Lesli Neuenschwander

About Me

As a young mom with several children who entered our family through adoption, I thrived with structure and consistency. I found joy caring for and spending time with my children. I naturally pursued discipline with what I knew, what worked for me; a consistent behavioral approach of rewards and consequences. This method brought results when my children were young but as they approached middle school I found myself traveling down the road of frustration, anger and fear. I knew what we were doing wasn’t working but I didn’t know any other way. Out of failure and desperation I began to change the direction of my parenting. I stopped focusing on modifying behavior and began to focus on emotional connection and the need beneath the behavior. As I saw progress and growth in our family I dug deeper. Through parent training workshops and literature I learned how stress and trauma effect the brain. As I incorporated this knowledge into my parenting I watched God heal deep wounds and strengthen the connection and relationship with my children.

This healing has stirred a passion and ignited a dream to give hope to other struggling families. With nearly 25 years of experience navigating the good, the bad and at times the ugly of parenting I will walk beside parents, educators and caregivers with empathy and grace, providing education, support and encouragement in a safe, shame free, guilt free environment.