The Mindful Parent Coach

09/16/2026

G is for GRATEFUL.

That is how I feel today. Thank you to Families Matter for inviting me to read my books to your families. 💖

09/05/2026

Hi Parents!!!

I’m exploring an idea for a Parent & Tot program focused on emotions, connection, and learning through play. 💛
The program would be a fun, hands-on experience where parents and little ones explore different emotions together through stories, songs, movement, activities, and play — with simple resources and activities to continue the learning at home.

Before I launch anything, I’d love to hear from local parents about what you’re actually looking for, what would make a program worthwhile, and what you’d be willing to invest in.

I’ve put together a short survey (about 5 minutes) and would really appreciate your input! Your answers will help me shape the program around what families actually want.

👉🏻 https://forms.gle/g6bmnFmyNfy5Nmdy8

Thank you so much for taking the time! And please feel free to share this with another parent/caregiver who might be interested! 💖

*As a thank-you for participating: if you’d like, you can leave your email at the end of the survey and will be entered to win a complimentary Mini Behaviour Basics Coaching session with me.*

I'm exploring the idea of creating a fun, hands-on parent and child program focused on emotions, connection, and learning through play. Before I launch anything, I'd love to hear from parents about what they're actually looking for, what would make a program worthwhile, and what they would realistic...

07/11/2026

Hey Friends!!
If you or someone you know have read or own either of my books (Alphabet Affirmations: Positive Self Talk from A-Z, Mindful Monsters Feel Their Feelings) I would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review for either or both on amazon and/or goodreads!

Your support means more to me than I could ever put into words! 🩶✨

https://a.co/d/01HlYVA7

https://a.co/d/0ejnM11f

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/250834913-mindful-monsters-feel-their-feelings

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201725496-alphabet-affirmations

03/31/2026

From our Mindful Monsters community 💛 Follow along

{only on Instagram}

🌟 Welcome to Mindful Monsters Official! 🌟

Where we know feelings are meant to feel. 💛

From ❤️ Mad Morton’s tummy turning anger to 💚 Happy Herschel’s calm and steady joy, our book Mindful Monsters Feel Their Feelings helps children learn that their emotions are safe, important, and connected to their bodies.

Follow us for calm-down tools, monster moments and join a community that helps kids feel their feelings with confidence.

03/25/2026

T.J. And his Monsters are BACK!!!

Same great story….
Brand new look!

DM to pre-order yours!

01/22/2026

**REPOST FROM 2021***

One day, I received a text from my boyfriend that said ‘I’m in this seminar about ADHD. I think you might have it.’

I laughed. And thought ... he’s probably not wrong! 😂 but didn’t really take it seriously.

But when he got home that day I asked him why he thought that, I wasn’t upset, or offended, just genuinely curious.
He said ‘watch this video’ .

I think I got half way through when I said,

‘Oh-My-Gosh.... my entire adult life makes sense. You are right. I’m sure I have ADHD.’

The next day I booked an appt with my Dr.

On July 5, 2020, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and immediately started medication.

I got quite a bit of back lash from people around me.
Things I commonly hear....

* skills before pills Jackelyn!
* So now you have an excuse to be lazy?
* Well don’t just blame ADHD for everything you’re having a hard time with.
* It’s not that hard, if I know I need to do something I just do it.
* ADHD is just something made up to hand out medication
* Everyone has a hard time focusing

Here’s the thing....

Skills are great! Absolutely! I’ve got endless skills guys.... my problem is I can’t access them sometimes. My brain is too noisy.

My ADHD is NOT an excuse. But it is an EXPLANATION for why I struggle with certain things.

I’m NOT LAZY. In fact, when I’m hyper focused, I can accomplish more in an hour than most people do in a day.

The diagnosis helps me look in the right places to find tools that will work FOR ME. The medication helps quiet the noise so I can access the skills I already have.

I will always be grateful for that text message...

Drop a 🙄 if someone has ever discredited your diagnosis

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01/15/2026

DAILY REMINDER 📣

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01/14/2026

Focusing on the positive helps children feel seen for what they’re doing right.
When we catch them doing good, we build confidence, connection, and motivation.

What we notice grows 🌱

01/07/2026

When we lead with empathy, children feel with us, not against us.

It tells them: I’m not alone in this feeling.

We can pair empathy with validation - name what’s hard, share understanding, and still hold boundaries.

It’s not me against you.
It’s us against the problem.