Meet Your Coaches
We’re moms, Child-Centered Play Therapists, and parent coaches with a combined 50 years of experience and more than 11000 clinical hours supporting children and families.
Over the years, our play therapy clinic has grown, and with that growth came a challenge—we simply couldn’t meet the increasing demand for support. Too many families were waiting for help, and we knew there had to be another way to reach them.
That’s why we created our parent coaching program.
Our goal is to bring the same relationship-based principles and practical strategies we use every day in the playroom directly to parents. We believe parents are the most important people in a child’s life, and when parents feel supported, confident, and equipped, meaningful change happens—not just during a therapy session, but in everyday moments at home.
We’ve had the privilege of watching these approaches transform family relationships, reduce power struggles, and help children thrive. Time and again, we’ve seen that when parents understand the “why” behind their child’s behavior and know how to respond with confidence and connection, lasting change is possible.
We’d be honoured to become part of your village—to encourage you, support you, and help you build the confidence to parent in a way that feels calm, connected, and true to your family’s values.
Mary Tuhkala
Angela Uncles
Eileen Prasad
Real-Life Parenting Challenges We Can Work Through Together
No concern is too small if it’s affecting your family’s daily life. Whether you’re navigating a new stage of development or feeling stuck in a recurring struggle, coaching provides personalized support to help you better understand your child and respond with confidence.
Here are just a few of the challenges that we have helped families navigate:
Daily Routines & Transitions
- Leaving the playground without a meltdown
- Bedtime battles and bedtime anxiety
- Morning routines that feel stressful
- Hair brushing, teeth brushing, bathing, and other daily care routines
- Transitioning away from screens
- Getting out the door for school or activities
Big Emotions & Challenging Behaviors
- Frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts
- Aggression, hitting, biting, or sibling conflict
- Difficulty listening or cooperating
- Separation anxiety
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
Confidence & Independence
- Reluctance to try new things
- Resistance to participating in sports, extracurricular activities, or social events
- Building self-esteem and resilience
- Encouraging independence without power struggles
Family Changes & Difficult Experiences
- Separation and divorce
- Navigating the conversation about separation with your children
- Helping children transition smoothly between homes
- Supporting children through grief and loss
- Medical trauma, hospital experiences, or difficult procedures
- Welcoming a new sibling
- Other significant family or life transitions
Relationships
- Strengthening parent-child connection
- Reducing sibling rivalry and conflict
- Supporting friendships and social confidence
- Creating calmer, more connected family relationships
Every child is unique, and no two families are alike. Coaching isn’t about finding a quick fix—it’s about understanding what’s underneath your child’s behavior and building practical, relationship-based strategies that fit your family’s values and everyday life.