Kids that “listen”

- without you being mean, giving up, or giving in

Courses and coaching for parents and caregivers who are ready to raise kind and cooperative children with a gentle and intentional parenting approach.

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Cooperative children – without the power struggle

Let's talk about fewer meltdowns, smoother days, and a happy home for everyone.

You like the idea of "gentle parenting".

You want to honor and protect your loving and close relationship with your child, but sometimes deep down you wish that your child would just “listen”.

You want to be a peaceful parent.
You want your child to follow your directions, especially when in really counts.
You wish you could have both.

You're in the right place.

Hi, I'm Sara! 🌿🌸

I’m a teacher, coach, and nature-loving Montessorian with a passion for showing parents that you can have it all – a loving and respectful relationship with your child AND high expectations for their behavior.

With over 30 years of experience working with children, I've learned that you don’t need punishments, consequences, or other fear-based strategies to have well-behaved children.

You can encourage, support, and expect kind, cooperative, and respectful behavior while preserving your close bond with your child.

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You deserve happy, helpful children and a peaceful home.

And you don’t need old fashioned fear-based strategies to get it.

Let's be honest – you know that you don't want to yell, threaten, or punish your child, but you're not always sure what to do instead.

You want a child that listens, but how on earth are you supposed to make that happen without raising your voice or giving them consequences?

You can use connection-first parenting and Montessori-inspired strategies so that you can have connection AND cooperation in these precious early years.

Balanced Beginnings is gentle parenting...with a twist

Sometimes gentle parenting ends up being permissive parenting when people forget that children need love, connection AND guidance from the grown-ups in their lives.

I can show you how to anchor your relationship in kindness and connection AND offer your child clear and consistent leadership, guidance, and support.

No yelling or punishments required.

Wave goodbye to any guilt or confusion about your parenting approach. 👋🏼

Encourage – and expect – your child's cooperation, while being the parent you're proud to be.

Let's do this!