You're here because...
You love your child deeply, but…
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Power struggles leave you drained.
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You second-guess if you’re doing enough.
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Guilt and overwhelm creep in (a lot).
Here’s the good news: Parenting doesn’t have to feel this way.
Imagine…
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A calmer family rhythm.
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Kids who feel confident, capable, and heard.
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Parenting that feels joyful, not exhausting.
It’s possible.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The Parenting with C.A.R.E. Method™
My signature framework isn’t about rigid rules or “one right way.” It’s about four continuums...guiding balances that help you see where you are today, and choose where you want to go.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ↔ 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Most of us were raised on correction. Shifting toward connection helps kids feel safe and supported - while still keeping limits in place.
𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 ↔ 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
Kids need independence. Parents need leadership. Balance brings cooperation and respect on both sides.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 ↔ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Stress happens. Responding with calm steadies the whole family. (And no one gets it right 100% of the time - awareness is the win.)
𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 ↔ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Healthy expectations stretch kids. Too much crushes joy. "Enoughness" reminds us: you and your kids are already enough.
➜ Awareness builds choice.
➜ Choice builds confidence.
➜ Confidence creates calm, connection, and joy.
About Me
Hi, I’m Alyssa.
For nearly two decades, I taught in international schools across the U.S. and South Korea—supporting children, families, and educators to grow together.
But my deepest learning came outside the classroom.
After losing my mom and navigating an unexpected divorce abroad, I found myself solo-parenting two sensitive, neurodivergent daughters. We were grieving, relocating, and just trying to hold it together.
That’s when I stopped trying to fix behavior and started focusing on connection.
It changed everything.
Now, I guide other families on that same path. Not with scripts or shame, but with practical tools rooted in compassion, intention, and research.
My Background
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Two Master’s degrees in Early Childhood & Childhood Education
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B.A. in Psychology
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B.S. in Child & Family Studies (focus on Child Development)
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17 years as a master educator & team leader in progressive international schools
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Workshop facilitator through the IB Educator’s Network (IBEN)
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Certified coach (x2) & NLP practitioner
How I Help
Through 1:1 coaching, parent education, and school partnerships, I help parents of 5–12 year olds:
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Build emotional safety and trust at home
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Strengthen communication and leadership skills (in themselves & their kids)
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Navigate behavior challenges without power struggles
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Raise resilient, self-aware kids who feel seen, heard, and valued
For Parents
My 1:1 coaching program helps parents trade overwhelm for calm and guilt for confidence...so family life feels lighter, steadier, and more joyful.
For Schools
I partner with leaders of international and independent schools to deliver strategic, skill-based workshops for parents. Together, we foster stronger home–school alignment...without adding to staff workload.
For Educators
Through an international organization, I continue to lead both face-to-face and in-person workshops for inquiry teachers. I also do site visits for schools seeking authorization & develop workshops.
Rachel D., New Zealand
“With Alyssa’s support, our daughter’s confidence soared. She became more independent, curious, and willing to take risks. Years later, she’s still using the resilience and positive self-talk she built in Grade 3.”
Alissa H., Connecticut
“Alyssa's workshops leave every parent with a sense of confidence and actionable strategies.”
Simone B., New York
“She guided parents from confusion to confidence, showing how clear communication can completely change a family’s experience.”
What I Believe
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Parenting is hard. And you’re not doing it wrong.
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All behavior is communication.
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Kids thrive when they feel connected, not controlled.
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Parents don’t need perfection. We need support.
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The overlooked elementary years matter deeply - and it’s never too late to reconnect or repair.
If I could lead my family through the messy middle with intention and love, so can you. I have zero doubt.
Ready?
Let’s reimagine family life: calmer, lighter, and more connected. Book your complimentary 30-minute strategy call now, and walk away with life-changing shifts that last.
