1:1 Parent Coaching · OT-backed

Your child isn't giving you a hard time. They're having one.

1:1 coaching to help you respond to big emotions with calm and confidence — so meltdowns stop running your home.

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Here's what's actually happening:

At school or daycare, your child is working hard all day to:

follow directions
meet expectations
manage sensory input
keep their emotions in check

By the time they get home... their system is overloaded.

And home is a safe place.

So those big emotions aren't "out of nowhere"

They're the result of:

emotions that have been building all day
a nervous system that's overwhelmed
skills that are still developing
a child who finally feels safe enough to let it all out

"Parents are the most powerful tool in helping their kids navigate big emotions. But without a map, it can be so overwhelming."

Meet your coach

Hi, I'm Kaitlyn.

I'm a licensed occupational therapist with [X] years of experience helping kids and families navigate the messy reality of regulation, sensory processing, and big emotions.

I started Co-regulation Compass because I kept seeing the same thing in my clinical work — parents trying their hardest, doing everything they could think of, and still feeling like they were drowning when the meltdowns hit. The strategies that actually work are out there. They just aren't usually packaged in a way that meets parents where they really are.

That's what this is. The science of co-regulation, translated into something you can actually use on a Tuesday night when bedtime falls apart.

What we'll work through together

Navigating Big Emotions

Your guide to responding to big emotions in the moment — and learning to be in tune with your child's needs so meltdowns stop happening in the first place.

In 1:1 sessions, we'll help you:

Understand your child's behaviors
Learn co-regulation strategies for big emotions
Use sensory strategies and other proactive tools to reduce meltdowns

It's time for more calm and more connection at home.

Module 1

Understanding Big Emotions

Shift from confusion and frustration to understanding by recognizing that behavior is communication. Break down the real reasons behind meltdowns, and how development, the nervous system, and sensory processing shape regulation.

Module 2

Guiding Your Child to Calm
The Co-Regulation Compass

Discover how your calm presence becomes your child's most powerful tool for regulation. Learn simple, in-the-moment strategies that help your child feel safe, supported, and more able to settle during big emotions.

Module 3

Understanding Your Child's Behaviors

Gain a clearer understanding of your child's sensory system and how it influences their emotions, energy, and behavior.

Module 4

Strategies for More Calm + Connection

Learn practical sensory-based strategies to support regulation throughout the day and during meltdowns. Know what to do in the moment — and how to set up the environment for more calm and connection.

Module 5

Preventing Meltdowns Before They Happen

Use routines, preparation, and emotional awareness to reduce the intensity and frequency of meltdowns. Shift from constantly reacting to confidently planning ahead for more predictable, manageable days.

The 1:1 difference

Just you and Kaitlyn

Every session is private. Bring your week, your questions, and the real moments at home — and get focused guidance as you work through the curriculum.

How it works

Three steps to a calmer home

Book a discovery call

A free 20-minute call to talk through what's going on at home and see if 1:1 coaching is the right fit.

Start the program

We'll schedule your sessions and dive into Module 1 together. The curriculum is set — your 1:1 time isn't.

Apply it at home

Move through the modules week by week, applying what you're learning to what's actually happening at home.

Ready to find your way through?

Start with a free 20-minute discovery call. No pressure, no commitment — just a real conversation about what's going on at home.