Many parents feel overwhelmed and stuck in patterns that aren’t working. I help them confidently implement a grace-filled parenting strategy so they can relax and enjoy their family. My greatest joy is seeing parents who have struggled in their relationship with their kids experience HOPE because of the new skills, perspectives, and mindset they have gained through coaching in one-on-one, small group, and large group meetings.

I am a mom of two young adult children and “like a mom” to two young adults who have experienced extensive developmental trauma. I have had many ups and downs as a parent. I wish I had learned the Connected Families framework when my kids were young- it would have made parenting easier and my connection with my kids stronger. But I am thankful that today I enjoy connected, although not perfect, relationships with my kids.

In addition to being a parent, I am a licensed Family and Early Childhood Educator with more than 25 years of experience working with young children and their parents. I have also supported and trained teachers both in the US and in Haiti. And I’ve recently taught the Connected Families framework to teachers at a school in Haiti and to teachers at a Minnesota early childhood conference.

Because of my education and experiences, I especially enjoy encouraging and supporting parents of young children, parents of young adult children, parents of kids from hard places, and teachers.