I want college my kid to call me…not only when they need to reload their dining card!
supporting parents going from manager of the nest to guide on the side
Customized 1:1 support for your empiter nest journey.
Curious how this works for you?
What’s your role and your purpose as a parent now?
♥ Know what to do with all of this extra time you have…even if you don’t play pickleball.
♥ Be able to deal with those feelings that come out of nowhere, the loneliness and overwhlem and understand how to move through it all in a way that is best for you!
♥ Truly be able to celebrate your child’s independence and next steps…even if right now, you keep the Life 360 app open all day.
♥ Communicate regularly without the one-sided transactional “K” and “Bruh” text messages.
As your role shifts from manager of the nest to Guide on the Side, I give you the tools, resources, and support for the parent you are now that will help you always be your child’s “person”.
Work With Me
For the last 18ish years you’ve been parenting one way and now that may not be working for you or your child.
Through 1:1 coaching, I provide personalized support to help you figure out how to be the Guide from the Side.
Through my signature system, I take you through three steps.
What Hurts?
First, let’s figure out what’s going on with you right now!
Becaue as a parent you need to learn what to do instead of tolerating or avoiding the sadness, feeling regret, grief, and all the mixtures of emotions that’s bubbling up because the human you love the most is leaving.
You just don’t have to stuggle alone anymore!
What Sticks?
You want to stay connected to your kid!
You want real conversations, regular check-ins, and to be your child’s “person”– the one they turn to when they need support, a laugh, or a piece of home.
Lets face it, those one-word texts -”fine”, “ok, “busy” – just aren’t enough.
I take your through ways to communicate effectively with your emerging adult.
Imagine how you’ll feel when your kid calls you first!
What’s Next?
Yes, your child still needs you AND you also get to take care of yourself because you have all of this time that you’ve never had before AND all the feelings that are showing up.
As your parenting role shifting from daily hands-on parenting to steady supportive trusted advisor the last thing you want to do if fill your calendar with “stuff”.
I help you find meaningful ways to move into this new era of parenting without feeling lost, confused, or overloaded.
Embrace your new parenting role with practical tips, tools, and resources designed to help you stay calm, connected, and joyful – instead of busy!
Cultivate a new sense of identity beyond being a full-time parent — rediscover personal interests, strengthen relationships, and reimagine your daily life so you feel energized, confident, and excited about your next chapter.
Book a FREE connection call to get started!
Thank you for helping me and my wife through this tricky time. We are on such different pages with this whole college thing – we don’t agree on everything but we can talk about things more openly and we can be supportive of each other.
What’s Included:
Two or Four (you decide) session per month on a month-to-month basis for as long as you need support
Check-ins in between sessions via text, Voxer, and/or email so you can ask questions and have an accountability partner to get you closer to your personal and parenting goals
Personal cheering section to celebrate YOU and your child’s milestones
Support and strategies to help you navigate challenging days – especially on those harder days
Real-life scenarios and exercises to boost your confidence in handling various parenting challenges
Parent portal just for you with session notes and additional resources that you can access 24/7
As a parent coach…
My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and holding a safe space for you without judgment.
Even before my daughter left for college, I was already feeling so lonely and overwhelmed. I felt like the only thing the other parents wanted to talk about was where they’re kid was going to school, whether their dorm was a double or a triple, how may trip we’d taken to Ikea for dorm from essentials or if I’d found a pickleball partner for when she leaves…really!
What was essential for me was making sure I could stay connected to myself, to honor the enormity of what I was feeling, and to find support beyond small talk and dorm room decor. I needed space to process the pride, the loneliness, the way the house felt, and the deep sense of transition happening inside of me – not just focus on logistics.
Being able to deal with my feelings and finding ways to nurture my own next chapter also allowed me to be present as I cheered my daughter on in starting hers.
Navigating through a landscape of challenging twists and wonderful turns, my family has discovered the power of intentional communication, mutual support, and effective problem-solving strategies that lay a foundation for long-term growth while keeping our family grounded and connected—even if it means occasionally snuggling with our child’s favorite stuffy and checking Life 360 (again) to make sure they made it back to the dorm.
I feel more confident in embracing this chapter, with all its ups and downs, and I am discovering the unexpected joys embedded in the college transition process.
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