My journey began as the child of an alcoholic. I went to college and earned a degree in child development with a focus on psychology, marriage and family dynamics, and parent education so that I could have the “perfect family”. I was married at 22 years old, had two children, and learned there is no perfect family.

I survived a cancer diagnosis at 33 years old, the same time that I lost my best friend to cancer. Then my dad died of alcoholism, my mom went in to a debilitating depression which later became dementia, I went through a divorce from my husband of 23 years, and then he committed suicide.

How do you bounce back from all that you might be wondering?

Resilience, social connections, exercise, nutrition, sleep, lots of counseling for my own mental health, many self-help books, and friends - did I mention how important social connections are?! We all need a wellness coach at times because Mom Life is hard.  

I’m now in my next “wave of mom life”, and some days the waves knock me down as I recently lost my sweet mother. Mom Life comes in waves throughout the ages and stages we experience. Caring for our wellness can be a challenge as we navigate all the joys and concerns of parenting.

With over 30 years of experience in working with children and families as a teacher and parent educator, offering teacher training and mentoring, and being a mom, there probably isn’t a problem or challenge I haven’t dealt with or helped someone deal with. I help moms explore the importance of self-care and enhance their parenting skills to be mentally and emotionally strong throughout the Waves of Mom Life. I provide research-based strategies to help build confidence and vitality in lives so moms can navigate the Waves of Mom Life with strength, resilience, and self-care.

Wellness Coaches listen, communicate, motivate, and inspire! My coaching with compassion will help you improve your quality of Mom Life! Get started by contacting me at wavesofmomlife@gmail.com for a free initial consultation.