Because parents are significantly more effective than schools or teachers to advance their child's learning, growth and development.
Parental Involvement plays a stronger factor in a child's academic success than any school, teacher, tutor or coach.
A Parent's Role is like a gardener, in that they protect and provide their children with conditions needed to grow and flourish, adapt and thrive.
A Partnership with Parents means we help parents think like gardeners and act like teachers to help prepare their children for their future.
Great results begin with great questions.
Choose a Concern
I want to talk about....
I want to focus on....
I want to become more...
Answer Questions
What makes this topic important for you?
What are some saboteurs that get in the way of a change you want for your family?
Discover Your Take-Aways
I can see...
I Now I understand....
I Want to Change...
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a life coach help my child succeed academically?
A life coach works with parents to create supportive home environments, develop personalized learning strategies, and build their child's confidence and motivation. Rather than tutoring, coaching focuses on mindset, habits, and routines that set children up for long-term success.
My child struggles with focus and motivation. Can coaching help with that?
Absolutely. Many children face challenges with attention and drive. Coaching helps you, as a parent, understand the root causes and equips you with tools to encourage focus, build routines, and reinforce positive behavior without constant conflict.
How is Life Coaching different from counseling or therapy?
Life coaching and therapy both support personal growth but differ in focus and method.
Life coaching is future-focused and action-oriented. It helps mentally healthy individuals set and achieve goals, improve performance, and create strategies for personal or professional growth. Coaches don’t diagnose or treat mental health issues and aren’t required to be licensed, though many hold certifications.
Therapy (or counseling) focuses on healing emotional pain, addressing mental health conditions, and exploring past experiences. Therapists are licensed professionals trained to diagnose and treat issues like anxiety, depression, or trauma using clinical methods such as CBT or EMDR.
Key difference:
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Coaching = optimizing performance and reaching goals.
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Therapy = healing and resolving emotional or psychological issues.
What ages or grade levels do you work with?
Coaching is effective for parents of children from elementary school through high school. The approach is adapted to each stage — whether it's building foundational habits in younger kids or helping teens with independence and accountability.
How involved do I need to be as a parent?
Parents play a central role in their child's education. Coaching provides you with tools, insights, and guidance to support your child effectively. You'll learn to shift from managing your child’s work to mentoring and motivating them — creating a healthier dynamic for both of you.
What Parents are Saying
Dr. Hayashida-Knight
Parent, and CAO at Citizen University, OR
"Matt's helpfulness is in listening and asking the right question that gets parents moving in the right direction who are trying to find specific ways of supporting their kids’ growth in learning."
Gregory Fraisse
Parent, and Founder and Director of Dental Inc. - France
"I have two children, ages 7 and 9. Matt is always available to listen to what challenges I face, and helps my wife and me make choices we know is best for our kids. It feels good knowing a choice we make will have positive results."
