BOARD CERTIFIED PARENT COACH and Family Life Educator

Positive parenting skills can be learned.

OUR KIDS MATTER, more than anything.

But if parenting is the most important thing you will ever do, why does it feel so hard?

Because you weren’t prepared for it . . . the chaos, the power struggles, and the self-doubt.

The good news is that parenting skills can be learned. In my 4-STEP PROCESS, I will help you reclaim your confidence in parenting.

Through it all, you will have peace of mind knowing that you are implementing RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES because I only recommend tools that have been shown by social science to work in real families.

Reclaim your confidence as a parent in four easy steps.

  • 1. Reflect

    First, you will reflect on the parenting and attachment styles you were raised with. What are your strengths? What needs to change?

  • 2. Connect

    Second, you will work to build meaningful connection with your child. A strong parent-child relationship serves as the foundation for all teaching.

  • 3. Set Limits

    Third, you will learn to set and maintain age-appropriate limits. I will teach you positive discipline tools that are firm, respectful, and loving.

  • 4. Build Autonomy

    Finally, you will implement strategies that build your child’s autonomy and independence. Because your end goal is to raise a competent adult, not an obedient child.

Are you local? Join me for a free parenting class in McCall, ID.

Education & Certifications

Because I care where my information comes from, and I know you do too.

  • Master of arts in secondary education

  • North Carolina State University

  • Center for Credentialing & Education

  • University of Pennsylvania

  • The Gottman Institute

  • Active Parenting Publishers (APP)

What Clients Are Saying about Lesli

Coaching with Lesli was a wonderful experience! She has such a bright, positive, patient personality, and a good listening ear that helped me feel confident and comfortable while she helped me discover my strengths and talents. She is so easy to talk to and I feel she truly helped me improve myself.

— Juliet, age 16

Coaching has been an amazing experience for me. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is feeling down, overwhelmed, stressed, or who just feels like they could be doing more and would like to explore new ways to do so. Lesli is an amazing coach!

— Preston, age 22

-Debbie, mother of 4

Before I took Lesli's parenting class, I was frustrated and stuck in an ask multiple times, yell, then threaten to take things away pattern with my kids. Nothing was working. My kids weren't listening, and I was tired of trying the same things and getting the same results. Lesli's No Drama Discipline class seriously changed my life! I've been able to connect with my children, build our relationships, and validate their worries and concerns. The knowledge I gained helps me understand why my kids act the way they do and gave me positive discipline tools that are easy to implement. I loved Lesli's class and learned so much! She is very approachable, easy to talk to, and is so good at what she does!

Let’s chat.

All sessions are available online, from the comfort of your own home.