Tweens & Teens
Congratulations, You’ve Been Promoted
Your child is growing up, and the job just changed. Less managing, more guiding. It’s the hardest promotion you’ll ever get, and I can help you grow into it.
The Big Shift
What worked at five doesn't work at fifteen.
Somewhere between elementary school and high school, the rules change. The child who used to tell you everything now answers "fine" and heads to their room. The strategies that used to work, like redirecting, timeouts and sticker charts, suddenly don't.
That's not a sign something is wrong. It's a sign your child is growing up. Tweens and teens need more independence, more privacy and more say in their own lives. They also still need you, just differently.
I'll help you understand what's happening, stay connected through the changes, and find a calm, confident way to guide your teen.
Your role is changing
from manager, to coach, to trusted guide
As kids grow, the most effective parents shift how they lead. Knowing where your child is helps you know what they need from you.
Little Kids
You're the Manager
You set the routines, make most decisions and keep them safe. They need structure, consistency and lots of connection.
Tweens
You're the Coach
They start making more choices, and some will be wrong. You teach, practice and let them learn from small mistakes while the stakes are low.
Teens
You're the Trusted Guide
They make more of their own decisions. Your job is to stay calm, share your values and be the safe place they come back to.
How I Can Help
New stage, new challenges
These are some of the things parents of tweens and teens bring to me most often.
Pulling Away
Closed doors and one-word answers. How to stay close while giving them room to grow.
Phones & Screens
Setting limits that stick, without turning every evening into a battle.
Big Emotions
Eye rolls, slammed doors and sudden storms. Staying calm when they can't.
Friends & Social Pressure
Helping them handle friendships, group chats and fitting in.
School Stress & Motivation
Homework fights, grades and the "why bother?" phase.
Independence & Trust
Curfews, rides, first jobs, and how much freedom is the right amount.
"We had been working with her for the last year to navigate through some challenges with our teenager, and she was and is able to help us change our approach and become more present and positive parents."Larisa, Parent
Getting Started
How we'll work together
Free Consultation
Tell me what's going on at home. We'll talk about where you're stuck and whether coaching is a good fit.
Weekly Sessions
60-minute Zoom sessions focused on your family and your teen. In-person meetings are available for San Diego families.
Customized Action Plan
After every session, I'll send you detailed notes with clear next steps you can put into practice that same day.