www.parentingtakescourage.com.au

Location

Sydney, Australia

Languages

English

Coaching SpecialtieS INCLUDE:

About This coach

Hi, I’m Melissa. I am a devoted mother to my son and daughter. Soon after the arrival of my son in 2016, I became deeply committed to healing the lingering hurts from my childhood so I could break the cycle of power over parenting and consciously connect with my children. 

I love children! I wholeheartedly believe they are our best teachers and are present in our lives to help us grow to our full potential! All children deserve to be guided and loved by the best version each of us has to offer.

Once I understood how possible it was to build a relationship with children based on mutual trust, understanding and respect, I became passionate about supporting other parents in this life-changing work. My certification as an Empowered Parenting Coach has been a significant achievement! 

When I’m not coaching, you’ll likely find me hanging out with my children or adventuring to a new or familiar natural location. I am a self-professed lover of dark chocolate, barista-made coffee and personal development. You can reach out to me and receive parenting support at Parenting Takes Courage.

What Makes THEM Special?

Melissa Xuereb is an accredited Primary Teacher with a Bachelor of Education from the Australian Catholic University. She has eight years of teaching experience in Catholic school classrooms in Sydney, Australia. Her understanding and appreciation of the significant role parents play in determining outcomes for their children assists her in supporting them to reach their full potential as empowered parents.

Melissa has also obtained a Diploma of Business (Human Resources) with TAFE NSW. Her highly developed attributes include a passion for helping others succeed, leadership qualities, confidence in decision making, the ability to provide support to others during difficult life transitions, advanced problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Melissa has a special place in her heart for infants and children aged 0-5. She successfully completed a week-long intensive Pikler® workshop—Respectful Care and the Relationship with the Adult—offered by the Lóczy Foundation for Children. This experience deepened Melissa’s understanding of the parent-child relationship and the importance of the quality of daily caregiving. 

As a former authoritarian parent, Melissa knows the transformative power of respectful, empowered parenting firsthand and is committed to bringing it to families near and far.

Ready to start parenting with peace and connection?