Parenting is Hard.

Burnout is Real.

You Deserve Support!

Emotional Surges

Navigating your children's intense emotions can be overwhelming.

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Testing Boundaries

Frustration builds when your children push boundaries or disregard limits.

Behavioral Challenges

It can be frightening when your children show aggression or submissiveness.

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Peer Relationships

The influence of your children's choice of friends, or the lack of friendships, can be concerning.

Power Struggles

When your children challenge you it may feel disrespectful.

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Bonding Concerns

It can be quite distressing when your bond with your children feels fragile or diminishes as they mature.

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Parental Exhaustion

Daily stresses and adverse personal histories undermine our parenting intentions, leading to

self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy.

You are not alone ...

There is hope ...

I empower you to cultivate the relationships you desire.

Here’s what to expect from our time together:

Effective Strategies

Practical tools to manage behavioral challenges, disconnection, and communication breakdowns.

Enhanced Parent-Child Relationships

Ways to cultivate meaningful connections that emphasize

open communication, empathy,

and mutual respect.

Improved Communication

Techniques for fostering a culture of open, Nonviolent communication within your family.

Personal Growth

Experiences of self-discovery and resilience, leading to a more fulfilling parenting journey.

Increased Emotional Intelligence

Greater self-awareness to respond more calmly and effectively to

your children’s needs

and challenging behaviors.

Personalized Support

Guidance to confidently tackle your parenting challenges and support

your family's unique needs.

Reclaim peace and harmony through empathetic coaching today.

You've got this and I've got you.

HEALING

Reflect on your past to break negative patterns for your children’s sake.

trust

Strengthen family bonds through open, honest, non-violent communication.

harmony

Foster connection, teamwork, and respect with your children.

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“I cannot speak highly enough about how much [Michele’s] coaching and the program have changed my parenting. This is the first parenting-help experience that I have had where the work actually focuses on the parent and our own journey of healing and awareness, which then translates to our children.”

-Nicole P.

I understand how difficult it is for parents to ask for support.

It certainly was for me...

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Hello!

I’m Michele McGonigle De Young—mom to a son (12) and daughter (10), wife to my best friend, and a Parenting, Family, and Relationship Coach.

Before my children arrived, I vowed to raise them differently than I was raised. Yet, as work pressures and daily demands piled up, I found myself overwhelmed and often short-tempered, leading to cycles of shame and regret.

Determined to change, I turned to The Jai Institute, where my coach guided me through the Transformational Parenting Process. This experience shifted my focus from conflict to genuine connection, helping me identify and break harmful patterns from my childhood.

Now, I approach parenting with Mindful Intention™, fostering empathy, trust, and deeper relationships with my children. Inspired by my journey, I became a parenting coach to share this transformation with others.

Let’s embark on this parenting journey together!

Many were raised with a 'power-over' approach,

which can lead to harmful behaviors during times of stress.

This often results in methods that damage relationships

and present ongoing challenges in parenting.

By addressing past traumas, we open the door to breaking negative patterns

and fostering meaningful change.

Many parents aspire to raise their children differently,

and with guidance and support, they can achieve that vision.

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Next Steps:

When you book a connection call with me, we will discuss what is going on for you and your family so I understand where I may offer support.

I will describe my approach and the options we have for working together. You may ask any questions to determine what type of support best fits your life and schedule.

If it feels right to you, we can book our first session and get started. If it is not a good fit, I will do my best to offer alternative resources or suggestions for support wherever possible. There is no pressure; it is simply an opportunity to see if we are a good match to work together.

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It’s Never Too Late to

Explore, Grow, and Change ...

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PARENTING, FAMILY, & RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT