Parent Coaching
Parent coaching involves a skilled professional guiding you through the challenges of parenthood, offering advice on innovative strategies, promoting empathetic communication, and recommending valuable resources to tackle issues within the context of your family dynamics. These coaches are typically certified experts in connection-based parenting techniques, providing support and insights tailored to your unique parenting journey.
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Allyn Miller
Parent Coach
Allyn Miller is the owner of Child Connection and a Master Trainer with the Jai Institute for Parenting. Her mission is to help exhausted moms thrive in every upset or meltdown, whether it’s their child’s or their own.
She prepared for her parenting journey by getting a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. After 10 years of classroom teaching and over 9 years into raising two beautiful children, she continues to evolve as a parent. These days her clients rave about her listening skills and how she breaks down big concepts into doable actions.
When not celebrating “aha” moments with her clients, you can find this chocoholic mama goofing around with her kids in Klode Park, or snuggled up watching a Pixar movie.
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Kristal Melbye
Parent Coach
Kristal is a certified Parent Coach with a degree in Elementary Education and graduate work in Special Education. She has specialized in working with parents and families for the last ten years.
She is passionate about supporting and empowering parents with a compassionate and realistic approach to help them find practical and sustainable solutions to their challenges.
She brings together her knowledge and expertise in the areas of child development, parenting, and social emotional development to support parents in creating a sense of calm, confidence, and connection within their families.
Kristal takes the time to learn about each individual family she works with and customize a personal plan with methods and approaches that work in their unique situation to bring them closer to their family goals. Following each session, she provides parents with a written plan to keep them on track.
Whatever the problem, from temper tantrums to bedtime battles to back talk, Kristal will work with you to find solutions that work for your family. Meet with her once to discuss a certain issue or meet with her regularly to keep your family on track.
Her extensive training, life experience as a mother of four teenagers, and personal qualities combine to make her exceptional at connecting with and providing collaborative guidance for parents.