I became a parent in an unusual way: I started fostering when I was 38, single, and living across the country from family. And I didn’t have the luxury of starting with an infant; I got two under three, then moved on to teens! Talk about jumping in the deep end! 

What I did have was a lot of experience with kids, excellent training about attachment, development, and trauma, and about 20 years of leadership training.  

Those things gave me the perspective, confidence, and tools that I’ve used to navigate all kinds of parenting challenges. 

I love being a parent! And I’m pretty good at it. Not because of secret knowledge or innate gifting. But because I know how to identify a problem and make a plan. I can tell what's really important and what doesn't matter. I can see the big picture and make day to day decisions that line up with my ultimate purpose: Launching a strong person into the world, secure in attachment, knowing they are loved. ​

Now it's my privilege to help other parents navigate the rough spots and build strong, loving relationships with their kids!