Meet Dana

 

Dana Hirt, M.Ed., PCI® Certified

My focus as a coach is on “Intentional Parenting”, a mindful approach that encourages moms and dads to trust their instincts and let their core values guide their parenting decisions. The end result is children who grow into value-driven, independent, and responsible adults. Using this framework, I have helped many parents feel more confident in their decision-making and experience more joy and less stress as parents. 

Next to the job of co-parenting my three fantastic young adults, I can’t imagine a job more meaningful or more vital than being a parenting coach.

Specialties

Values-driven decision making, Co-parenting/Divorce, Technology/media issues, Limit setting/discipline, Parental stress/self-care, Resilience, Sibling rivalry, Pregnancy/infancy, Toddlers, tweens and teens, and College-aged children.

 
 
 

My personal and professional journey

My aptitude as a mom — and expertise as a parenting coach — are supported by both education and professional experience. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology from Brown University, a master’s in Education, Human Development, and Learning from DePaul University and the Institute for Psychoanalysis, and a Certificate in Divorce Mediation Skills from Northwestern University.

And in October 2021, I successfully completed the parent coach certification program with PCI®, a rigorous, theory-based graduate-level program.

Thirty years of experience in the field of educational psychology in clinical, school, and private-practice settings has been a great professional training ground. I have taught in the classroom, consulted with parents, worked one-on-one with students, partnered with therapists and other allied professionals, advocated in schools, and led parenting workshops.

Since launching Dana Hirt Parenting in 2015, I have successfully coached parents through the ups and downs of raising children — a job that became even more challenging during the coronavirus pandemic. And I’m looking forward to coaching many, many more.

Remember, you don't have to parent alone! Help and support is only a phone call away. Please take advantage of my free 30-minute consultation to learn more about how we might work together.

I can’t wait to partner with you on your parenting journey!