Parenting

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. As a parent of 3 daughters, I often feel like I am herding alligators! I often wonder how can I provide all of the love and support they need, keep them on track educationally & keep them safe? I enjoy working with parents who are navigating through these turbulent waters. I truly enjoy helping parents problem-solve, set boundaries, and reap the benefits of a healthy relationship with their kids.

I intentionally studied to be a parent for decades before finally giving it a try -- and I learned that there's nothing like the real thing to truly prepare you. In addition to my own parenting experience, my undergraduate degree in Human Development & Family Studies enabled me to help other parents find ways to meet both their own needs and those of their children. My work has ranged from teaching Parent Education classes to helping children and parents in the realm of foster care and adoption, providing guidance and support for parents struggling on a financial edge or in the shadows of poverty, illness, and addiction. I've served the emotional wellness needs of people who struggled to become parents, parents grieving lost children, and parents letting go of young adult children. It is a crazy loving business, parenting -- and my respect for those engaged in it is profound.

I am a parent educator with specialized training in the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and the Incredible Years curriculum. I collaborate with parents from diverse backgrounds and cultures to develop effective parenting skills and strategies. My role involves helping parents understand the underlying reasons for their child's behavior and identifying ways to support and nurture good habits that their children can carry into adulthood to achieve success.

As a parent of an autistic adult and a trained autism specialist, I understand both the challenges and rewards of raising a neurodivergent child. I provide therapy, coaching, and parent trainings using individualized, practical strategies tailored to each family’s needs. I also give talks to parents and professionals on how to support neurodivergent individuals, foster understanding, and build supportive environments. My goal is to empower parents with knowledge, tools and confidence.

The only you are taught to parent is the way you have been parented. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like you’re doing a good enough job. I worked for over two years doing Intensive In-Home Therapy, partnering with parents and families to cope with behaviors from trauma, depression, and anxiety and helped improve the overall climate in houses. I know you can parent intentionally, compassionately, and courageously breaking the cycle that has been passed down.

I specialize in helping clients with empty nest syndrome. It seems like just yesterday your kids were little babies in your arms - and now, just like that, they moved out. Regardless of whether they left for college, are now with another parent or left for another reason, it can be tough. Your child leaving home can be a hard chapter to navigate, but the good news is that on the other side of all of this you can find a new sense of identity, perhaps one which is even stronger and more vibrant.

I repeatedly hear my clients who are parents (especially those who are parents of young children), that they often feel unsupported and left behind. I often help parents find their way through parental burnout, balance parenting obligations with demanding work schedules, and find a sense of peace amongst the anxiety and uncertainty that can accompany raising children.

As a certified parenting coach and twin mom, I use a variety of skills and evidence-based tools to help you navigate parenting in an incredibly complicated world.

Parenting is the hardest job there is and we could all use a little support. I provide parent coaching alone and as part of required treatment for parents of minor clients I see. I also work as a coparenting counselor to help parents navigate coparenting during and after divorce.

Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

I enjoy working with the unique challenges that come with being a parent. Self-doubt, identity, balancing lifes' demands.. Being a parent is extremely rewarding and at the same time a major life adjustment. I have enjoyed working with children and parents and learning about child development throughout my life and career and believe I can offer a unique perspective. Seeing first hand the lack of postpartum support contributes to my passion to fill this need in our society.

I help parents in understanding where their own history and perspective merges with that of their child. In doing so, we can create a more harmonious environment for the family. I also work with parents whom parenting has been challenging, and who need individual work on processing their own needs and space for their own mental health. I also work with couples who need assistance in combining parenting strategies, communication differences, and creating a solid parenting unit.

Are you a parent of young kiddos or teens? Are you reparenting yourself? Both?! There's so much to explore when it comes to parenting and intergenerational trauma. Your parents' parenting styles impacted the course of your life and influenced your triggers and reactions. You may see these patterns repeat when you speak to yourself and your kids. Processing your childhood experiences provides insight into what you learned was normal and expected. You get to choose what you want to keep or change.

Challenges with parenting often increase couple conflict, so I work to support parent couples in connecting and remembering who they were before becoming parents. We will create a space where your differing approaches to parenting are heard and understood, while also learning about effective parenting methods from research which will both strengthen your relationship and improve your child's behavior.

Since 2015, as a birth doula and early childhood development specialist, I have helped many, many families to develop tools to accompany their children through challenging times. My goal is that every mother can find resources to experience joyful parenting, celebrating the diversity of each family.

With my experience as a school-based counselor, I have a unique vantage point in supporting parents during the transition their kids make into adolescence. I often hear, "I just don't recognize my child anymore." I can work with parents to better understand adolescent behavior and how to reconnect with your child during these years. I may also offer parenting support groups for parents to meet others who may be experiencing similar struggles.

I am most passionate about working with parents, those involved in the child welfare system, and youth who have experienced trauma.

Raising our children carries an immense weight of responsibility, with far-reaching implications for their future. As parents, we play a pivotal role in shaping their identities and influencing their interactions with the world. I firmly hold the belief that children require a nurturing environment where they can authentically express themselves within healthy boundaries. By fostering a secure attachment during their early years, we empower them to grow into independent, self-assured adults.