Counselling for parents to be, parents of babies, and parents of young children.

This is not a parenting site.

This is a place for parents to focus on themselves, to get support for themselves as people, to remember who they were, and discover who they are now that they are parents.

Once a baby comes into your life, everything changes. Your sense of self, your self confidence, your relationship with your partner, (if you have one) your friendships, your body image, your fatigue, your lack of freedom…Parents may ask themselves “Who am I?”

Having a baby up-ends your world.

I am here to help you get grounded, to help you feel good about yourself and to help you feel confident that you are doing the best for your baby and/or young children.

ABOUT ME

In the old days, new parents looked to their elders for guidance and support because lived experience can often have a lot to offer (yes I know, some of you would Never ask your parents for advise!) 

 I want you to know that I am definitely an Elder. I have a long history of working with parents and young children. Over many years I have acquired much wisdom, knowledge and compassion. I want to share this with you to make your life and your parenting journey easier.

MY BACKGROUND and MY CREDENTIALS

I have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught young children in preschools and in childcare centres in the Berkeley School District. I was the Director of the Demonstration Early Childhood Centre at Vancouver Community College. I was the Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George BC.

Once my children were  born I trained to be a La Leche League Leader (breastfeeding support person), leading monthly meetings and always available for phone help. After moving to Nelson,BC, I continued to run La Leche League meetings and was hired to work in the government financed Life After Birth support program for new moms, for three years. Once the new designation “Lactation Consultant” was developed I took the exams and held the credential for 15 years. I was a La Leche Leader for 30 years.

My former husband and I decided to open a much needed children’s store in Nelson, which was dearly loved by the community. Aside from having well researched quality and durable products, the store  had many play centres for children, a large nursing room, and even a tiny toilet and change table in the bathroom. I was frequently asked by customers for parenting advice, and breastfeeding support, which I loved to provide.

After 25 years I sold the store.         

After retiring I realized that I missed working with parents and children and decided to go back to school and study for a diploma in counselling. I received my diploma in 2025 and am now a Registered Counsellor. My newly acquired knowledge has provided me with an expanded skillset allowing me to support parents in a deeper and more personal way.

Parenting Today

It is well documented that the first five years of life are the most critical. They are also the most difficult. With the advent of the internet and social media, parenting advice has exploded. Some of the advice is solid and well researched, some advice is just someone’s opinion, some advice comes from “influencers” who set unrealistic expectations and often promote ideas that are developmentally unsound and that feed into parents’ insecurities. I have seen many parenting approaches come and go.

What is missing from much online advice, is the acknowledgment that all babies and children are different. There is definitely not “one size fits all” and when online influencers peddle “The Approach”, parents often get disheartened because “The Approach” does not work for their children.

When you and I work together we will utilize a range of approaches to support you in feeling good about yourself, your parenting and your relationships. 

I look forward to supporting you on your journey.