Real Talk for Real Parents
Let’s be real—parenting isn’t always picture-perfect. That’s why I offer honest, down-to-earth advice for handling the real-life challenges of raising kids. Let’s navigate Parenthood together!
How to Know If You’re Ready for Coaching
You've been eyeing that "Book a Call" button for weeks, maybe months. You've read the testimonials, mentally calculated the investment, and caught yourself wondering if coaching is "for someone like you." Then you close the laptop and tell yourself you should probably just figure it out on your own.
What Your Teen’s Behavior Is Really Telling You
Trust me, I get it. After years of nurturing this little human, suddenly they're acting like you're the most annoying person on the planet.
But here's the truth that might save your sanity: it's not personal—
You’re Not Starting Over—You’re Starting From Experience
I see you there, scrolling through job postings at 11 PM, wondering if you've somehow lost your edge. Or maybe you're staring at your teenager's closed bedroom door, questioning every parenting decision you've made since they turned thirteen. Perhaps
Feeling Alone in a Constantly Connected World
You’d think that constant access to friends online would wipe out loneliness, but that’s not the case. According to Common Sense Media, teens spend an average of 7 hours and 22 minutes per day on screens, not including schoolwork.
How Do I Stop Reacting and Start Responding as a Parent?
You know that moment when your teenager rolls their eyes for the third time this morning, and something inside you just snaps? One second you're a reasonable adult human, and the next you're raising your voice about the dishes like your life depends on it. Later, you're standing in your kitchen thinking, "That's not who I want to be as a mom."
Gentle Parenting Isn’t Always Gentle—Here’s What Works Instead
Here's the thing nobody talks about in those Instagram carousel posts: gentle parenting, as it's often presented, can leave us feeling like we're failing when real life gets messy. And real life with teenagers? It's gloriously, frustratingly messy most of the time.
Career Confidence After 40: Coaching for the Next Chapter
Let me guess: You've hit your stride professionally, you know what you're good at, and yet somehow the idea of making your next career move feels like standing at the edge of a diving board you haven't been on since you were twelve. You're not imagining it—career transitions after 40 come with their own particular flavor of excitement mixed with "What the hell am I doing?"…
“I Just Want to Be a Better Mom”—What That Really Means
I hear this phrase almost daily, whispered with a mix of hope and exhaustion: "I just want to be a better mom." It usually comes after a story about a teenager who rolled their eyes so hard they practically fell backwards, or a morning that went sideways before coffee was even finished brewing,..
What Is Parent Coaching—And How Is It Different from Therapy?
Let's clear something up right away: wanting support as a parent doesn't mean you're broken. It means you're smart enough to know that parenting—especially parenting teenagers—is one of the most complex jobs on the planet, and complex jobs require
How Schools Can Partner with Coaches to Support Parents and Teens
Sound familiar? If you work in education, you know this scenario by heart. Parents are drowning, teens are struggling, and somehow schools have become the de facto family support system for challenges that extend far beyond the classroom walls. The question isn't whether schools should help—it's how to help effectively without burning out your already stretched staff.
Why Am I Yelling at My Teen—And What Can I Do Instead?
Suddenly, you're yelling. The words are flying out of your mouth before you can stop them, your voice pitched higher than you'd prefer, and you're saying things that sound suspiciously like your own mother. The very things you swore you'd never say.
Financial Instability: A Real Fear for Teens and Young Adults
One of the biggest concerns I hear about from young people is financial instability. And it’s not just about their future finances; it’s about watching their parents struggle and wondering what their own financial lives will look like.
How Teens and Young Adults Are Facing Career Uncertainty
I want to talk about something I hear all the time from young adults: career anxiety. With the job market constantly changing, a lot of teens are wondering, Will I even be able to find a job that pays the bills after college—or even high school?
Anxiety and Depression in Modern Teenagehood
I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about one of the most pressing issues I see in my sessions: teenage anxiety and depression. It’s a serious topic, and I believe we, as a society, need to start paying more attention to the mental health of our youth.
My philosophy as a Life coach
I’m not that coach that is going to sell you your dreams, you already have them. What I will do is to help you better identify them, hone them to where they are no longer dreams but a path to your reality. That I can do. That I have done and will do many times again. The question is, are you ready to do the work. Because I am ready to get you there!
Why your teenager would benefit from life coaching
As a parent, you may be wondering if your teenager would benefit from working with a life coach. I mean, we usually think of life coaching as just for adults, but it can be just as helpful for teenagers.