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You're raising humans.
You get to be one, too. 

Parenting doesn’t need to be a performance.
You’re allowed to feel messy, unsure, and stretched thin.
And you deserve support that meets you there --

the kind that helps your whole family grow.

For big-hearted parents of kids ages 5–12 who want empowered kids, space to breathe, and joy at home. 

Let me guess...

You love your child deeply - but some days still feel harder than they should.

  • Power struggles leave you drained.

  • You second-guess if you’re doing enough.

  • Guilt or overwhelm creeps in (more often than you’d like).

 

Here’s the good news:

Parenting doesn’t have to feel this way.

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Imagine…

  • A calmer rhythm at home.

  • Kids who feel confident, capable, and heard.

  • Parenting that feels lighter, more connected - and darnit - even joyful.

 

It’s not a fantasy. It’s a shift.
And you are the catalyst.

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PS - You don’t have to figure it out alone.

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Meet Alyssa

Hi! I'm so glad you're here.

 

I'm a parenting coach, educator, cat lover, hockey fan, and mom of two navigating the messy middle years (think: elementary and middle school) right alongside you.​

 

After 17 years in the classroom - from Montessori to international schools - and earning multiple degrees in both education and psychology, I’ve learned this: kids (and parents) grow best through connection, not perfection; through trust and autonomy, not control; and with belief and encouragement, not pressure.​

 

My philosophy is grounded in high warmth, high expectations, and deep humility -  the same mix that builds confident kids and calmer homes.​

 

Now, I help families protect their energy, rebuild calm, and raise capable, confident kids who contribute - without doing more.

My Background

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Before coaching parents, I spent nearly two decades in education helping children and colleagues thrive. My work has always centered on one thing: growing confidence, agency, and connection - whether in classrooms or families.

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Highlights include:

  • 17 years as an educator and instructional leader in Montessori and international schools 

  • 2 masters degrees in Education and degrees in psychology and child development

  • Trained in Positive Discipline and 2x certified coach 

  • Award-winning teacher recognized internationally for innovative, agency-driven learning

  • Workshop facilitator and mentor to educators across the U.S. and abroad, guiding them to build classrooms rooted in trust, curiosity, and independence

 

Now, I bring the same evidence-based strategies, compassion, and calm to families - helping parents nurture capable, confident kids who feel connected and valued at home.

What I Believe About Parenting (And What's Possible for Yours)

Parenting is hard - and you’re not doing it wrong. (Neither are your kids.)

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But trying to do it all? That’s what burns us out and holds our kids back. Challenges aren’t signs you’re failing - they’re invitations:
To pause. To reset. To lead with more intention, and sometimes less intensity. And those moments bring your family closer - not further apart.​

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Here’s the truth:
You don’t have to carry it all.
Kids grow when we let go - just enough.
When they feel trusted to contribute and guided to stretch, they rise.

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Agency is what fuels confidence.
Contribution is what builds connection.
And structure is what sets everyone free.

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Homes thrive on high warmth, strong boundaries, and shared responsibility.

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Progress - not perfection - is the goal.
And you're already closer than you think.

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How I Help
Agency is the antidote to parental burnout.

When we lead with structure and trust - and stop paving every step for our kids - they rise. And so do we.

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Through coaching and workshops, I help parents confidently lead their families with resilience, connection, and clear boundaries in the elementary and middle school years - so they can support their kids to grow in agency, self-efficacy, and responsibility.

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Wins all around. And frustration drastically dropped on all sides. 

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Together, we'll help you:

  • Build emotional safety and trust that last through the eye rolls and pushback

  • End cycles of over-giving, over-reacting, and energy drain

  • Strengthen communication and leadership - in you and your kids

  • Navigate challenges with structure, empathy, and less struggle

  • Raise resilient, self-aware kids who have voice, agency, and courage to contribute

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.”

What Others Say

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.”

Ready?

Let’s reimagine family life: grounded, lighter, and more connected. Book your complimentary 30-minute strategy call now, and walk away with life-changing shifts that last.

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