Coaching
Building harmony through conversation.
There is no School for Parenting
No books, articles, podcasts, or advice columns adequately prepare us for what is often referred to as the most challenging job in the world. It is on-the-job training requiring every resource we have—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And it doesn’t end when they leave for college. Every child’s individual needs demand our full attention, creativity, and flexibility. And, we are often overworked, depleted, and exhausted. There are moments when many of us don’t have the bandwidth to navigate the daily ups and downs, let alone the bigger challenges we encounter.
That’s where I come in.
I offer clients a compassionate, objective perspective, and practical strategies to help you manage each stage of the parenting journey.
My work is shaped by many roles I have held over the years: student, performer, teacher, and parent. Each has taught my something valuable about growth, resilience, and connection. And it’s from this place that I bring both love and deep understanding to our coaching work together.
The parents I work with are thoughtful, curious, and engaged. Their values guide their actions — on the soccer field, in the practice room, and at the kitchen table.
“To be a good practice partner for my kids, first I needed to be a good parent, and to be a good parent, I needed to put on my own oxygen mask first.
I stopped stressing so much about whether my kids were practicing their instruments, and instead, I started practicing.
I am very grateful to Miriam, and it's thanks to her coaching that I'm at this point in my journey. “
— Sabrina, Engineer, pianist, parent
“Her tools continue to serve me daily.”
Identity
Becoming a parent happens virtually overnight. Becoming the parent we want to be is a daily process. Opportunities for change reveal themselves when we choose to pause before responding. My clients gain insight into their own habitual ways of thinking and of reacting, finding solutions to complex problems, and developing more agency as they navigate their parenting journeys.
Power in Perspective
There is a reason parenting is often referred to as “in the trenches.” It is often intense and always unpredictable, limiting our ability to see the big picture. Coaching offers the opportunity to take a step back, to reframe for greater clarity. Each client’s unique needs are at the core of my work.
You don’t have to do this alone.
Coaching Q & A’s
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The two differ in multiple ways, but the short answer is that therapy is often long-term, focusing on mental health and on psychological patterns. Coaching provides support and accountability, and is focused on action steps and practical strategies to manage specific challenges.
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I am here to listen. What are your concerns? What are your objectives? Together, we will explore your parenting goals, discuss current challenges, and then strategize a plan for moving forward.
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That depends on your specific goals and the complexity of the issues that brought you to coaching. The number of meetings is flexible and tailored to your individual needs.
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Yes. Coaching can be especially meaningful when navigating relationships with older children. My work supports connection that evolves over the long term.
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Absolutely. Coaching is about growth, awareness, and intentional communication. Everyone can benefit from support in fostering meaningful relationships—both at work and at home.
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Contact me to schedule an initial conversation. Meetings take place either in person or via zoom.
Do you have a question?
Send your question to Miriam using this form, and she’ll reply with answers and more information. Thank you!