Services

1:1 Consultations

Parenting can sometimes feel like navigating a maze, especially when you're facing challenges you don't know how to solve. Whether you're dealing with behavior struggles, family dynamics, or challenges specific to your child’s needs, it can be tough to know what to do next. If you're feeling stuck, a one-on-one consultation with me might be the perfect step to help you break through and find clarity.

I take the time to understand your unique family situation—your child, your parenting style, and your family dynamics—and tailor a plan that fits your needs. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. You’ll leave with actionable, realistic strategies that actually work. Often, a single consultation is all it takes to shift your perspective and set you on the right track.

  • We’ll uncover the root causes of your struggles and give you the tools and insight to confidently navigate the toughest parenting moments with ease.  

  • We’ll create a clear, actionable plan tailored to your family’s needs, focusing on immediate, practical strategies to address your biggest challenges—whether it’s behavior, routines, or communication.

  • You’ll walk away with research-backed strategies to set boundaries, improve cooperation, and strengthen your relationship with your child, all while staying true to your parenting values.

After working with families for over 20 years, I’ve seen and heard it all—from the struggles of balancing family life to navigating the unique needs of children. I’m here to help you find solutions that work for you and your child.

Here Are Some of the Most Common Challenges We Can Explore in Our Sessions:

  • Sleep Transitions: Helping your child transition to a smoother bedtime routine, including when they resist bedtime.

  • Emotional Regulation: Teaching your child how to manage their emotions in healthy, effective ways.

  • Increasing Independence and Confidence: Supporting your child in becoming more self-sufficient while building their self-esteem.

  • Potty Training: I’ll guide you through a positive approach to potty training—see my new book coming out soon for more tips!

  • Friendship Dynamics and Challenges: Navigating social relationships and helping your child develop positive friendships.

  • Managing Daily Routines: Creating smoother mornings, bedtimes, and mealtimes, and getting kids to cooperate without struggle.

  • General “Discipline” and Navigating Power Struggles: Teaching strategies for negotiating with clarity—not capitulation—and managing common parenting challenges with calm and consistency.

  • Identifying Your Family Values: Using your core values to solve parenting challenges—check out my workbook Parenting with Purpose for more insight.

  • Making Mealtimes More Enjoyable: Turn mealtimes into a fun and engaging experience—learn more with my card game Spoonful of Fun.

  • Guest Speaking & Workshops

    If you are looking for a speaker for your group of parents, preschool teachers, daycare centers, elementary schools, or playgroups, I would love to work with you! Speaking events are co-designed and tailored to meet your needs, making it interactive and meaningful for you & your participants.

    My most popular workshops are:

    • Peaceful Mealtimes & Adventurous Eating

    • Toilet Learning through Body Autonomy

    • Creating & Maintaining Boundaries

    • Parenting without Punishment

    • Foundations in Emotional Regulation

    If you’re interested in booking a guest speaking engagement or a workshop or learning more about pricing, please submit a request through our Contact Page.

  • In-person Parenting Classes at The Family Room

    Parents with children between 12-36 months can join me at The Family Room (San Marino, CA) for an in-person 8-week series, each class is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The Toddler Yard encourages open play with the support of a toddler assistant engaging the children in sensory play, gross motor challenges, and song time with bubbles & puppets. Meanwhile parents join me to engage in a facilitated topic discussion with research-based handouts. You get support from the same parents you see every week, modeling how to navigate tricky situations in real time, and a chance to observe your toddlers socialization.

 

Parenting is hard and you don’t have to rely on Google searches or reading all of the parenting books. I help parents just like you break cycles of nagging, bribing, and yelling with a positive and practical approach that supports you to be your child’s optimal parent.

Sessions will benefit your whole family by helping you:

  • Choose from simple strategies backed by the latest research

  • Be more confident in your parenting decisions

  • Build strong relationships with your children by focusing on connection and respectful communication

  • Make and follow through on your parenting goals

 

“Gia was easy to talk to, a great listener and a wealth of information. She provided me with excellent advice in a non-judgmental manner that was in line with my beliefs.  I am very grateful to have Gia as a resource!” 

— Julie C

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