun, friendly and shared some very useful information which really helped my family.’
Cathy
