Growing up I was surrounded by parenting books and rich psychology discussions in our home. My mom worked in early education and both of my parents were deeply knowledgeable in the arena of therapy & self-help. All of this fueled my curiosity and ignited a lifelong passion for psychology and parenting. Friends & family always joked that I was an old soul and a psychologist to everyone around me, which still holds true today. I was always particularly fascinated by parenting, noticing at a very young age how deeply it molded and affected all children - and the adults we would become.

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My mother spent much of her career working at a prominent Parenting Center/Preschool in my hometown of Sarasota. This brought incredible education opportunities - and I wanted in! For over 20 years I had access to various parenting resources and eagerly volunteered (and attended) 18 years of their live Speaker Events. I got to soak up sage parenting advice from world-renowned speakers like Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Siegel and best-selling NY Times author Dr. Ross Greene, among many others. Then, I would go home and study their books. I was just a young girl in my 20s, not even married or with children - yet my passion and hunger for parenting & psychology was insatiable. I felt inspired. I graduated Cum Laude from Florida State University with degrees in Psychology & Communications.

 

Despite wanting to become a psychologist, after graduation an opportunity presented itself that led me down a different path - and I embarked on a career in Women's Health in pharmaceutical & medical device sales. It was fun, lucrative and fulfilling ~ but deep down, it felt like there was something intangible missing.  When my husband and I became pregnant with our first child, everything changed for me. Soon after, I made the conscious decision to leave my successful 12-year career to dedicate my life to parenting. I knew I wanted to raise our children in the most present, emotionally-healthy way possible.

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This is how I came back to my roots and reconnected with my soul's life purpose. I will never regret those years in my first career, as they taught me invaluable lessons that have molded me into the person and parent coach I am today.

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So there I was, thrust into parenthood. In the trenches 24/7 as a stay-at-home-mom with "two under two" - our sweet 2 year-old son and our baby girl. It was a steep learning curve that brought several epiphanies. Perhaps the most surprising one, being this:

           

LOVING OUR CHILDREN IS EASY.

PARENTING THEM, IS HARD.    

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I learned it was one thing to believe in Intentional Parenting, and quite another to practice it in real life with my own children, with consistency. I was devoted to figuring out why. That's when parenting became my sole focus, mission, and work. I had always gone to therapy for my own mental health and to grow as a person, and continue to do so today. Becoming a better human makes me a better mom.

 

I attended all the parent classes and seminars I could get my hands on. The term 'self-study' is an understatement! I devoured current research, parenting styles, articles, and books from world-leading parent experts, psychiatrists, therapists and Ph.D's. I taught myself Child Development. Attachment theory. Neuroscience. Somatic therapy. Polyvagal Theory. Emotional awareness & intelligence (EQ) - and so much more. I developed a working knowledge in various trauma modalities along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy + Internal Family Systems, and  combined it with my own generational cycle-breaking and inner child work. 

I practiced it at home with my two children and witnessed the gifts and magic grow. I couldn’t get enough! My parenting was not perfect - but it didn't have to be. My kids felt seen, loved, respected and everyone was thriving. Harmony and connection grew in our home. My hard work and efforts came back tenfold, making parenting easier and more joyful. 

 

I noticed how often parents and friends were approaching me, always seeking parenting advice, guidance, or a listening ear. It felt natural for me to help, and it felt SO fulfilling and right.

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One day, I found myself writing an entire parent course curriculum in my car after leaving a mommy-baby class with my 4-month old son. My passion, ideas & knowledge were - quite literally - pouring out of me onto sheets of paper. That's when I knew I had to share this gift with other parents. When the timing was right, I went back to school to honor that dream and today, I am a trained and Certified Parent Coach through the amazing Jai Institute of Parenting ~ a global Parent Coaching Institute that aligns with my personal philosophy and mission.

 

My passion is giving parents the support we all deserve: a safe space to be seen, heard, and empowered with all the knowledge needed to foster the most secure attachment possible with our kids.

 

I am here to help you make sense of the parent you are, and work with you to ensure it aligns with the parent you want to be. This is deeply transforming work that will bring harmony into your home and change your family's life. It fills my soul to make a difference ~ one parent, child, and family at a time.

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I am so happy you are here, and I cannot wait to work with you.

 

With gratitude & lots of love,

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        Stephanie

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