Parenting Is a Relationship

Feel calm, confident, and connected – while getting kids to listen. I can show you how.

Your Life Can Be Different

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"Working with Anna is great. I love her approach about staying connected with your child and to look where "bad" behavior is coming from. Instead of punishment! After every session I feel empowered and supported. She teaches me how to help my kids handling their emotions...."

-Ina, Mother of 2

Does This Sound Like You?

You want to feel more connected, present and patient
You resort to threats, yelling, bribes, rewards and punishments to get kids to listen and do what you ask them to do
You want to parent differently than your parents
You want to learn and grow and be the best version of yourself
Feelings are tough to handle-the feelings of the child (anger, frustration, tantrums) and your own feelings (fears, guilt, frustration, anger)
You have a court order for parenting classes or co-parenting counseling

I am a Parent Too

I know first hand what you are going through. From morning battles to getting kids dressed, to getting out the door on time. Power struggles, defiance and not listening.
Or struggling to take care of your own needs without feeling guilty. Trying to balance parenthood and work, and juggle the endless responsibilities of running a household with limited support. Parenting is hard.

I fundamentally believe that social and emotional support for parents is VITAL.
I am on a mission to help children through helping parents. I am dedicated to shifting the mainstream parenting paradigm-moving from punishments and rewards model to one of understanding, compassion and collaboration. I would love for you to join in that movement.

Having worked with parents, children, teachers for over 25 years I have developed powerful tools to help navigate parenthood with ease and confidence, such as my 4- step CALM formula to help parents to stay calm in the moment, the Freedom Frame- for setting limits with firmness and kindness.

Through my trauma-informed approach I help parents to process their childhood experiences, create a coherent narrative about their life, understand themselves better and heal.

What sets me apart is my original - RADICAL self-care model. Great parenting begins with us.

All You Need is Support and Guidance

I would like to support you on your parenting journey. Give you new tools, knowledge and skills for you to navigate the daily challenges so that you can feel more confident, enjoy your kids and life more. You don't have to continue feeling overwhelmed, guilty and frustrated.
Yelling doesn't have to be part of your parenting repertoire.

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Hi, I'm Anna

I’m the founder of Authentic Parenting, a psychologist, educator and parent coach. As a mom, I’ve had the privilege of growing alongside my child for the past 16 years.

My true passion is helping children thrive. I’ve witnessed a lot of child suffering and abuse, and have had the honor of working with orphans, street children, youth at risk, juvenile delinquents, and children with special needs. Children are our future, and we hold both the privilege and responsibility of shaping it.