Connected Parenting for Sensitive, Spirited Kids and Teens

Gentle practices for building a strong, respectful relationship and leaving behind the authoritarian methods that break your bond.

In a world where you worry about being judged for your kids’ behaviour, or whether they’ll be confident or have friends–it takes courage and confidence to step out of the mainstream and put connection first before behaviour.

But connection is the key to behaviour change and authentic self-expression.

Hi, I'm Colleen

A connected parenting mentor to parents of sensitive kids—toddlers to teens. Author. Mom and stepmom of two young men.

Learning to connect with yourself and your kids is life-changing. It builds confidence, self-esteem, resilience and gives your child the ability to have loving, mutually respectful relationships, not only with you, but with friends, spouse or partner, and their employer or employees. It supports them throughout their lifetime.

If you’re a parent of a sensitive child who’s looking for a gentle approach to help you stay connected and support your child through difficult situations, so you can have a strong respectful relationship and enjoy parenting your child again, welcome. You’re in the right place.

“I’m amazed at how quickly she responded to the techniques.”

“I was feeling hopeless, ashamed and fearful of my highly sensitive child’s intense emotional outbursts, defiance and my inability to parent her in a way that didn’t break her spirit or would scar her for life. Since our meeting, I’ve been able to calmly and respectfully handle any outburst in a way that strengthens the connection with my daughter and gives her the skills to cope in a much healthier way. I’m amazed by how quickly she responded to the techniques.”

~ Krista Bauer, Mom of 4yo and 2yo

How can I help you find practical strategies to cultivate a respectful, loving relationship with your child or teen, and change outdated parenting patterns?

Manage Difficult Behaviours or Teen Rebellion

Parenting techniques to calm, regulate and connect with your child or teen, so your home is more peaceful and your kids can have the skills for healthy relationships throughout their lifetime

Break Patterns of People-Pleasing and/or Reduce Anxiety

Support your child to feel confident to be themselves instead of needing others’ approval or letting anxiety stop them from trying new things in life, so they can live life fully without holding back.

Learn to Stay Calmer When Emotionally Triggered