Parenting Support: Moving From Management to Connection
Parenting is the hardest job you will ever have, and it doesn't come with a manual that accounts for your specific child’s unique wiring. If you feel like you’ve tried every chart, every time-out, and every "expert" tip without success, it’s likely because those tools weren't built for a child like yours.
Why Parenting Support?
Parenting Support isn't about me telling you what you’re doing wrong. It’s about us sitting down together to look at the "why" behind your child’s struggles. My goal is to help you move away from the stress of constant "behavior management" and back toward the joy of simply being with your child.
My Philosophy: Compassion for the Whole Family
I believe that parents do better when they know better, and children do better when they feel safe. My approach to supporting parents is rooted in:
The "No Blame" Zone: You are navigating a world that often judges parents of neurodivergent or "deep feeling" kids. Here, there is no judgment—only a collaborative space to figure out what actually works for your family.
Neuro-Affirming Strategies: I help you understand your child’s sensory needs, executive functioning style, and communication cues. When we stop viewing a child's struggle as "disobedience" and start viewing it as "lack of support," everything changes.
Flexible Frameworks: Every family dynamic is different. I don’t believe in "one-size-fits-all" parenting advice. We tailor our strategies to fit your values, your capacity, and your child’s specific personality.
What Our Work Together Looks Like
We shift the focus from "fixing the child" to "adjusting the environment and the interaction." This creates lasting change that feels sustainable.
Understanding the Nervous System: I teach you how to spot a "meltdown" before it happens by recognizing the physiological signs of stress in your child (and yourself).
Building a Collaborative Home: We find ways to solve problems with your child rather than at them. This builds their self-advocacy and reduces power struggles.
Coregulation Skills: We work on how you can stay calm when your child is "big." When you are a safe harbor, your child can find their way back to shore much faster.
Advocacy Training: I help you find the language to explain your child’s needs to schools, doctors, and extended family members so you don't feel like you’re fighting the battle alone.
Finding Joy Again
The constant "crisis mode" of parenting a struggling child can lead to deep burnout. Our sessions are also a space for you to be seen and heard. By building a toolbox that actually works, we can lower the collective heart rate of your household and make room for the fun, the curiosity, and the connection that you’ve been missing.
"You don't need to be a perfect parent; you just need to be a safe one. Together, we can find the tools to make that feel possible."