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For intentional parents who want to support their kids through every phase.

If you’re like any other parent out there, you’re forever having everyday moments pop up where you feel unsure what the best way to respond is.

What to do if your child hits you? How to actually have a smooth doctor visit. How you should handle the whole Santa situation. And the list goes on and on.

 Which is all part of the magic of parenthood, right? This never-ending learning and expanding, this ebbing and flowing that happens as both you and your children grow. And that’s all wonderful, but sometimes it feels overwhelming and you just wish you had someone who could guide you through it. And that’s where I come in.

Becoming a respectful parent is a lifelong learning process. And through each phase your child goes through, you’ll encounter different challenges. So if after taking the Respectful Mom Courses you find yourself craving more, I’ve created a carefully-curated collection of information and tools to keep reinforcing your learning and give you practical strategies to continue building respectful parenting into your life — and to handle the everyday dilemmas. 

Hi, I’m  Kristin Mariella— and, in addition to being a Respectful Parenting Educator, I’m also just a  

When I discovered Respectful Parenting, I jumped in head first. I devoured every book on the subject, read every article I could find, and analysed each finding. I wanted to learn all of it. 

And, honestly, it’s still an ongoing obsession. As my kids develop and their needs change, I continue to learn and grow.

And as that happens, I’ll continue to take you on that journey with me, giving you all the tools to make this lifestyle work for your family. 

really huge parenting nerd.

I’m here to do the research so you don’t have to

Can you imagine enjoying your coffee in peace, with no  tiny hands pulling at your pant legs or little voices demanding your immediate attention?

Nope, it’s not too good to be true. Setting personal boundaries is just as important as setting the non-negotiable boundaries that you set around your children’s safety. 

Both because it teaches your children the importance of setting personal boundaries in their own life and because, well, you’ll be able to enjoy your coffee in peace. Among many other things. 

If this is something you struggle with, I’ve got an e-book for you to help you feel much more comfortable setting these boundaries. 

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