Throughout my life, I have had a deep love and curiosity for understanding children and their perspectives. I’ve always sought to learn how they perceive the world, how they learn, and what they need to truly thrive.

My passion for understanding childhood development led me to become a Montessori teacher, eager to uncover the secrets of how children grow and learn. While my experience as a Montessori teacher provided valuable insights, I felt there was still more to discover.  Knowledge to me is exciting, and despite coming from a socio-economically deprived background, I have always had a restless hunger to learn.

So, I made the decision to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Studies, all while raising my four young children. Through dedication and hard work, (and very long nights) I achieved a First-Class Honours degree, which equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of the field.

With my academic accomplishments, I embarked on a fulfilling career as an Early Years Educator, working with high-need families from diverse backgrounds. I embraced the challenges and opportunities this role offered, not only working with neurodiverse children but also providing support to their families. Recognizing the importance of holistic care, I later transitioned to working as a Family Support Practitioner. Whilst in this role I became a Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) Practitioner as well as a Circle of Security Parenting Practitioner. These invaluable early intervention tools further fortified my ability to support parents, enabling them to develop strong, lasting attachments and nurturing parent-child relationships.

Throughout my career, I have worked with hundreds of parents, supporting them in understanding what their children need to grow and thrive, both physically and emotionally.

Throughout my life’s work, I have dedicated myself to children and families. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact in their lives, offering the tools and support needed to build strong, loving relationships.

My desire to continue supporting parents in their relationships with their children is as strong as ever. This led me to discover my true calling as a Transformational Parenting Coach.

Drawing from my personal journey, which has had its fair share of suffering and struggles, I bring a profound appreciation and understanding of life that fills me with empathy and wisdom.

My main area of passion and expertise lies in supporting families experiencing generational cultural disconnect between parents and children. I have personal insight into the challenges and conflict that can arise in such situations. I have successfully helped families who felt deeply disconnected from their children to the point where they barely recognised them and felt like they had nothing in common.

During these tough times, they felt like they were failing as parents and the daily conflicts with their children were overwhelming.

I hope this first-hand perspective gives you a better understanding of my background and expertise. I am dedicated to guiding and empowering parents, helping them build strong, loving relationships.

Are you, at times, feeling overwhelmed, at a loss and simply don’t know what to do? Do you often feel like everyone else has it figured out while you’re still searching for answers? I want you to know that you are not alone in these feelings. Many people have experienced the same emotions at some point in their parenting journey. We are all imperfect humans doing our best, and although it’s challenging, as a certified Transformational Parenting Coach, I can help make it easier for you.

I specialise in simplifying parenting and guiding individuals towards compassion for themselves and their children. My goal is to help you build strong, lasting connections with your loved ones and gain confidence in your abilities as a parent. I firmly believe that you are stronger than you think, and with my support and guidance, you can uncover the answers that lie within you.

Using science and research-based coaching skills, tools, and frameworks, I offer personalised one-on-one, couples, and group coaching sessions in Transformational Parenting. My approach includes a comprehensive 12-week course, which covers various topics designed to bring about transformative change and foster peace, connection and cooperation with your child or children.

I also offer one-on-one or couples’ individual sessions the choice is yours.

Some of the topics we would cover should you choose the 12 week program would be: Making sense of attachment science, Making sense of the nervous system science, Making sense of mindsight and brain science as well as Making sense of emotional intelligence and much more.

If you feel that I can help you on your parenting journey, I encourage you to reach out to me. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. You can contact me via email at bernadette@thrivetogetherparenting.com.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation via Zoom or Teams, where we can discuss your needs and determine how I can best support you.

Remember, parenting is a shared human experience, and together, we can create new paradigms that lead to optimal parenting experiences characterised by peace, connection and cooperation.