Parent Coaching: The Nurtured Heart Approach
Transform Your relationship. Ignite your child's greatness!
Parenting a child with big emotions, intense energy, or challenging behaviors can feel exhausting and isolating. You've tried consequences. You've read all the books. You've given your all- and still, feels like nothing is working.
That's where parent coaching grounded in the Nurtured Heart Approach comes in.
As a licensed clinical therapist and certified Nurtured Heart Approach Trainer/practioner, I work alongside parents to shift the dynamic from power struggles to connection, from reactivity to regulation, from frustration to flourishing.
The Nurtured Heart Approach® is designed to:
• Build stronger emotional connection and self-worth in your child
• Reduce negative behaviors without punishment or shame
• Help you respond calmly and effectively in moments of intensity
• Teach your child to succeed through inner confidence—not fear
• Create a home culture built on clarity, structure, and celebration
Whether your child is navigating ADHD, anxiety, sensory needs, or simply a strong personality, this approach offers practical tools and transformational change.
What parent coaching includes:
• Individualized guidance tailored to your family’s strengths and goals
• Evidence-based strategies that actually work in real life
• Scripts, structure, and feedback to help you stay regulated and confident
• Support for rebuilding connection and setting healthy boundaries
You don’t need to parent from fear, fatigue, or self-doubt.
You can parent from clarity. From strength. From love that lands.
Let’s build a new foundation together—one where your child can thrive, and you can breathe again.
Reach out to learn more or book a consultation today.
What Coaching Looks Like
What Coaching Looks Like
Imagine having a knowledgeable, compassionate guide by your side – someone who truly gets what you’re going through and knows how to help you change it. That’s what parent coaching with me offers. This is not about judging you or pointing out everything you’ve done “wrong.” (You’ve had enough judgment – and I fundamentally believe you’ve been doing your best.) Instead, coaching is a supportive partnership to equip you with new tools and a fresh perspective.
As a licensed therapist and certified parent coach, I blend professional expertise with a warm, understanding approach. Our work together will be structured yet deeply personal, tailored to your family. Here’s how the process typically flows:
1. Share Your Story (Understanding & Validation): First, we slow down and talk. Really talk. You’ll have a safe, confidential space to pour out what’s been happening – the epic tantrums, the moments you’re not proud of, the fears that keep you up at night. I listen without judgment, helping you untangle the threads of what triggers your child and what triggers you. Together, we’ll identify patterns and core issues (often, there are underlying needs or feelings driving your child’s behavior). Many parents tell me just this first step – feeling truly heard – is a huge relief. You’ll realize you’re not alone and you’re not “crazy” – there are real reasons why things have been so hard. And now we can address them.
2. Learn a New Approach (Skills & Strategies): Next, we’ll dive into a fundamentally different way of interacting with your child: the Nurtured Heart Approach®. I will teach you step-by-step techniques that you can start using right away. For example, you’ll learn how to set clear limits without yelling or lengthy lectures. You’ll learn how to give positive feedback that actually means something (beyond the basic “good job”), so your child feels truly seen and appreciated. We’ll likely role-play or walk through common scenarios – like homework battles or bedtime stalling – and I’ll coach you on exactly what to say and do to defuse the conflict and turn it into a win. These strategies are concrete, and I’ll tailor them to fit your child’s unique personality and your parenting style. You’ll never be asked to do something that feels unnatural or “not you.”
3. Practice & Ongoing Support ( Coaching Through Change ): After each session, you’ll take these new tools into your daily life. This is where the real transformation happens – and you won’t be doing it alone. As you practice during the week, challenges will inevitably arise. Maybe the first time you try to ignore a negative behavior, you feel weird or second-guess yourself. Maybe you struggle to find anything positive to praise on a hard day. That’s okay! When we meet again, we’ll debrief. We’ll celebrate the wins (there will be wins – even small ones, like the first time your child actually stops a meltdown faster because of something different you did). And for the things that didn’t go as planned, we’ll strategize and tweak. I’ll be your coach and cheerleader, helping you stay accountable and encouraging you when doubts creep in. Over a series of sessions, these new techniques start to click. You’ll notice your confidence growing as the strategies begin to bear fruit. And I’ll be there, guiding you every step of the way, through the setbacks and the breakthroughs alike.
Throughout our coaching relationship, you can expect compassionate accountability. I hold you capable (because I know you can do this) and I hold you in compassion (because I know how hard it is). We move at your pace – sometimes we might introduce one small change per week, other times you might be ready for bigger leaps. The goal is always to empower you, not to overwhelm you.
Most importantly, everything we do is rooted in respect and empathy – for your child and for you. We’re not just aiming to change your child’s behavior; we’re healing your relationship and rebuilding your confidence as a parent.
Results you can expect
What does life look like on the other side of this journey? Picture your family a few months from now, after working together and embracing the Nurtured Heart Approach:
• Calmer Days, Peaceful Nights: Imagine mornings where you all get out the door (more or less) on time, without a screaming match over cereal or shoes. Bedtime becomes a gentle wind-down routine with maybe a story or a chat – not an hours-long saga of refusals. The chronic knots in your shoulders start to loosen as daily routines stop feeling like minefields.
• Fewer Explosions – More Cooperation: The meltdowns that once dominated your household happen more rarely now. And when they do happen (because no approach can erase every tough moment), they’re shorter, less intense, easier to navigate. You’ve learned how to respond calmly, so tantrums that would’ve lasted an hour might defuse in minutes. You also start hearing “Okay, Mom” or “Okay, Dad” more often – real cooperation in response to requests that used to incite drama.
• A Stronger, Sweeter Connection: You notice your relationship with your child is warmer. There are more hugs and spontaneous *“I love you”*s. You’re laughing together over something silly at dinner, rather than arguing. Your child looks at you with eyes that say they feel safe and understood, instead of defensive or distant. You’re rediscovering the joy in each other. That unbreakable love was always there, but now it’s shining through the cracks that conflict once created.
• Confidence in Your Parenting (Empowered You): No more walking on eggshells, no more constant second-guessing. You feel empowered when you handle a challenge – you know what to do, and you see it working. Instead of ending the day thinking “I’m a terrible parent,” you think “Wow, I handled that tantrum pretty well – and tomorrow can be even better.” You trust yourself and your tools. In fact, you might find friends asking you for parenting advice when they see the change in your family!
• A Happier, More Resilient Child: As your child experiences more success and praise, you watch them blossom. That anxious, angry edge about them softens. They might start showing off their talents – building Legos, drawing, telling stories – because they feel confident you’ll appreciate it. Maybe teachers or relatives start noticing, “She seems calmer” or “He’s so polite now!” Your child is still the same person – still energetic, still unique – but now their best qualities are taking center stage instead of the difficult behaviors. Their self-esteem grows when they feel your pride in them.
• Harmony at Home: The overall tone of your household shifts in a beautiful way. It’s not that nothing ever goes wrong – it’s that it no longer derails the whole day. You handle the bumps together and move on. There’s more laughter echoing through the house, more quality time, and far less tension. Siblings feel the difference too; when one child isn’t constantly stirring conflict, everyone can relax a bit. You and your partner feel more united instead of constantly strategizing in panic mode. Home starts to feel like a safe haven again, not a war zone.
Picture yourself a few months down the road, sipping your coffee or tea in a quiet moment, and realizing you can finally breathe. The dread is gone, replaced by a gentle confidence that, “We’ve got this.” That is the future I want for you, and it’s absolutely within reach.
Next Steps
You’ve made it this far, and maybe you’re feeling a mix of hope and hesitation. Hope – imagining that life could actually be different. Hesitation – wondering if this can really work for you, or how to begin. That’s okay. The first step is always the hardest, but I’m here to make it as easy as possible for you.
Here’s how we can get started:
1. Reach Out for a Free Consultation: Send me an email or give me a call to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. This is a casual, no-pressure conversation where you can share a bit about what’s going on, and I can answer your questions about coaching. We’ll see if it feels like a good fit on both sides. Whether you’re 100% ready to dive in or just testing the waters, this call is for you.
2. Schedule Your First Session: If you decide to move forward, we’ll find a time for your first coaching session. (I offer flexible slots for busy parents.) In that first session, we’ll already start brainstorming immediate tweaks you can try at home, so you leave with a sense of direction and relief. We’ll also map out a coaching plan that fits your needs – typically I meet with parents weekly to build momentum, but we’ll do what works for you.
3. Begin the Transformation: From session one, you’ll be on your way to creating the change you crave. I’ll be by your side as you implement the Nurtured Heart Approach techniques, and you’ll have support between sessions if you need a quick check-in or pep talk. Week by week, you’ll start to see the shifts – perhaps a tantrum that fizzles out faster, or an evening where you actually enjoy each other’s company. These little victories will build on each other. Before long, you’ll look back and be amazed at how far you and your child have come.
You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. Every step of this journey, I’ll be right there with you, guiding and cheering you on. The fact that you’re here, reading this, tells me that you haven’t given up – that you believe in your child and in the possibility of a better way. I believe in you too. Together, we can turn that possibility into reality.
It’s time to break out of the old patterns and start a new chapter for your family. Let’s take that first step, hand in hand. Your calmer, brighter, more connected future with your child is waiting – and I can’t wait to help you reach it.