Hi, I’m Grace.

Practiced on a day to day basis for nearly 13 years, my philosophy on child rearing is based on one goal- to raise empowered children who want to be their best versions of themselves.

It is our jobs as parents, caregivers, and educators to give our kids the guidance and tools they need to be happy and healthy individuals. This could include learning how to self regulate big emotions or how to be their own advocates and communicate in a way that makes others want to help.

With a blended approach inspired by respectful parenting, positive discipline, and RIE philosophies, and the belief that “all feelings are acceptable, but not all behavior is”, I’ve got the practical, day-to-day, child rearing stuff down to a science. Parenting is not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal and so much of it is about trial and error. Every family dynamic is unique- shouldn’t solutions be too?

Let’s create a plan that works for you.

Testimonials

T, parent of 4yo

My 4yo was mostly potty trained but had trouble making a #2 on the potty. We tried everything- stickers, candy, screens and no progress. In 3 days, Grace was able to get my child to poop in our home toilet and even use the outdoor potty (which she never ever used prior!). My husband calls Grace the "poop whisperer". I am still so stunned that she was able to do it without any tricks- just consistency and gentleness! It has been months and my child still talks about her with kind words!
J, parent of 3yo

Working with Grace was a dream! I reached out given my personal hesitation and avoidance around potty training and knew within our first exchange that I'd found the right guide for us and our 3 year old son. Grace was curious, non-judgmental, supportive and expert in her approach working with us. In addition to our son taking to potty training like a fish to water, my husband and I learned concrete strategies for guiding our toddler through big emotions. Grace made something we found intimidating into something that was super manageable and even joyful! I'm looking for every excuse to work with Grace again to help me parent authentically and effectively!
K, parent of 2.5yo

Before hiring Grace, our lovable daughter had difficulty coming out of her shell and wouldn't go anywhere without her lovey (which is usually only reserved for bedtime). Grace was open and communicative about challenges, possible explanations, and progress. She was supportive and warm but was very consistent and firm with getting our daughter out of her comfort zones. Our daughter also learned how to take a "big breath" when she is overwhelmed with emotions. She’s had a confidence boost and has learned so many new skills.
Grace also potty trained our daughter before our baby was born and kept us in the loop every step of the way. She shared that as a parent coach, potty training was a specialty of hers and it showed! Like all children, potty training was a big change for our daughter. Grace was gentle but firm and consistent with her and took the lead in telling us what supplies were actually needed, how to prep our home to minimize mess, gave us a solid plan on how to proceed, and told us what hiccups to expect along the way and how to handle them. It worked great for us! We have since recommended Grace to a family friend for her potty training services and we trust that she would be able to help other families with their potty training journeys too!
D, parent of 3.5yo

Grace potty trained our child with a full day package. It was our second attempt. She did a wonderful job setting us up for success and coaching us throughout. It was so helpful having a steady support with all the ups and downs of this process.
M, Village Childcare Experts

Grace is an ideal parent coach. She backs up her experience with caring and effortless charm, communicating her guidance clearly while creating a judgement-free environment where parents can feel safe & heard. Grace does not give stock advice from a script, but rather, invests the time & energy to understand a family and their parenting style to provide the guidance to their specific situation. Focusing on children's emotional health & intelligence, her solutions are as effective as they are nurturing, helping parents understand what their child is feeling, how that impacts behavior, and why one approach will work verses another. Her ability to quickly understand a challenge and connect the dots to find a solution makes her a truly outstanding resource and guide for parents.