Melissa Burke

About Me

I am a stay at home parent to 5 children born within 11 years. I got married very young and learned very early that parenting my children and being home with them was what I wanted to do. I learned very quickly that I actually had no idea what I was doing. I also quickly learned that other parents felt the same way. With a language barrier in my childhood home, I wasn't always taught the best way to communicate my beliefs or desires . However, with the help of a supportive husband, a background in elementary education, my Jai Institute Training, and many parenting books that I read daily, I feel more confident in being the mother that I've always wanted to be. My wish is for others to experience the same joy and peace in overcoming struggles that they might have as a parent. I believe in parents, and I know firsthand how different things can be when understanding and empathy is learned and put in place. When I'm not coaching clients, I'm playing or watching sports with my kids, enjoying the midwest sun, exercising, reading, or cooking.