After teaching and supporting thousands of families over the past 20+ years, I know that there's a common thread to many parenting concerns. It's the fear that you're messing them up for life. It's the fear that they're acting this way "on purpose". It's the fear that there's something really wrong. It's fear.

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Whether it's not listening, meltdowns, sibling fights, sleep issues, or a multitude of other possibilities, they key to success is protecting your RELATIONSHIP with your child. I often ask parents what they want their relationship to be like when their child is 15, 20, 30 years old. Sometimes it's hard to remember that you're child won't be three forever! My goal is to empower you to stay in a connected relationship with your child, while weathering the ups and downs of raising your family.

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My Work

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I am a full-time tenured faculty member at North Seattle College where I teach child development and parent education classes to families raising children birth- five years.

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I did my graduate work in Education and am a Educator, Training Specialist , and Public Speaker for the Bringing Baby Home program through The Gottman Institute. I'm also a Certified Childbirth and Postpartum Educator and taught childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and sibling preparation at Providence Swedish Medical Center for 17 years.

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Additionally, I'm a sought-out speaker in the Seattle area and beyond. I'm married and the mother of two lovely grownups.

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