Hey, it’s Mel

As a parenting consultant, I specialize in supporting families with children ages 1-10. In my 8 years of Montessori classroom teaching, I helped hundreds of children and their families overcome a wide range of challenges.

While I loved my time as a teacher, managing an entire classroom of children limited the individual attention I could provide individual families. Now, I bridge the gap between school and home, offering parents judgment-free support and assistance in fostering healthy habits.

As I build my initial roster of families, I’m offering special rates for both in-person and phone sessions. I’d love to schedule a brief call to learn more about your family and explore how my services might be able to help your family thrive.

What is a parenting consultant?

Parenting is arguably the most important and challenging job we’ll ever take on, yet most do it with little if any formal training or guidance.

Imagine having a personalized, expert resource to turn to for processing and feedback, someone who understands you and your family’s unique situation and is dedicated to helping you navigate the ups and downs of raising children.

In our busy lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice out there. Books, podcasts, and social media can offer great tips, but they can’t replace the one-on-one support that a consultant provides. My role is to help you cut through the noise and find the strategies, routines, and communication that will work specifically for your family.

How can I help?

Behavior Management:

Transitions, School Drop-Offs, Sleep Challenges, Establishing morning and after school routines

Emotional Support:

On-Call Parent Support, Managing Anxiety, Healthy Communication

Home Structure Support:

Child-Conscious Home Design, Organization for Independence, Meal Planning

Kristin S. says…

“Working with Melissa has made me a better parent! It’s helped me build confidence and feel more like I know what I’m doing. I like being able to contact her when questions arise between me and my partner. Parenting can be isolating, so helpful to be able to have a kind, supportive resource available.”

Testimonials

Cory and Matt say…

“Melissa has been a great help
in understanding our child’s needs. She is available for quick troubleshooting with our 2 year old via phone call or text. Working with Melissa has helped us become more patient and curious parents. She has gotten to know our child and our family and is able to point out things we never thought of.”

Maggie A. says…

“Melissa has been an incredible resource for our family. She has a remarkable ability to understand both the child’s perspective and ours as parents, which has brought more harmony and understanding into our home. Working with Mel has made us feel more confident in our parenting and more connected as a family.”

FAQ

  • We'll start with a call to see if we're a good fit. If so, we will begin our consulting relationship with a judgement-free introductory observation of your family dynamics.

  • I offer a variety of ways to help according to your needs and availability. These can include:

    Single Session Consultation

    Observation Sessions

    Workshops

    On-call Support

    Home Organization

    Let’s start with a call and see what would be the most beneficial!

  • 1 hour single session - $125

    In Home Observation + 1 hour session -$150

    30 minute phone call or Zoom meeting - $60 (returning clients only)

    An introductory package rate of $350 includes 3 in-home visits and 2, 30-minute phone calls.

    Workshops - $200

    Home Organization $75-125/hr

    *Don't let finances be in the way of getting a consultation. If this is an issue for you, contact me and we can work something out.

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free check-in call to see if we’re a good fit