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Educator, mama, & lover of feel-good moments.
I'M A Child development, sleep, & behaviour specialist, and PARENT COACH FOR FRUSTRATED MOMS AND DADS. the support i provide is noT ABOUT FIXING YOU OR YOUR CHILD. THIS IS A SPACE FOR YOU TO LEARN ABOUT, AND FEEL CONFIDENT IN THE INTENTIONAL PARENTING CHOICES YOU'RE MAKING FOR YOUR FAMILY.
sometimes it can feel like we're fighting against the unrelenting pressures of that daily grind, and the pressure to parent a certain way because it's how we were raised. But what happens when that approach just doesn't feel right? it can be overwhelming and leave us feeling disconnected from our kids.
If you're looking for support to build a connected, responsive relationship with your child, you're in the right place.
no matter what part of the parenting journey you’re on, I'm here to help you parent in a way that meets your child's needs and leaves you feeling good.
and the part? it's never too late to begin.
I’m Hayley.
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You won't find me suggesting traditional behavioural-based approaches that use a reinforcement-type model to achieve compliance.
Instead, I believe that children are hardwired for love and connection and they want to do right by us. If yelling and time-outs aren't working, or rewards charts have lost their sparkle, I'll show you another way.
Intentional responsive parenting principles have guided my own lived experience of being a mom. Through years of therapy, formal education, & my own introspection, I can't help but bubble over with excitement at the chance to pass onto you the tools and strategies I've picked up along my journey through parenthood.
I'm not your typical parent coach.
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“Hayley was patient, supportive, and incredibly generous with her time and knowledge.
Our questions and concerns were addressed promptly and the feedback shared was
grounded in science.”
Kristeena SAYs:
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I PROVIDE POSITIVE PARENTING OPTIONS TO HELP STRESSED OUT PARENTS SEE IMMEDIATE BEHAVIOURAL CHANGES IN THEIR CHILDREN AND GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS GOING ON UNDERNEATH THAT STRUGGLE.
PARENTS ARE MY KIND OF PEOPLE! I KNOW FIRSTHAND THAT THIS ROLE IS hard, and IT’S SO VALUABLE. SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A LITTLE HELP, AND THAT’S WHY I’M HERE!
I DON’T JUST PROVIDE YOU WITH A NEW WAY OF INTERACTING WITH YOUR CHILD, I HELP YOU TRANSFORM YOUR RELATIONSHIP, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOUNDARIES THAT meet their needs, ALLOW THEM TO LEARN INDEPENDENCE, & LET THEM BE WHO THEY ARE.
YOUR HOME DOESN’T ALWAYS HAVE TO FEEL CHAOTIC! THIS MEANS GETTING BETTER SLEEP, A PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR KID, AND SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER “WHAT DO I DO?” SITUATIONS WHEN BIG FEELINGS COME UP.
I’VE SPENT MUCH OF MY LIFE UNDERSTANDING HOW ATTACHMENT DEVELOPS BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. AND AS A child SLEEP specialist, I KNOW HOW IMPORTANT SLEEP IS FOR the whole family! DIFFICULTIES ARE AMPLIFIED WHEN WE’RE TIRED. WE THINK OF DIFFICULT BEHAVIOUR AS PROBLEMATIC, WHEN REALLY IT can JUST REQUIRE A FEW TWEAKS! i’LL SHOW YOU HOW BIG CHANGE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT COMPLICATED!
I’m here to listen objectively, listen some more, and then provide you with the tools and strategies to make BIG strides in improving your child’s behaviour through how you support and respond to them. You’ll see changes quickly in both yourself and your child.
I believe as parents, we all want the best for our children. But I also know that things aren’t always as straightforward as we’re led to believe. Each parent and child are unique, and sometimes friction occurs as a result. But you don’t have to get burned by it! I meet you where you’re at in your parenting, and you do the same with your child.
I earned a Bachelor’s degree and a Masters degree with a specialty in child behaviour & development. I am also a Certified Sleep Consultant, and I have spent the last 20+ years working with children and their parents. I’ve seen many hurdles in parent/child relationships, and have seen the incredible positive changes that occur with a few tweaks. I want this for you too!
I work very hard to ensure that you feel absolutely safe in sharing your struggles with me. I'm here to provide concrete advice in a way that is hopeful, tangible, and free of judgement. I know the last thing you need when being vulnerable are feelings of guilt or shame. I get it, nobody wants that.
As a bereaved mom and toddler mama, I'm no stranger to the ups and downs of parenting. I know that so many things are out of your hands, even when you’ve done everything you can. I have nothing but compassion for other parents going through a tough time, but I also know you don’t have to stay in a state of defeat. I bring educated answers for hurdles revolving around behaviour, sleep, anxiety, big feelings, discipline, and all the difficulties that can pop up with young kids. This matters because you don’t have to keep trying to survive the stage, hoping they outgrow it. You get to address it and enjoy them again.
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Don’t spend another day wondering when things will get better.
I’m here to turn it all around!
There’s no problem so great that we can’t fix it together. You’re not in too deep, and it’s not too late.
I meet you where you’re at in your parenting journey, and help you support and teach your kids in a way that uplifts them and keeps their dignity intact.