HI, I'M DANIELLE

MY STORY

I spent the first 5 years of my career as a teacher in Head Start & Early Head Start, and as a home-visitor for a program called Early Steps to School Success working directly with parents.

After becoming a parent myself with two girls 15 months apart...

THE TEXTBOOKS NO LONGER CUT IT. 👀

• I was blown away by how different my daughters' personalities were.
• I couldn't get my 2nd to listen or do anything without a 0-60 reaction.
• I had to come to terms with a temper I didn't know I had.

I also struggled to help my husband understand and implement the tools I was learning without nagging/criticizing.

I began to compile the tools I was using to stay calm, speak in a way that got through to my daughter, and set us all up for success.

In 2019, I started hosting local workshops and scheduling in-home sessions.

Now I've helped hundreds of parents...

• Better understand their *spicy* child so they feel so much closer
• Prevent meltdowns by creating routines that allow for positive outlets for control + attention
• Get on the same page by committing to + investing in support together

MY STRENGTHS

• Communication: I ask the right questions, listen fiercely & teach concepts in clear & concise ways that make sense.
• Positivity: I assume the best in every person & see the good in every situation.
• Woo: I love the thrill of meeting new people & hearing their stories.
• Ideation: I’m a creative brainstormer fascinated by fresh ideas & new perspectives.
• Maximizer: Seeking efficiency, I strive to improve on something good so it reaches it’s full potential.

MY VALUES

Behavior is communication.

Progress over perfection.

Feel better, do better.

Authenticity over Arbitrary.

Parenting is a complex relationship that deserves nuance.

All human beings deserve their basic needs met.

I will always advocate for positive reinforcement, natural consequences, cultivating confidence through independence, and most importantly the idea of "conscious parenting", which encourages a parent to grow in their awareness of their own emotional literacy and learn how to process their stress + triggers alongside their child.

I am certified as a Positive Discipline-certified parent educator, ascribing to the belief that "A Misbehaving Child is a Discouraged Child."

Overall, I uphold progress over perfection and celebrate the wins. I hold a mirror to reflect the good you are doing and constantly remind you of the ways you're impacting your family for years to come.