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Picture this moment

Your teenager walks in after school, clearly troubled. Instead of disappearing behind a closed door, they pause when you say, "You seem out of sorts. What's going on?"

"School sucks. Everyone hates me. I have no friends," they confide.

You lean in with understanding: "It really hurts to feel rejected. What happened?"

And then something magical happens – they actually tell you. The words flow, their shoulders relax, and you watch the weight lift as they share their story.

As they finish talking, they linger for a few more minutes, maybe even crack a smile. You feel that warm glow of connection, that relief of finally knowing what's really going on in their world.

This isn't just a dream. This can be your reality.

My Journey as a Parent 

The Early Years

I started my parenting journey just like you – with joy and intuition. Days filled with park adventures, baking cookies, and inner-tube rides in the Colorado River. Evenings of reading Harry Potter, bubble baths, and bedtime snuggles. Parenting felt natural, and life flowed smoothly.

When Everything Changed

Then high school hit and everything shifted. Suddenly, I was facing challenges I never expected: academic pressure, social media influences, and exposure to drugs and alcohol. I dove into parenting books, attended every presentation I could find, and consumed countless podcasts – searching desperately for answers.

As my fears grew, I tightened my grip. And like so many parents, I discovered that this only made things worse.

The Breakthrough

In 2016, I discovered something transformative: we need a new approach for the teenage years. I learned that being present, listening without judgment, and guiding instead of controlling could transform our relationship. Most importantly, I discovered how to change the conversation from what I wanted to what they needed.

The arguments began to fade. My constant worry lifted. I watched my teens make better choices because they wanted to, not because they had to.

Now, I Help Parents Like You

None of us were taught how to parent teenagers. We're all learning as we go. But you don't have to figure it out alone.

As a parenting coach, I share the strategies that transformed my own family while helping you discover approaches that feel authentic to yours.

There's no one-size-fits-all solution – I'll help you find what works best for your unique family dynamics, values, and parenting style.

Together, we'll develop strategies to help you become the parent your teenager turns to, trusts, and talks to.

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