Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can’t attend the live classes?

The 90-minute classes begin on October 1st and will be held on Tuesday mornings at 9am Pacific, 12 pm Eastern. Live attendance is optional, and you will be able to watch the class recordings on your own time. 

Jessica knew that she was ready for the course, even though her work schedule didn't allow her to attend more than one live class. Although she did not attend the live classes, she was able to learn the material by watching the recordings, and contact me in between calls with her reflections and questions about the material.

Happily, she's attended my membership community calls regularly for years now.

Throughout the time of the course, I provide abundant invitations for you to experience togetherness at your pace of trust and comfort.

Attending the live classes is only one way to access togetherness with other parents. However, you will also be invited to monthly listening circles, be paired with a Listening Partner if you decide to have one, and be invited to apply to the membership community afterwards.

What if I don’t feel comfortable sharing my story with others?

You never have to share a single piece of your story that you don’t want to

If showing up to simply listen is how you prefer to engage, that is more than okay. While most parents find the information and experience of the course to be therapeutic, it is not group therapy. If and when you feel that you want to share with others, you can count on a diverse set of spaces for sharing in this community: one-on-one, through the voxer app, in a group listening circle, through listening partnership–and of course, on the live course calls.

What if I already know gentle parenting tools?

Almost everyone who has taken this course had already learned at least a few gentle parenting tools (even if just from social media). What I hear often from even those most experienced in gentle parenting, is that this course is where they learned to really embody the tools in an authentic way. To make sense of conscious parenting within the bigger picture and in the context of their intuition and highest values.

And for many, where they found the community to make their gentle parenting practice a sustainable endeavor.

Why are you the one to teach me this?

The truth is, only you will know the answer to this one. Only you will know if what I teach–and my "whys" and "hows" for doing so– align with what feels right for you.

From seasoned therapists, to those getting their intentional parenting feet wet for the first time, the people in this community often say that what stands out about learning with me, is acquiring a sense of mastery of parenting tools and a confidence in what to do whenever they return to the place of not knowing what to do. ​

Here are a few reasons why this may be...

I'm a parent. I am doing this work alongside you. I don't just talk the the talk, I walk it, every day. I know that for as long as I love my child, parenting will throw me unexpected curve balls that will make me question it all. And at the same time, I know how transformative it is to have an ever-strengthening center to anchor me through even the biggest scares and falls, and I know how to help other parents who want to cultivate this parenting anchor within themselves.

I know my shit. So first, if cursing once in a while is off-putting to you, I may not be the best teacher for you. :) Second, I've carefully invested my time and financial resources in getting trained, and I do not take these hard-earned learnings lightly. Furthermore, I not only took a deep dive into parenting research, philosophies and tools, but I continuously question, evolve and examine the limitations of the teachings.Research is important. And so is knowing that the vast majority of parenting evidence is based on white, upper middle-class families, often seen through a white researcher's lens. While there are teachers I respect highly, the answer to any question is never "because so-and-so said so". I carefully chose the rigorous, evidence-informed and deeply loving, 11-month Hand In Hand Parenting Instructor certification program, as well as the deeply compassionate Internal Family Systems Coaching circle to train with. Of course, amongst my greatest teachers have been my child, and the parents like you who show me time and again that healing while parenting is how we make this work sustainable.

I am committed to you. I know this particular FAQ is about me, but this entire course was designed for you. I make sure that you receive high-quality, well-distilled information that is both accesible and honest. More isn't necessarily better when it comes to information. But relevance, quality and being thorough where it matters, are key. The parenting tools that you will learn are chosen with the highest level of regard for you and your child, fostering the deep sense of connection that transforms and protects a lasting and nourishing bond. You are encouraged to learn at your own pace, with direct access to me throughout the course as you realize what it is that you need more or less of.

Can I take this course for professional development?

This course is not intended for professional development. While many social workers, therapists, teachers and psychologists have taken the course and joined the ongoing membership community–they come to this space as parents, not professionals.

If you are a parent coach and would like to receive mentorship or recommendations for formal training, please let me know and we can schedule a mentorship call.