About Parental Coaching
Professional Support for Parents of Children 0–6
There’s an overwhelming amount of parenting advice out there—books, podcasts, and social media experts—often offering insights to tired, confused, or simply overwhelmed parents of young children.
But for many families, generic advice isn’t enough—this is where personalized, science-informed parental coaching makes the difference.
What You’ll Find on This Page
Parental coaching begins with connection, not perfection.
What Is Parental Coaching and How Can It Help Parents of Young Children?
While developmental experts and researchers provide sound, science-based guidance, and social media accounts promise quick fixes in flashy formats, most overlook something essential: the uniqueness of every parent, every child, and the complex emotional fabric of a real family.
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To be clear—parental education is a wonderful resource, and it’s an important part of what I offer. But sometimes, it’s simply not enough. It doesn’t reach into the specific dynamics of your relationship with your child, your own upbringing, or your day-to-day struggles.
That’s where science-informed parental coaching comes in.
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It takes a holistic, relationship-centered approach. It understands that children don’t grow in a vacuum—they’re part of an interconnected system shaped by caregivers, environment, and daily interactions.
Coaching also recognizes that you’re not a parenting robot following a script.
You have your own history, needs, and stressors—and those matter.
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And coaching meets you there—with respect, not prescriptions.
It’s a partnership of equals, grounded in the belief that you are already capable and resourceful.
I’m not here to lead or fix you — I walk beside you, offering reflection, insight, and steady support as you navigate your own unique path.
Parental coaching helps you:
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Understand your child’s behavior through a developmental and emotional lens
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Respond to challending behaviour in ways that align with your values (even on hard days)
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Build long-term vision and confidence as a parent
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Develop personalized tools for your family’s real-life challenges
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Enjoy parenting more
A glimpse of everyday connection — the heart of what parental coaching supports.
​What Parental Coaching Is Not: Key Differences from Therapy, Consulting, and More
Parental coaching is a powerful, forward-focused partnership that helps you become the parent you want to be.
But it’s also important to clarify how it differs from other forms of support:
Why Parents Choose Parental Coaching for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Early Childhood
Many parents come to me feeling overwhelmed—by their child’s big feelings or by their own.
They’re unsure how to respond to tantrums, resistance, or disconnection in a way that aligns with their values.
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They’re often drowning in conflicting advice, and unsure what to trust.
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Some parents feel shame or resentment, quietly wondering if they’re “messing up.” Others are simply stuck, not knowing how to shift the dynamics that feel hard at home.
Many parents find it challenging to set age-appropriate boundaries that are both clear and firm, while remaining deeply loving and supportive.
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These feelings are normal. You are not alone.
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Parental coaching is a space to untangle all of it — with compassion, clarity, and practical tools that work for you.
When little ones feel big emotions, it’s okay if you feel overwhelmed too.
​How My Parental Coaching Process Works: What to Expect
Before we begin our work together, we’ll start with a free exploratory call. This is a space for you to ask questions, share a bit about what’s bringing you here, and see how it feels to connect. It’s also a chance for me to understand your needs and make sure coaching is the right fit for you.
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If we decide to move forward, we will sign a contract and you’ll complete a short intake that helps us get clear on your values, challenges, and hopes. From there, we begin our sessions—gently, thoughtfully, and always at your pace.
Even if you’ve done a lot of self-education—read the books, followed the experts, and reflected deeply—coaching offers something more.
It helps reveal the blind spots we all have: subtle patterns, beliefs, or emotional responses that are hard to notice on our own.
Together, we explore them with care and curiosity—so that real, lasting change can take root.
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Because meaningful transformation takes time, I don’t offer one-off sessions for first-time clients.
I reserve them for returning clients who have already completed a coaching package with me — when occasional support feels helpful as they continue integrating the changes they envisioned.
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For first-time clients, I offer coaching in flexible packages, depending on your needs. Each package includes a 90-minute visioning session to set the foundation, followed by 50-minute follow-up sessions at a pace that works for you.
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Test the Waters
3 sessions over 1 month
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This package offers support with immediate parenting concerns while beginning to explore the bigger picture. We’ll look at where your child is developmentally, clarify your long-term parenting vision, and start integrating that vision into your daily life in a way that feels doable and joyful.
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Find Your Flow
5 sessions over 3 months
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This package supports you in moving beneath the surface of everyday parenting struggles—examining emotional triggers, your child’s temperament, and the relational dynamics at play. You’ll start gaining confidence, develop sustainable strategies, and begin creating a calmer family rhythm.
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Deep Dive
10 sessions over 6 months
This is the most spacious and transformative coaching container I offer. Together, we’ll explore roots of your parenting story, clarify your values, and work toward lasting change—rooted in authenticity, courage, and clarity. It’s ideal for parents committed to deep growth and sustainable shifts.
What a Parental Coaching Session Looks Like
Each session is shaped by your goals, your energy, and what feels most alive for you in the moment. Some sessions are focused and practical; others are more emotional, reflective, or even messy. That’s okay. Parenting is messy. So is growth.
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My role is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and not judged. I listen—deeply. I ask questions that help you explore what’s underneath your thoughts and behaviors and gently bring awareness to the patterns that might be shaping your experience.
Together, we uncover insights and shape new possibilities. And we translate those insights into realistic, doable steps that feel aligned with your values.
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Most importantly, I meet you where you are. Not where you “should” be.
What Makes Raised Reflectively Coaching Unique
There are many wonderful coaches out there, and I believe there’s no one-size-fits-all path to parenting support. This isn’t about competition—it’s about connection. What matters most is that you feel heard, understood, and supported in a way that honors your values and your voice.
At Raised Reflectively, I bring a blend of developmental science, trauma-informed awareness, and deep listening to every conversation.
I don’t believe in perfection or performative parenting. I believe in presence. In reflection. In doing the work with kindness and honesty.
What I hear most from clients is that they feel safe with me.
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Safe to explore hard things.
Safe to be honest.
Safe to grow.
That matters to me deeply.
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You can read more about my mission and vision here.
After the storm, connection remains.
This is the work—staying close, even when it’s hard.
Should You Book a Free Exploratory Call?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a parent, unsure how to respond to your child’s behavior, or just longing for a more grounded way to show up—parental coaching may be the right kind of support.
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This work is for parents who are:
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Curious about understanding their young children—and themselves—more deeply
Open to reflection, growth, and intentional parenting
Tired of quick fixes and seeking meaningful, lasting change
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Ready to slow down and be gently challenged
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Willing to take responsibility for their parenting choices with compassion and honesty
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You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to begin.
If you are ready to make that commitment, I am ready to support you on that magnificent journey of personal growth and transformation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parental Coaching
1. What does a parenting coach do?
A parenting coach supports you in understanding your child’s behavior, clarifying your values, and developing strategies that fit your family. It’s a collaborative, growth-oriented process—not about advice, but about insight and transformation.
2. Is parental coaching the same as therapy?
No. Coaching is not mental health treatment. It’s future-focused and action-oriented, though it can still be deeply reflective and emotionally supportive. I offer trauma-informed coaching lens, but do not diagnose or treat clinical concerns.
3. What age range do you specialize in?
I specialize in coaching parents of young children, from birth through age six. This includes infancy, toddlerhood, and the preschool years. I am also gladly accepting expectant parents.
4. Can coaching help with tantrums or “misbehavior”?
Yes. Many parents come to coaching seeking help with toddler tantrums, emotional outbursts, power struggles, and behavioral patterns. Together, we explore the meaning behind the behavior and develop developmentally appropriate, values-aligned responses.
5. Do you offer one-time sessions?
Not for first-time clients. I offer coaching in packages because meaningful, lasting change takes time and reflection. However, if you’re new to coaching and want to start small, the Test the Waters package is a gentle, short-term option. Single sessions are available only to returning clients who’ve already completed a package and want occasional support as they continue applying what they’ve explored in coaching.
6. Is this right for me if I already read parenting books and follow experts?
Absolutely. Many of my clients are already well-read and informed—but they still feel unsure about applying it to their child or situation. Coaching helps bridge that gap between knowledge and action.