Support when you need itParenting with more connection & less conflict
You can be thoughtful, loving, and deeply committed to your child and still feel unsure of what to do next.
You may be arguing or yelling more than you want to and second-guessing every decision. Sometimes you’re so focused on getting through the day that you lose sight of the parent you want to be.
You want a close, respectful relationship with your child, but you may not be sure how to get there from where things are now.
I’ll listen and work with you to understand your unique family dynamics, then support you in trying new approaches that fit what’s going on at home. We’ll look at what real encouragement can mean in practice, how to have faith in your child even when that feels hard, and how you can model the same courage and willingness to try that you want to nurture in them.
Wondering if Parent Coaching is right for you and your family?
Start with a free call so I can hear what’s going on and help you decide whether coaching with me is a good fit.
Ready to get started?
Because I intentionally keep my coaching practice small, I have limited availability for new clients.
The Foundations Package
Four one-on-one coaching sessions to get started.
We’ll use these four sessions to understand what’s happening at home, try practical strategies that fit your family, and build a strong foundation for moving forward. You’ll have time to practice, grow your awareness, come back, and adjust as you go.
Already worked with me?
A Little More Support
Come back for a refresher whenever you need one, or book another four sessions when you want a little more support.
“Since taking Lisa’s Positive Discipline class, the screaming and yelling in our house has turned into laughter and smiles. Everyday, I tell my wife how proud I am about the way we handled a specific situation and I compare it to how we would have handled it before attending your class. We’re so grateful for everything Lisa taught us.”
– Eric
My work is grounded in Positive Discipline and informed by Gordon Neufeld’s developmental attachment approach. Positive Discipline gives parents practical tools based in Adlerian Theory, while Neufeld’s work deepens my understanding of child development and maturation, attachment, and what we can realistically expect from kids as they grow.
“Discipline” is from the Latin word discipulus, “learner,” and discere, “learn.” Our job as parents is to support our children to learn and grow.
Positive Discipline is built around the following five criteria:
Is kind and firm at the same time (respectful and encouraging)
Helps children feel a sense of belonging and significance (connection)
Is effective long-term (punishment works short term, but has negative long-term results)
Teaches valuable social and life skills for good character (respect, concern for others, problem-solving, accountability, contribution, cooperation)
Invites children to discover how capable they are and to use their personal power in constructive ways
Positive Discipline also emphasizes mutual respect, understanding the belief behind behavior, effective communication and problem-solving, and focusing on solutions and encouragement instead of punishment.
The goal is to raise children who feel connected and capable, are willing to take risks, and believe they have a contribution to make to the world.
A closer look at Positive Discipline
We must realize that we cannot build on deficiencies, only on strength. We cannot help our children — or anyone else — to have faith in themselves as long as we have no faith in them.
- Rudolf Dreikurs
What Parents are Saying
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“I’m so grateful to Lisa. Her parenting tools have made such a difference, giving us simple yet profound new ways to relate to our children. I really appreciated her kind and thoughtful approach to teaching. She was never judgmental or shocked by anything shared in the safe environment that she created. Our home is much more peaceful now and my children thank her too. Well, they would if they knew she was the reason Mommy yells much less now.”
– Kristy
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“Lisa is incredibly knowledgeable about Positive Discipline and has given me concrete, easy-to-use examples of how to make it part of my parenting. Her sense of humor creates a fun atmosphere, and she’s always open to helping me problem-solve through any issues I’ve come up against. I would highly recommend Lisa as a support to any parent!”
– Stephanie Owen, MFT, Therapist
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“I first worked with Lisa when my son was three and then came back a couple times over the years, including during a really difficult stretch in his teens. He’s now almost 19 and I’m incredibly proud of the independent, respectful young man he’s become. I truly credit Lisa with helping us build the strong, healthy relationship we have today.”
– Caitlin
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“Even though I’d always hated role plays in the past, I learned to love them in Lisa's Positive Discipline series. There is something so powerful about stepping into my child's shoes, and taking a minute to not just think about, but to experience their perspective, and how they see me as a mom. Lisa is a gentle and caring teacher who makes it safe to talk, ask, act, and open up about parenting, which can be a pretty sensitive topic.”
– Marcilie Smith Boyle, Certified Positive Discipline Educator
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“Last spring my husband and I were spiraling, not knowing how to parent some intense situations that our teenage son was going through. Lisa provided us empathy, compassion and a clear framework. She helped us review our past parenting structure and develop new methods and understanding that would better support teenage parenting. We’re happy to report that our son is doing great now and our home feels much calmer.”
– Tiffany
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“I couldn’t believe it. We tried Lisa’s approach during a conflict between my kids, and it worked exactly the way she said it would. My instinct was to step in and fix things, but giving them space to work through it helped them problem-solve on their own. It was such a good reminder that sometimes stepping back can help our kids feel more capable, not less supported.”
– Rachel
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“Lisa gave me practical ways to include my son in solving problems and helped our family create more mutual respect and understanding. She reminded me that all my child really wants is to know he belongs. She also helped me see my own mistakes as opportunities to learn, so that ‘I kind of lost it there’ can become ‘Now I know what to do next time’ and, most importantly, ‘I’m not an awful parent ruining my son.’ Positive Discipline is a tool that will help us for years to come.”
– Sandra
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“Without hesitation, I highly recommend Lisa’s Positive Discipline class for all parents who are interested in having a loving relationship with their children. I was worried I’d feel out of place as a single working mom, but I was so wrong. Lisa created a safe space for everyone. I particularly loved the way Lisa made the curriculum come alive with participation and role plays.”
– Krystin
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“Lisa helped me think through tough questions and doubts I needed to overcome to make better choices as a parent. We all feel overwhelmed and frustrated at times as a parent and it's so helpful to learn positive methods to move through these situations. After working with Lisa, I feel a greater sense of confidence and have become more relaxed and playful as a parent. I face everyday difficult situations with much more ease.”
– Francoise
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“I would strongly recommend Lisa’s Positive Discipline class to any parent who knows that there are better ways to interact with your kids, but just aren't sure what those ways are. If you go in with a willingness to learn, change, and apply the techniques over the long haul, it could literally change your life.”
– Jared
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“I was surprised at first that Lisa is deep in the practice herself. I guess I expected (and at first hoped) I would get tips from a master—a Jedi Knight of Positive Parenting—who had all the answers I needed to keep my son from going to the Dark Side. But by the end of the 8-week course, I had such respect for the ‘Mom’ that she is—whose personal stories of success and failures added immeasurable value to her insightful coaching techniques. I mean really, is there any better teacher than a ‘loving mother’?”
– Clay
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“Lisa has a wonderfully inviting, hospitable, trust-building, and empowering presence and teaching style. She’s engaged but not directive, an authority yet not authoritative, challenging yet not demeaning, and fun!”
– Monte
