www.letsreflecttoconnect.com

Location

Lafayette, Colorado, USA

Languages

English

Coaching SpecialtieS INCLUDE:

About This coach

Hi, I'm April!



I'm a mom of two teens, longtime homeschool parent, former Montessori preschool teacher, and certified parent coach through the Jai Institute for Parenting. I've always loved working with children and supporting parents, from babysitting and nannying to teaching and organizing homeschool and mom groups. It is incredibly fulfilling to lighten another parent's load, offer a fresh perspective, or simply help them feel less alone.

When I became a mom, I poured myself into learning how to understand, relate to, and respond to my children in ways that supported their emotional, social, and individual needs. I was drawn to parenting approaches centered on connection, understanding, and respect, and saw how responding with curiosity and empathy helped my children thrive and brought us closer.

But knowing how I wanted to respond and being able to do so when daily parenting overwhelmed my nervous system were two different things. Motherhood brought inherited patterns, deep emotions, and parts of myself I hadn't fully understood to the surface. My sensory sensitivities, along with the unpredictability and emotional demands of family life, could leave me reacting in ways I barely recognized.

Things began to shift as I learned to understand my own nervous system, recognize the patterns and triggers beneath my reactions, and make changes that helped me respond more intentionally. I came to realize that understanding ourselves is just as important as understanding our children.

That experience, combined with my lifelong passion for supporting parents, led me to parent coaching. I'm deeply passionate about helping parents understand how their unique nervous systems shape their reactions to the everyday demands of parenting, recognize what may be getting in the way, and make changes that help them respond in ways that feel more aligned with the parent they want to be and strengthen their relationship with their children. Outside of coaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing with my pups, raising chickens and supporting gym kids in the things they love.

What Makes THEM Special?

I bring to parent coaching 17 years of lived parenting experience. I know firsthand how sensory overload, unpredictability, and the intense emotions of daily parenting can affect the nervous system and influence parenting responses. These experiences have given me a deeper appreciation for the challenges of parenting with a sensitive nervous system, and that understanding shapes how I listen, what I look for, and the connections I help parents make.

I also bring a Montessori background. It influenced how I view children, as individuals who deserve to be understood, respected, and supported in their unique development. That belief continues to be a part of how I approach parent coaching. I bring a strong foundation in child development and a curiosity about what's happening beneath the surface, helping parents look beyond behavior and consider their child's individual needs, developmental stage, and what may be influencing their responses.

I'm naturally attuned to others and often pick up on emotional cues that aren't expressed in words. This helps me listen beyond what's being said, recognize what may need further exploration, and ask thoughtful questions that help parents make sense of their experiences.

I believe parents deserve to feel heard, understood, and validated, without fear of judgment or pressure to do things a certain way. My role isn't to fix parents or their child. It's to listen, offer compassionate guidance, and gently challenge perspectives when it may be helpful. I want parents who work with me to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their children, greater confidence in their own judgment, and less need to second-guess themselves.

Ready to start parenting with peace and connection?