Feel like chaos is running your life?
Create the family life you crave.

Practical, nervous-system-first coaching for parents of neurodivergent kids—so you can understand your kid, support regulation, and stop carrying this alone.

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It's time to create peace, reclaim your sanity, and make room for

joy.

If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child or teen, you’re carrying more than most people realize.

You’re constantly adjusting — anticipating needs, managing big emotions, navigating school expectations, and trying to hold it all together while wondering if you’re doing enough… or doing it right.

You don’t need more strategies thrown at you.
You don’t need to try harder or be calmer or more consistent.

You need support that helps you understand what’s actually happening beneath the behavior and helps you respond in ways that work for your child and your nervous system.

You’re not broken.
Your child isn’t the problem.
And you don’t have to figure this out alone.

There is a steadier, more supportive way forward, and it starts here.

Behavior coaching is just the helping hand you've been searching for.

Here's how we can work together...

When you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, the right support matters more than more support.
These focused coaching packages are designed to meet you exactly where you are.

School Struggles ResetMeltdowns, Shutdowns & RecoveryMorning Struggle Reset

Best if school is the hardest part right now.

3 × 50-minute coaching sessions

School has become the hardest part of your child’s life… and yours.

Maybe mornings start with dread. Maybe your child is melting down after school, shutting down in class, or refusing to go altogether. Maybe you’re getting emails, calls, or subtle blame, and you’re exhausted from trying to explain your child to people who don’t really get them.

This coaching package is for parents who know something isn’t working, but don’t want to make things worse by pushing harder.

In this package, we’ll:

  • Decode what your child’s behavior at school is actually communicating
  • Identify nervous system stressors, executive function overload, and unmet needs
  • Clarify what supports your child (and what unintentionally makes things harder)
  • Help you respond with more confidence, less second-guessing
  • Begin shaping a clearer path forward—at school and at home

What changes:

You stop guessing. You stop feeling like you’re failing your child or fighting the system alone. You leave with more clarity, steadiness, and language to support your child — without burning yourself out.

This is my flagship package because school pressure is heavy, urgent, and deeply personal.

Get Support for School Challenges

Best if big reactions are taking over your days.

3 × 50-minute coaching sessions

When big moments happen, everything feels urgent and personal.

Your child is overwhelmed.
You’re overwhelmed.
And afterward, you’re left replaying it all in your head, wondering what you should have done differently.

This package is for parents who are done reacting and ready to feel more grounded when things get hard.

In this package, we’ll:

  • Understand what’s happening in your child’s nervous system during meltdowns or shutdowns
  • Learn how to recognize early warning signs before things escalate
  • Clarify what helps in the moment, and what unintentionally fuels the fire
  • Create a recovery rhythm that builds safety instead of shame
  • Support your regulation so you can stay present under pressure

What changes:

You don’t feel so helpless in the moment.
You recover faster — together.
And those intense episodes stop defining your days or your parenting.

This is often where parents feel their first real sense of relief.

REDUCE YOUR CHILD'S MELTDOWNS

Best if mornings feel overwhelming or you're not able to show up as the parent you want to be in the mornings.

1 x 80-minute deep-dive coaching session

Mornings aren’t just hard.
They’re layered.

Executive function overload.
Sensory discomfort (clothes, noise, transitions).
Time pressure.
A nervous system already dysregulated before the day even starts.

If mornings regularly end in tears, yelling, shutdowns, or everyone leaving the house dysregulated, this session is for you.

In this session, we’ll:

  • Break down why mornings are so hard for your child’s brain and body
  • Identify the specific executive function and sensory barriers showing up
  • Look at your current routine through a nervous-system-first lens
  • Make small, realistic adjustments that reduce friction and overload
  • Help you support your child without doing everything for them

What changes:

Mornings feel less explosive and less personal.
You understand where things are breaking down, and how to support them differently.
And you start the day with more steadiness instead of starting in survival mode.

CREATE more peaceful mornings

Not sure where to start? I’ll help you choose —  reach out before scheduling.

What is behavior coaching?

Behavior coaching is a process that helps parents understand, manage, and improve challenging behaviors by uncovering the why behind them — not through punishment or reward systems, but through nervous-system-first parenting, awareness, skill-building, and support.

Coaching offers personalized, one-on-one guidance to help you navigate the challenges of raising a complex child. It’s not about discipline or quick fixes. It’s about learning how to parent in a way that fosters connection, regulation, and success.

Through private coaching I'll help you:

Understand your kid

Understand your child’s unique brain and behavior patterns

Meet your kid where they are

Adjust expectations and strategies to set your child up for success

Transform Behavior

Reduce meltdowns, defiance, and power struggles

Build lagging skills

Foster emotional regulation and resilience

Make peace

Build a more settled, connected home environment

Behavior coaching gives you a proven roadmap, so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Hello!

I'm Penny.

Why work with me?

I'm a parenting coach, educator, and author specializing in ADHD, autism, and anxiety. I’ve been exactly where you are. When my son was diagnosed with ADHD in 2008, I spent years feeling lost, overwhelmed, and exhausted from trying all the “traditional” parenting advice that didn’t work.

Once I stopped trying to fix my kid and instead focused on creating a neuro-affirming ecosystem, everything changed. Now, I help parents like you make that same transformation — with a science-backed, compassionate approach designed for neurodivergent kids.

I work with parents at the moments that feel the heaviest — school struggles, intense emotional reactions, and daily routines that keep breaking down.

I've helped thousands of families, and I’d be honored to help you, too.

Here's what you can expect in coaching with Penny: 

When you work with me, you won’t be told what to do, or handed a one-size-fits-all plan. Instead, coaching looks like this:

A steady, non-judgmental space where you can talk honestly about what’s hard

Support that centers your child’s nervous system and yours

Help understanding what behavior is communicating, without blame or shame

Practical guidance you can use in real moments, not just in theory

A pace that respects how much you’re already carrying

This isn’t about fixing your child.
It’s about helping you feel clearer, more supported, and more confident as a parent.

Ready for personalized help?

GET HELP WITH WHAT'S HARD RIGHT NOW

The foundation behind all of my coaching work

SIGNAL Parenting™

A proven path to success.

This is where we stop trying to fix the behavior — and start listening to what it’s telling us.

SIGNAL Parenting™ is a framework for parenting through connection, regulation, and nervous system awareness. It’s grounded in science, fueled by compassion, and designed to help you parent in a way that actually works for your child.

Because behavior isn’t the problem. It’s the signal.

And when you learn to follow that signal?
You change the story — for both of you.

S

Spot the State

Before anything else, ask: What nervous system state is my child in?

I

Interpret the Behavior

Once you know the state, ask: What is this behavior trying to tell me?

G

Ground Yourself

Before you respond to your child, check in with yourself. Pause. Breathe. Regulate.

N

Notice Needs & Emotions

What does your child need in this moment? What emotions might be driving the behavior?

A

Adjust Expectations

Now that you understand what’s going on, ask: What needs to shift?

L

Lead with Connection

When you lead with connection, safety, and co-regulation, you create the conditions for your child to come back online.

This is the process I would have jumped fully into the very day my neurodivergent kid was diagnosed if I had known then what I know now. I was on my own back then… but you're not alone now. I'm here to save you years of self-doubt and overwhelm and get you on the most effective path right away.

Let's build your kid's neuro-affirming ecosystem together!

Behavior coaching is for you if...

  • If school has become a daily source of stress
  • If meltdowns or shutdowns feel unpredictable
  • If mornings regularly fall apart
  • If you’re tired of guessing and second-guessing yourself
GET THE SUPPORT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING
Changes you'll experience:
more calm
Fewer escalation spirals and faster recovery when things get hard.
more preparedness
More confidence responding to school challenges + expectations.
more success
Daily routines (like mornings or transitions) that feel more manageable.
more confidence

Less second-guessing and self-blame.

more understanding
A deeper understanding of what your child needs in the moment.

Yes! It really works!

Maureen
"Penny is one of the few who 'get it.'"

You are the first of all the people we've sought help from that we’ve really connected with and that really 'gets it.' Thank you for your openness and mindfulness to our family situation.

Sarah
"You've changed our lives!"

When my son was diagnosed with ADHD, I felt confused, lost, angry, and sad. Then the guilt began and the questions were merciless. I would still be lost and confused without the extensive knowledge and supportI’ve received from your course. I kid you not, my husband and I would be lost without you. 

Constance
"I went from angry and frustrated to a mom with a plan, and peace and hope."

Penny provides concrete steps about how to move forward with each scenario I present. She is realistic that her methods will take time and a lot of repetition, but will work in the end. This has provided me with a lot of peace of heart. I feel we are on the right track now. My son is happier and more calm.

FAQ
I’m not sure which option is right for my family.

You don’t have to figure that out alone. Each package is designed around a common parenting pain point, and I’m happy to help you choose the best starting place.

Are results guaranteed?

I wish I could say yes… but, no, I'm no magician. Every child is different. What I teach are neuroscience-backed techniques and strategies that are most effective for kids with ADHD and/or autism level 1 or 2, as well as my own experience and hard-won wisdom. To have any success, you must be open to changing your parenting and commit to using and implementing the strategies long-term. Kids with additional mood or conduct disorders may not be a good fit for my coaching program. If I don't think I'm the right person to help you, I will absolutely tell you that up front.

Are you certified?

I am not a “certified” coach. I approach coaching from a much different perspective than most coaches — from that of a parent who lives a similar parenting journey. A parent who had to struggle and scrape and learn how to successfully parent a child with ADHD and autism through intensive research and trial and error. I've been where you are. I figured most of it out. I want to help you get to the other side faster. Everything I teach is backed by neuroscience and/or my own parenting experience. You get proven strategies and a whole lot of caring and compassion.

How long is each session?

Each session is 50 minutes or 80 minutes, unless stated otherwise. 

Do you work with international clients (those outside the U.S.?

Yes, I work with families all over the world. The only requirements are that you speak English and that you can meet during my normal business hours (10 AM – 5 PM ET U.S./New York Time).

Your Success

is my success. Let's do this!

Together

we'll work on…

  • Applying proven parenting pivots to create an environment for success specific to neurodiverse families.
  • Identifying YOUR CHILD'S triggers and lagging skills.
  • Customizing and implementing science-backed strategies that work for YOUR kid.
  • Taking care of you with guilt-free self-care so you can do your best for your child.
  • Understanding why your child or teen acts out, freaks out, or zones out by understanding their neurology and autonomic nervous system (i.e. evidence-based science)

I teach stuck and struggling parents how to dial down the chaos and intensity and help their neurodivergent kid thrive.

I can guide you over the hurdles and around the obstacles to a more loving, fun, and joyful family life. A parenthood that’s rewarding.

I teach a neuro-affirming parenting approach that has been proven to improve behavior and parental confidence for families raising kids with ADHD and/or autism. Sometimes it simply takes a helping hand to guide you in the right direction.

Let’s improve your family’s quality of life — together.

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