Testimonials

"I have professionals in various aspects of my life to help me excel, so the idea of working with a Parenting Coach made a lot of sense. Dana has been a tremendous resource to me; she is honest and direct without trying to impose a prepackaged approach. Dana has helped me understand not only what is going on behind my kids' behavior, but also how I can respond most effectively to them."

J.S.  |  FATHER OF 3

“I eagerly looked forward to my one-hour coaching session each week with Dana. She validated my concerns, highlighted my strengths, and helped me see key insights around self-care and how to rely on my core values to be more confident in my decision-making as a parent. After coaching, I feel more confident and am less indecisive. I'm walking away with a new perspective on parenting that makes me feel empowered and grateful. Dana is amazing. Her attention to detail and personable nature made it incredibly easy for me to engage and interact. I absolutely would recommend her to anyone wanting to focus on their parenting approach.”

A.D.  |  Mother OF 2

"I am a single mother of two and also a professional in the mental health field, but after my divorce I found myself needing support in parenting my children. Dana was a life raft for me. She provided sound, consistent, evidence-based advice, and she also let me know that I was not alone. Dana has the ability to share parenting strategies while also supporting and believing in the parent. I have learned much about the teenage developmental stage, appropriate interventions and myself through Dana’s steadfast direction and care."

S.K.  |  MOTHER OF 2

Featured Collaborations

Eli Talk

My ELI talk is important to anyone who is a parent, or works with parents, or hopes to be a parent --because we can write our own manual.  We can know our values…we can articulate our values…and we can make decisions with those values clearly in mind and get the outcome we desire.  I don’t want everyone to parent like I do…but I do want every parent to know that they have unique strengths and skills to make this ride so much more fun!

Luncheon Presentation

“Dear Stress, Let’s Break Up!”

That’s how I began a presentation I gave at the EPWNG (Exclusive Professional Women’s Networking Group) annual luncheon that featured four presentations on the topic, “Unstress for Success: Tools for Shifting Stress into Power.”

But given what a pipe dream that is, I quickly followed up my opening line with the reality: “Stress is Here to Stay.” 

So, if stress is here to stay…what tools can we parents use to manage the inevitable and be more successful and happy in our lives? Check out my blog post to learn my 4 tips

Centering Class at Northwestern Medical Group

Meeting with expectant parents as part of their Centering program to provide guidance on ‘what to expect when you bring baby home’.  During pregnancy the focus is on maternal and fetal health and preparations for a healthy delivery. But what comes next? My conversation with moms and dads provided an opportunity for them to consider everything from their wishes for their unborn child to managing grandparents to introducing siblings to baby.

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