Coaching

Parenting is one of the greatest joys in life! So why does it feel so hard? And frustrating? And tiring? And confusing?

As a parent coach, I partner with parents to navigate the challenges of raising children and building positive family relationships. Of course, there are no perfect parents! But together, we can transform your parenting experience ...

• from frustration to joy
• from overwhelmed to confident
• from distant to connected
• from chaos to calm

Parent coaching is not therapy. A therapist may help with anxiety, unresolved issues from the past, trauma, clinical depression, and more. Coaching will be more focused on practical strategies to improve the current situation. It will be a forward-facing partnership to help your family now!

Who is my parent coaching for?

• Parents of children (early childhood through teens)

• Families navigating behavior, communication, or transitions

• Grandparents or caregivers in active parenting roles 

How can my coaching help? 

• By strengthening connection and communication with your child
• By addressing challenging behaviors with practical , effective tools
• By building consistency, confidence, and clarity in your parenting
• By giving support as you navigate your toughest challenges

1:1 Family Coaching

Personalized support for individual parents or couples. Coaching is person-based and forward-facing, tailored to help discover practical strategies that meet your family's unique needs and dynamics. All coaching sessions are virtual (Zoom) or by phone.

1:1 Coaching Options:

• One-Session Intensive (90 min)
• 6-Session Reset Package (60 min each)
• 12-Week Family Foundations (60 min each)
• Or schedule coaching support as needed

Small Group Coaching

Join a cohort of 4–6 other parents for a 5-week interactive series of virtual sessions. A variety of topics are offered throughout the year related to building resilience, managing crises, improving communication, navigating transitions, setting boundaries, and more! 

Group Cohorts Include:

• Five weekly group coaching sessions   (60 min/each)
• Discussion of core parenting principles (discipline, connection, boundaries, etc.)
• Shared discovery and support
• Weekly implementation challenges
• Resource sheets and tools library

Coaching Resource for Organizations

Provides weekly or monthly on-site parent coaching and family support for businesses, churches, schools, or nonprofits. Support is customized to meet the needs of your organization and may include: 

• workshops for families
• parent training for staff and HR
• scheduled in-house availability to meet with individual parents for coaching and support
• customized resources for family support

This was one of the best parent groups I've ever been a part of. The tools and perspective were wonderful!     — Group coaching participant

Sylvia asked great questions and really listened to understand my unique problems and discover practical ideas for dealing with my challenging kids. I felt heard and helped.   — Parent of young adults

Sylvia really cares about people, and her insights made us feel like she's really "been there!"                          — Parents of four lively children

I gained confidence in dealing with generational conflict and felt hope for a stronger relationship with my grandchildren. The tools given were wonderful!                                   — Grandmothers' group participant