Every Parent's Journey Deserves a Guide
Is your teen or young adult pulling away, testing limits, or floundering—and you're not sure how to respond?
Maybe they've retreated into their bedroom, their grades have slipped, or they're struggling to gain traction in the transition to adulthood. Perhaps daily requests are met with eye-rolls or arguments, or avoidance and no action—and it's wearing on you.
It's normal to zero in on your child's behavior when your teen or young adult is anxious, resisting your parenting, or not moving forward in life.
But what if the key to lasting change isn't just about fixing the situation or them—but supporting you?
The Solution: Parent-Focused Coaching
Coaching is just for you—to process the hard parts of parenting, to recognize the small wins, and build your capacity to lead your family with intention. With so much coming at you—advice, worries, and the emotional overwhelm of supporting a complicated child—coaching becomes your chance to pause, reflect, and steady yourself.
When parents commit to their own growth and emotional stability, the positive ripple effects can be profound—both within themselves and throughout the entire family.
You are worthy of committing more deeply to your own evolution. Parenting a complicated child can make it feel like your life has blown off course, but it doesn't have to be that way.
What You'll Gain
With the right tools, mindset, and guidance, you can:
Respond instead of reacting to challenging situations
Stay connected, even when your child pulls away
Set boundaries with empathy rather than reactivity
Develop practical strategies to support your child without enabling
Bring up challenging topics and handle inevitable resistance
Interpret your child's behaviors without taking them personally
Experience renewed peace and inner coherence in your parenting
Focus more on yourself and take better care of yourself
Regain a sense of calm and purpose in your parenting
How We Work Together
1:1 Parent Coaching (1-4 Month Packages)
In our Zoom sessions, we will:
Design and implement your parenting growth and mindset shift plan
Address current issues with your teen or young adult
Customize your Parenting Tool Kit
Create systems to support the whole family
Practice parenting skills in session if desired
Support independence without micromanaging
Address co-parenting issues
Packages include In-Between Session Support:
Phone, text and email support as needed
Accountability support to keep you moving
Transition and After Care Support
Have a teen or young adult currently in treatment or returning home soon?
This specialized support includes everything in 1:1 Parent Coaching, plus:
Home Visit Planning, including on-demand support during the visit
Create Home Agreements to increase clarity, connection and accountability
Plan for a smooth transition home, including identifying supportive resources
Team integration with your child's treatment team and/or local support team
Guide parents in developing open, non-reactive communication
Progress Monitoring, observing signs of regression or growth
Planning for Next Steps: reintegrating into school, preparing for work, or exploring other paths
My Coaching Focus Areas
Foundational Work
Stabilize you. Your kids need you to be calm and anchored in the midst of chaos or uncertainty
Clarify your values and needs so you can parent from a centered, grounded place
Shift your mindset to parent in ways that feel aligned with your values and create more connection, not conflict
Practical Work
Build your parenting toolkit with strategies that create clarity and encourage growth
Develop or update family agreements and traditions that encourage clarity and accountability
Strengthen alignment between parents for more consistent, connected leadership
Notice and shift patterns at home that may be keeping your family stuck
Resilience Building
Shift from reacting to responding
Let go of what you can't control—and focus on what you can
Find moments of calm, even during chaos
Learn to track subtle signs of progress that might otherwise go unnoticed
Develop more tolerance for your own discomfort
Can I Promise It Will All Work Out?
No. This is real life—and it's complex. But I can help you parent in ways that are wise, effective, and sustainable. You don't have to carry this alone.
Your child may still be finding their path. But you can find yours.
Let's chart your course together.
When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.
— BRENE BROWN
“I’ve seen Sarah collaborate effectively with parents in all stages of their teenager’s journey to health and recovery. She has a gift for helping families figure out where they are stuck in unconscious or unhealthy patterns or behaviors. Parents tell me that Sarah is both gentle and encouraging in her coaching--and direct. She's willing to point out what’s not working from her perspective, if needed. This is exactly what helps parents build on the gains made during treatment.”
— Jennifer Taylor, Ed Consultant, JET ED
Ready to Get Started?
Book a 25-minute free consultation to discuss your specific situation and explore how coaching can support you.