family support
Empowering families for success - at home & school
“They really know their stuff – everything from the inner workings of a child’s brain development (oh! that’s why they do that!) to real-world suggestions for how to work through difficult parenting situations.”
- Marie S
your family support team
Hi there, we’re Lara and Sheri!
Between us, we’ve been a teacher, an engineer, a parenting educator, a tutor, and a stay-at-home mom. No experience has gone to waste.
We hear again and again from other parents that they need more. More information. More support. More understanding.
We believe the parent-child relationship is the key to success. We provide parents with the skills and tools they need to raise grounded adults with a healthy relationship to technology.
At the same time, we boost their child’s executive function, social/emotional skills, and ultimately, their self-esteem.
We know how hard this gig is. We also know it can get better. We can help you get there too.
Need to cut to the point?
“This is an astounding support system that produced deep insight for me.”
- Chris R
Our Coaching Method
Everything we do at The Parallel Project is based on these Four Quadrants.
We know that the best way to make positive change is to be in a loving relationship with your tween/teen.
The flight attendants are correct. You have to put on your own oxygen mask before you can help anyone else.
Building your team and accepting help scaffolds your family’s success.
You are an expert on your child and therefore their biggest advocate.
FAQs
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A coach, for parenting. Really, it’s that simple. Our parent coaches listen, encourage, and provide the information & resources you need for your family to thrive.
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Confidence, inspiration, information, non-judgemental support, and more. We get your family back on track with individualized, focused goal setting and action.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Don’t understand what’s happening with your teen? Parenting is the most important job you’ll ever have, but it doesn’t have to be the hardest.
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We get it - parents are busy! But are you spending time battling over homework and doing endless research on how to make things better? Wouldn’t you rather be enjoying your family? We help you narrow in on actions to take NOW to save time AND frustration. It’s true that “a stitch in time saves nine” (or 15 or 20!).
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No. We aren’t medical providers or therapists so we can’t bill insurance.
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No. We don’t provide therapy or medical services. Need help finding a therapist? Here are 5 tips.
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Yes, please! Our parent coaching happens on the phone or online. We live in the PNW, but we’re a geographically mixed-up bunch ourselves. Learn more about us.
Latest on the blog
Our blog posts cover topics such as anxiety, executive function, mindfulness, depression, neuro-divergence & school. Put the kettle on and see how we can support.
Think your teen is lazy? Messy room? No follow through? What may be causing your teenager to seem “lazy”? The truth may surprise you.