When the goal is to raise a whole human… not an impressive resume

At Grassroots Parenting, we help moms
navigate the hallmark eye-rolls, blowups, and awkward firsts of the tween and teen years with more clarity than uncertainty, We offer science-backed strategies and practices so you can start the day with coffee and your kids instead of feeling angry and bewildered as they rush out the door because they’d rather be anywhere else than home.


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Parenting Doesn’t Have To Feel Like a Barroom Brawl with Rabid Raccoons

Think: I’m not waging war to stop the rain, but I have learned how to dance in it.

I needed this…

I couldn’t finish reading I was engulfed in tears.. you know exactly how my life is without even speaking with me… your truly a blessing and I thank you for writing this. Stay strong.
Amy M.

This article was just what I needed

I love that you give moms permission to NOT overschedule. It seems like if they aren’t in 3 activities, you’re doing something wrong. My heart knows that’s not right and I’m so glad to hear another mom agrees! This was a breath of fresh air for this mama of 3 teens!
Emily

Bless you for writing this…

Such a simple yet powerful lesson. I promise to try to remember it and do as you did – be present with my son when he needs it most.
Drea S.

Emotional Intelligence

If you want to raise emotionally intelligent kids, it starts with how you show up.

Kids don’t learn emotional skills from lectures—they learn by watching us. I’ll show you how to model and teach your kids emotional intelligence in the everyday chaos using empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, and social skills. You’ll learn how to name emotions in real time, stay calm when things go sideways (because they will), and turn tough or awkward moments into opportunities to deepen your connection. You’ll discover how to help your child recognize and name their feelings, manage big emotions, and relate to others with kindness and confidence—all by practicing the same skills yourself, right alongside them.

Compassionate Communication

If you want more connection and less conflict, it starts with how you communicate—calmly, clearly, and with compassion.

Kids don’t need lectures—they need to feel seen, heard, and understood. I’ll show you how to describe behavior without judgment and recognize that all behavior stems from feelings that arise when needs are either met or unmet. You’ll learn how to name those feelings, connect them to the underlying needs, and make respectful requests that honor both—so you can move toward understanding and connection instead of power struggles and growing disconnection.

Science of Parenting

If you want to parent with confidence and intention, it starts with understanding the science behind your child’s behavior.

We’ll get curious about the needs beneath the surface and look to the research that helps make sense of it all—attachment science, nervous system regulation, and brain development. You’ll learn about the four styles of attachment and how they shape your child’s sense of safety and connection. You’ll discover how to calm your own nervous system so you can respond with clarity instead of reacting in the heat of the moment. We’ll explore the power of self-reflection in your interactions, and you’ll gain a solid understanding of how your child’s brain develops, so your expectations are not only realistic, but deeply attuned to where they are right now.

Want to Parent with More Confidence & Less Uncertainty?

Pick one list. Choose one shift. Try it out. that’s all.

Compassionate Communication Quick Shifts

  • Ditch labels: “I saw you throw the toy,” not “You’re being bad.”
  • Share clearly: “I feel upset when the room gets messy.”
  • Ask: “What need isn’t being met right now—for me or my child?”
  • Listen actively: Ask: “can you tell me more so I can understand?”
  • Rephrase: “When you come home, could you put your shoes by the door? I feel frustrated when they are left in different places, because my need for consistency isn’t being met.

Emotional Intelligence Quick Shifts

  • Name it: “You’re feeling frustrated.” It helps kids feel understood.
  • Deep breath in: Respond with intention, not impulse.
  • Get curious: What’s this behavior trying to tell me?”
  • Model it: “I’m overwhelmed right now, and I need a minute.”
  • Validate feelings: “You’re mad because he took your toy—got it.”

Science of Parenting Quick Shifts

  • Connect: Everything you want and that your child needs, begins with deeply rooted connection.
  • Co-regulate: Calm yourself and your child before everything else.
  • Align expectations: Meet your child’s level of development where it is.
  • Self-reflect: Learn your triggers in calm moments so you can respond, not react, when it’s time.
  • Repair: An apology should include what will change next time.

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