Understand what is underneath
Make more sense of your child's behavior and big emotions without losing sight of your relationship.
Parent coaching with Laura LaFave
Root deeply.
Rise confidently.
Practical, compassionate support for parents who want a steadier, more connected family life.
Schedule an exploratory sessionWhat is parent coaching?
A thoughtful place to begin.
Parent coaching is a collaborative, forward-looking process that helps you deepen your connection with your child, feel grounded in your values, and respond to everyday challenges with more clarity and confidence.
Instead of one-size-fits-all advice, Laura partners with you to explore what is already working in your family, what feels hard right now, and what kind of home life you want to build. Together, you will shape an approach that fits your family.
Parent coaching is not mental health therapy and is not designed to treat deep emotional wounds. It is for generally healthy parents who want support navigating behaviors, transitions, and big feelings, or who want to be more intentional in how they show up as parents.
What you can expect
Support for the moments that matter.
Respond with connection
Practice responses that reduce power struggles and strengthen trust, even when life feels full.
Build what lasts
Create routines and strategies that support your child's growth and your family's everyday sanity.
How it works
One conversation at a time.
Coaching stays rooted in your goals and the daily realities of your family.
- Start with an exploratory conversation. Talk about your family, what feels challenging, and what you hope will be different.
- Clarify your vision and focus areas. Identify a few meaningful places to begin, such as routines, sibling conflict, screen time, or big emotions.
- Put insight into practice. Reflect on what is working, adjust what is not, and build sustainable strategies together.
About Laura
Warm, experienced, and in your corner.
Laura LaFave is a school counselor and PCI-trained parent coach who has spent years walking alongside children and families. In her work with preschool and lower-school students, she helps children build social and emotional skills, navigate conflict and change, and grow in confidence.
Her background in education and counseling shapes a research-informed, relationship-centered approach. Laura partners with caregivers to make sense of challenging behaviors, strengthen routines at home, and develop simple strategies that fit each family's values.
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Ready to begin?
Start with an exploratory conversation to see whether coaching is the right fit for your family.