Hi, I’m Kirsten — and I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m an Early Intervention Special Education Teacher, Certified Jai Parent Coach, and Certified Positive Discipline Educator. I’ve spent more than 15 years supporting children and families locally through Early Intervention… and I now offer my Parent Coaching services nationwide, including private coaching, workshops, and live webinars.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with children across all age groups, from newborns to young adults, in a wide variety of settings. After years of focusing solely on children, their behavior, regulation, communication, and cognitive development — I realized something powerful:

The greatest and most lasting impact happens when we support parents.

When parents understand what their child is communicating, when they learn tools for emotional regulation and connection, and when they feel confident in their own leadership — everything shifts.
Daily life becomes smoother, communication improves, and children gain the confidence and skills they need to thrive.

This is where my passion lies.

⭐ My Approach: The AND Method

My work blends child development, Positive Discipline, and a leadership lens inspired by Brené Brown’s research on courage, connection, and psychological safety. I use what I call the AND Approach:

• feelings AND skills

• compassion AND boundaries

• connection AND cooperation

• support AND accountability

Parenting isn’t about perfection … it’s about leadership, presence, and practicing new skills over time.
My goal is to help you understand the “why” beneath your child’s behavior so you can respond with clarity, confidence, and intention.

⭐ How I Work With Families

My services are customized to meet your family where you are.
I work within your existing structure and routines, honoring your family’s values, rhythms, and strengths.

And while I am warm and deeply supportive, I also bring clear, developmental insight — gently offering my professional perspective so you can create meaningful, sustainable changes at home.

Together, we will:

• build connection first

• strengthen communication

• reduce daily power struggles

• create routines that support regulation

• teach emotional skills your child can use for life

• help you feel confident navigating challenges

• raise a confident, independent, resilient child

My goal is simple:
to increase your confidence as a parent so you can move from “just getting through the day” to truly thriving.

⭐ Why I Do This Work

I’ve sat with families through uncertain moments, messy moments, emotional moments, and breakthroughs. I’ve supported children with sensory needs, developmental delays, communication challenges, and regulation difficulties… and I’ve supported the parents who love them through it all.

And I’ve lived this work myself as a mom of three.
I know how hard and how beautiful parenting can be.
I know what it feels like to want to do better but not know where to start.
And I know the power of having someone in your corner who truly understands children and truly understands you.

I believe every parent deserves that support.

⭐ A Perfectly Imperfect Journey

Parenting is a practice … a “perfectly imperfect” journey where we grow right alongside our children.
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need tools, clarity, and someone who can help you make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.

If you’re ready for more peace, connection, and confidence in your parenting, I’d love to walk with you on this journey.