Parenting with Purpose
Practical, evidence-based skills for raising resilient, independent kids
Helping families move from conflict to connection.
New Class starts 9/10/2026!
Thursdays 11:30-1:00 Pacific * 8 Weeks
Parenting is harder than ever.
Parents today are navigating anxiety, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, technology, school stress, and increasing mental health concerns—often without practical guidance.
If you’ve ever wondered:
• Why does everything turn into a power struggle?
• How do I motivate my child without nagging?
• How do I set limits without damaging our relationship?
• Why do consequences seem to make things worse?
• How do I stay calm when my child isn’t?
You’re not alone.
Parenting with Purpose offers practical tools that help families communicate more effectively while building resilience, responsibility, and independence.
What You’ll Learn
Improve Communication
Learn validation skills that reduce defensiveness and increase connection.
Reduce Conflict
Respond differently to power struggles, emotional outbursts, and challenging behaviors.
Build Independence
Support your child’s growth without rescuing or micromanaging.
Strengthen Your Relationship
Create more positive interactions and fewer battles.
Solve Problems Together
Learn a collaborative approach that helps children become invested in solutions.
What Makes This Course Different?
✔ Evidence-based curriculum grounded in proven stategies
✔ Practical, not theoretical: skills you can use right away
✔ Interactive discussion and real-life examples
✔ Weekly handouts and take-home tools
✔ Taught by experienced parent coaches who work with families every day
Who Is This Course For?
This class is designed for parents of tweens, teens, and young adults who want to:
• Improve communication
• Reduce conflict at home
• Build executive functioning and independence
• Better support children with ADHD, anxiety, or emotional regulation challenges
• Parent with more confidence and less frustration
The skills in this course are beneficial to virtually every family
Course Overview
8 weekly session | 1.5 hours each | Conducted over Zoom | Covering such topics as
Validation
Building Positive Relationships
Emotional Regulation
Motivation
Setting Limits
Natural Consequences
Collaborative Problem Solving
Materials and content in this course are used with permission from Your Parent Compass by Nancy Cohen, PhD and Tracy Kalloway, LMHC.
Encouraging Responsibility & Independence
Meet Your Instructors
We’re Lara and Sheri—parent coaches, educators, and advocates who have spent decades helping families navigate school, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and the transition to adulthood.
We’ve seen firsthand that parents don’t need more judgment. They need practical skills that work in real life.
Lara Raban
Education Specialist & Executive Function Coach
Sheri Louis
Emotional Development Specialist & Parent/Family Coach
Our goal is to give you tools that create calmer days, stronger relationships, and more confident kids.
Small changes in how we respond can create lasting changes in our relationships
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this therapy?
No. This is an educational skills course.
Will I have homework?
You’ll receive practical exercises to try between sessions.
Is this only for parents of children with ADHD?
No. The skills are beneficial for virtually every family.
Can both parents attend?
Absolutely.
What ages is this designed for?
Tweens, teens, and young adults. Ages 10 - 30.
Ready to Create Lasting Change?
Practical skills. Stronger relationships. More confident parenting.
