Stephanie Akin
Certified Parent Coach 

I welcome couples and co-parents to attend sessions, or take my course together ~ if it feels right to them. It is a powerful experience the whole family will benefit from. If your partner or co-parent isn't on board, I have good news to share. Research shows having even ONE caregiver a child can form a secure attachment to, is all they need to thrive! This means if you focus on being the best parent you can be ~ that is the most valuable gift you can give your child. *ps: many spouses & co-parents get inspired by their partner's work with me. Once they see the amazing growth and changes you and your child make, you never know...they may just come around. ;)

Intentional Parenting is a mindful approach to raising children. It involves being purposeful and proactive in our parenting, with the goal of forming a safe, loving, secure attachment with our child. It prioritizes a strong relationship with our children rooted in connection, boundaries, healthy communication & mutual respect. It recognizes how big a role our parenting plays in our children's lives, how deeply it impacts them, and who they become.

No. Parent Coaching and Therapy are different professions. Therapy can help you process or manage your past/present trauma, addictions, depression, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health issues. Therapists may work with adults, couples, families, marriages, children/teens - it can cover a broad spectrum of clients and issues. A Certified Parent Coach is trained and specialized in one area of expertise: PARENTING. Stephanie has one main client: PARENTS. Coaching is focused solely on parenting growth & achieving your parenting goals; providing support; and implementing healthy parenting strategies that benefit the parent and the child. Stephanie is not a licensed therapist and will not treat mental health conditions. Are you already in therapy? Wonderful! Any insight or healing cultivated in therapy will only help your Parent Coaching process, as you and Stephanie focus sessions around you and your parenting goals, to build the relationship with your children you desire. Is your child in therapy? Parent Coaching is one of the best things you can do to compliment your child's therapy and support your child from all angles. When your parenting aligns with what your child needs, it's a recipe for success. *Stephanie refers to- and works in conjunction with- licensed therapists to provide a holistic approach for her clients. Anything outside of her scope of practice is referred out to appropriate resources.

While a good book or instagram post can have an impact.....for most of us, this alone is not enough. Why? - It usually takes a lot more than a book or a post to create real, lasting change. - Parents need a highly personalized approach, since every parent - and every child - are SO unique. - We need a two-way conversation and a trusting relationship with a trained professional, which books cannot provide. - It takes action, support, goals, and a personalized game plan to succeed. Working with Stephanie means having someone in your corner to help you make sense of the parent you are, and ensure it aligns with the parent you want to be. In most cases, even the most amazing book or instagram post can't provide that.

A Parent Coach is a trained professional, specialized in providing support, encouragement and guidance to help parents navigate the many challenges & complexities of raising children. A Parent Coach inspires you to reach your parenting goals and foster a positive, secure relationship with your child. Different coaches have varying philosophies on parenting, and not all coaches are trained or certified. It's important to ensure you and your coach are a good fit and on the same page. Book a complimentary Discovery Call to learn how Stephanie can give you the support you deserve.

The truth is, we could all use a Parent Coach! Raising a human is the hardest job in the world. We ALL deserve support. If any of the below apply to you, you qualify for Parent Coaching. Book a Discovery Call to learn more. Do you ever... Feel stressed or overwhelmed in parenting? Long for more cooperation & less power struggles in your home? Want to learn how to support your child through their challenges & big emotions? Need support with your own self-care, needs and emotions ~ so you can better show up for your kids? Want help navigating discipline & other parenting challenges? Get triggered, or struggle to stay calm with your child in the moment? Desire more connection with your child? Resort to punishments, threats, yelling or time-outs because you feel out of options, and wish there was a better way? Wish you could do things differently than how you were raised, but find yourself repeating the very patterns you swore you wouldn't repeat ~ and want to break the cycle? Feel knowledgeable about parenting, yet still have questions & want to take your parenting to the next level? Believe in Intentional Parenting yet find it hard to implement in real life moments with your kids?

Anyone working closely with children will benefit greatly from this work. Children spend 7 hours a day, 5 days a week at school. Some children spend more hours with their school/nannies/daycare than with their parents. Research shows the more positive adult influences a child has in their life; the more adults who support & believe in them; the more safety a child feels in their environment..... the better outcomes children will have. Stephanie's Course, Workshops, and Private Coaching foster connection between an adult and a child. You will learn many life-changing skills that you can apply in the classroom setting or in your nannying. You will also learn about yourself - as the adult and leader in this dynamic - and how you came to be the teacher/nanny you are today.

Stephanie believes this life-changing work should be accessible to all parents striving to be the best they can be, who are willing to do the work to get there. Due to this belief, Stephanie does offer discounts and occasional sliding scale rates. Book a complimentary Discovery Call to see if you are a fit for these pricing options.

Book your complimentary Discovery Call with Stephanie to discuss pricing, which will vary based upon your unique needs, goals and services you receive. Stephanie’s rates are in line with that of other private parent coaches, and she is currently offering Introductory pricing - which won't last long!