Healing ourselves now so our children won’t need to later.

GENTLE

Learn what it means to be gentle in your journey. Both with your child and with yourself.

CONSCIOUS

Discover how to become more curious in your parenting and what it means to get to the root of behaviors.

HEALING

Recognize that your journey to becoming the parent you want to be, requires you to do the work of healing from your past wounds.

welcome

Welcome! My name is KJ and I’m so glad you’re here.

If you are new to gentle parenting then you have come to the right place.

I truly believe that improving as a parent involves a commitment to heal the wounded aspects of ourselves. Raising children that's devoid of shame, fear, and guilt, means also learning how to raise the inner child within ourselves.

My passion has always been to make a positive impact on children's lives, and now, I have the privilege of doing so by supporting their families. It's incredible to see other parents on their own healing journeys, changing their family’s future by breaking one toxic generational cycle after another.

I became a certified parenting coach so I could help others on their path to more mindful and compassionate parenting practices. I'm aware of the challenges this journey entails, and it would be an honor to support you along the way.

The most important work you will ever do as a parent is the work you do on yourself.

Many of us are both “Gentle” AND “Conscious” Parents.

What is the difference?

Gentle Parenting is what you see on the outside. How others visibly see your parenting. Your tone, how you respond, what you say, what you do, etc.

Conscious Parenting on the other hand is internal. It’s not visible to others. It’s the inner dialogue we have with ourselves to better understand our children and ourselves.

It’s the thought process behind WHY you respond to your child the way that you do.

When people say, “Gentle Parenting doesn’t work for me,” it’s because they are only focused on the external methods. But if you aren’t also parenting consciously, then gentle parenting methods won’t work for you.

Conscious parents see children as the most important teachers in our lives. Because they expose our insecurities and vulnerabilities. Our “need for control” stems from a place of us needing to find safety. And only through conscious parenting do we discover why we developed that need for control in the first place.

Conscious parents get curious. They ask “Why” all of the time to get to the root of the problem, not just slap a bandaid on it.

“Why is my child behaving this way?”

“Why am I getting triggered by this?”

“What could my child be needing in this moment?”

“What am ‘I’ needing in this moment?”

If it feels like gentle parenting isn’t working for you, then it’s time to further explore how you can improve your conscious parenting skills as well.

  • Mandy Johnson

    “KJ immediately made me feel safe and comfortable in a non-judgemental space. Our conversations spanned topics like family dynamics, generational trauma, balancing different parenting strategies with a partner, and reflecting on the relationship I have with myself and my own parenting style.”

  • Amy Abed

    “Since working with KJ a few months ago, I am showing up noticeably differently as a parent. I am so much more present and mindful of my own internal states and sensations. I can regulate myself and stay connected to my son in ways that I was never able to in the past, even in challenging moments.”

  • Denise Gazal

    “My daughter, 15, and I were constantly at odds. KJ was amazing in teaching me effective communication strategies. Thanks to KJ, our relationship has completely turned around. We no longer find ourselves in constant clashes; instead, we genuinely enjoy each other’s company. I’m incredibly thankful for KJ’s support.”

FAQs

  • First, schedule a free 30-minute intro call with me. We’ll spend some time getting to know each other and I can gain a better understanding of your individual and unique needs as a parent.

    If it feels right after the call, I’ll provide you with a link to schedule our first session.

  • The needs of every parent is different. My goal is to support you in your journey in however that looks like for you. There is no commitment to meet each week but we most certainly can if that’s what you need! Simply use my scheduling link to book sessions as often as you need with me.

    The scheduling link will be provided after our 30-min intro call.

  • Yes! I will occasionally offer group coaching. Please feel free to reach out if this is something you would be interested in participating in.

  • Great question! In addition to actively practicing gentle and conscious parenting over the last 5 years, I became a certified parenting coach in 2023 through Jai Institute.

    I also received my M.S. in Mental Health Counseling with original plans of becoming a child therapist before life took me in a different direction.

    I now work full time as the Director of Content for Big Life Journal and serve as an active board member for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children (American SPCC).