Parenting isn’t easy—especially when you’re raising a child who struggles with anxiety, depression, or intense emotions. Many parents find themselves exhausted, second-guessing every decision, and feeling like nothing they try seems to work.

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My work focuses on helping parents of kids age 6 and up—not on sleep routines, time-outs, or sticker charts for little ones, but on navigating the bigger challenges that come with emotional and behavioral intensity.

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I draw on the Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA), combined with decades of experience working with children and families, to help you strengthen your relationship with your child and create more calm and connection at home. NHA emphasizes building a child’s sense of inner wealth and helping them learn to regulate emotions, while reducing unwanted behaviors—all without relying on traditional discipline techniques that often fall short for intense kids.

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Some of the areas I support parents with include:

• Parenting anxious, depressed, or emotionally intense children

• Improving communication and connection with your child

• Learning how to respond to big emotions or challenging behaviors

• Reducing conflict and power struggles

• Setting clear boundaries while maintaining warmth and respect

• Letting go of guilt, frustration, or feeling like you’re “failing” as a parent

• Finding practical strategies that actually fit your child’s temperament and needs

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My style isn’t about reward charts or rigid discipline plans. Instead, it’s about giving you tools and insights to help you feel more confident, calm, and effective in supporting your child—and yourself.