Be The Kind of Parent You
Want To Be
No parent starts off knowing what to do...
And this idea that we should instinctively know is holding us back and depriving us and our children of the connection we so desperately need. When we parent our kids without working through our own history, we are destined to repeat the patterns we ourselves experienced in our youth, no matter how badly we want to be different.
If you’re tired of endless power struggles, want to heal your own inner child, and want to enjoy your relationships with your children more, then this journey is for you!
Connection
First connect with yourself, so you can show up the way you want for your child
Compassion
Having compassion for your own experience allows you to be a safe harbor for theirs
Resilience
Contrary to popular belief, it’s through developing self compassion and self trust that we become resilient
It’s Never Too Late to
Make a Change
No matter what your relationships look like right now, there is always room for growth.
Maybe things are pretty good, but you want them to be great. Maybe parenting doesn’t feel as good as you want, or maybe it feels absolutely terrible and you want that to change. We can work on it... together.
I know it may seem too hard to change old habits… but small changes can make a big difference over time. And the pay off is both a better relationship with your kids AND with yourself. That, my friend, is priceless!
"Working with Kristin has been such a positive and transformative experience for me. Her empathy, compassion, and completely non-judgemental approach made me feel instantly at ease. She offers thoughtful guidance and practical tools, but more than that, she is a true partner in the tricky business of parenting."
-Mini Kang
"Kristin is a warm and intuitive coach. She embodies a combination of positivity and realism that always puts me at ease in our sessions. Her guidance never felt judgy or condescending, only supportive and heartfelt. I am so grateful for the coaching time I had with Kristin, and the insights she had during that time are still helping me be the mother I want to be"
-Molly Kozma
Meet your coach…
Kristin Leigh Lewis
Hi! I’m a Parent Coach certified through the Jai Institute for Parenting. I came to parent coaching by way of feminist mindset coaching, as taught by Kara Loewentheil.
My mind was totally blown by the notion that we humans have the ability to choose how we want to think and feel about the circumstances in our lives. One of my most important circumstances is that in 2020, I became a mother. And it changed me… on a cellular level. I suddenly had to cope with my metaphorical heart, so precious and fragile, existing outside my body.
I also realized that almost every premise I had about parenting was wrong: I thought that good and appropriately boundaried parents have well-behaved kids; I thought I would mold my child into a good person; and I thought I would be relatively unaffected by the whole process… boy was I wrong! I now believe that parenting is the opportunity of a lifetime!
To put it plainly, it brings up all your shit… and you can choose to work on that by challenging your assumptions, reflecting on your experiences, and learning to move forward with self-compassion and self-trust. If you are brave and dedicated, you can work to become the best version of yourself… the messy, imperfect, wonderfully human parent you choose to be on purpose!
“I don’t know, there’s so much parenting advice out there…”
That’s true. But what sets me apart is, I believe the best parenting strategies come from a parent who is connected to and in a good relationship with both their child AND themselves.
In other words, I believe YOU are the best parent for your child. And this journey of self discovery, combined with insights from experts in neuroscience and psychology, will help you become the version of yourself you actually want to be.
“Did you say neuroscience and psychology?” I sure did! I’ve been a Nurse since 2007, and a Nurse Practitioner since 2017, so having a solid foundation of science at the heart of this parenting program is of the utmost importance to me.
Children are not little adults, so we need to understand what developmental stage they are in and how their brains are working if we want to influence how their nervous system is being wired. These insights also help us understand ourselves, how we were wired as children, and how our past is playing out in our present.
Awareness precedes change. And small changes, practiced over time, can literally rewire our brains! This is called “neuroplasticity”, and it’s the science word for teaching an old dog new tricks. This is how I know it’s never too late for you to make the changes you want to make in your life. So what are you waiting for? In the words of Mary Oliver, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Does this resonate with you?
Then book a free consultation call with me! A no-pressure Zoom call so we can decide if this is a good fit for both of us. I’ll explain my approach and you can share your reasons for coming to coaching.
What’s the value you ask? Lifetime access to our recorded Jai video teachings, extensive Jai workbook with weekly assignments, recommended reading list, and so much more! Not to mention we will meet for one-on-one coaching sessions each of the 12 weeks of the program. (And this, my friend, is where the real magic happens!)
If it feels like the right fit, we can get started! You’ll get personalized attention on a personalized timeline based on your needs, interests and capacities.
"Kristin is an amazing coach. As a first time parent, facing sleep deprivation and focusing all our attention on keeping our child safe and happy… It was a blessing to be able to take a step back with her and think about the underlying philosophy of our parenting. She helped us bring awareness to the fact that some of the goals we had were not actually going to reduce our stress like we had hoped. Kristin really listened to us and helped us adjust our approach to parenting in a way that served us all better."
-Greg & Morgan Nagel
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