I'm Laura Hansen, and I am thrilled to be on this journey with you as your parent coach. With a diverse range of qualifications and a deep well of personal experiences, I am here to guide you in achieving lasting change and fostering strong connections with yourself, your co-parents, and your children.

With over three decades of lived experience as a mom and ten years as a grandma, I have traversed the beautiful, messy, and rewarding path of motherhood. Additionally, I have dedicated over 20 years to early childhood education, immersing myself in the intricacies of child development, behaviors, parenting, and mental health. Through my independent research spanning nearly 30 years, I have continuously sought knowledge and solutions to enhance the lives of children and families.

To supplement my wealth of experience, I hold several certifications that equip me to support you holistically. As a certified parent coach, educator trainer, and trauma-informed specialist through Heart-Strong International, I am armed with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of parenting and education. I am also proud to be a certified Wunderled Educator and Leader, as well as a Next Generation Yoga (NGY) certified instructor. These certifications empower me to incorporate movement, mindfulness, and play into our work together, fostering emotional regulation, resilience, and self-esteem in children.

I work part-time with 3 and 4-year-olds, and I care for five of my six grandkids, all under the age of five. I have experienced the trials and tribulations firsthand. I have made mistakes, encountered failures, and tirelessly sought solutions. Through these experiences, I have discovered the missing pieces that explain why certain approaches fall short. My goal is to help you uncover your own missing pieces, facilitating lasting change and nurturing strong connections.

As a young mother, I grappled with overwhelming feelings of self-doubt, guilt, and constant questioning of my parenting abilities. However, it was through my personal journey of healing that I unearthed the transformative power of connection. By embracing my imperfections and cultivating strong relationships with my children, my inner child, and my husband, I discovered a path to greater emotional well-being. This realization ignited a passion within me to help others undergo the same transformative process. It led me to become a parent coach with an unwavering commitment to supporting families in creating supportive and compassionate environments that prioritize emotional well-being.

Continuing to evolve, grow, and learn, I have come to recognize the significance of a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to parenting and education. Utilizing the four Cs—curiosity, compassion, collaboration, and communication—as foundational elements, I connect with children, parents, and educators on a profound level, creating an environment that nurtures growth, resilience and healing.

If you are a parent yearning for meaningful connections and a safe, nurturing environment for children, I wholeheartedly invite you to join me on this remarkable path. Together, we will navigate the challenges of parenting, embracing imperfections as stepping stones for growth and cultivate strong connections that will last a lifetime.

Book your curiosity call today or email me at Laura@growingstrongconnections.com. I am excited to connect with you and provide the support you need to build a thriving and connected family.