Parenting in the Digital Age

Science-informed, empathy-based, and reality-aware guidance for parents navigating screens and modern parenting

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Hi there parents!

Parenting in the digital age feels relentless.

You're navigating a world saturated with screens, managing the same conflicts over and over, and wondering if you're even focused on the right things.

The dominant narrative says screens are ruining childhood—yet everyone uses them, including you.

Trying to keep your kids away from tech becomes an exhausting, conflict-ridden job that requires constant vigilance.

Meanwhile, you're doing your best, but the worry that you're missing something important never really goes away.

Looking for confidence and peace while building clear boundaries, ending screen battles, and reclaiming calm in your home—without the guilt, shame, or overwhelm?

You’ve come to the right place.

What you get when you work with me

I bring decades of experience and a PhD in developmental psychology—but I also know the limits of textbook parenting advice. Research matters, but so does reality. So alongside the science, I bring empathy, common sense, cross-cultural awareness, and a deep understanding that every family is different.

You're not looking for someone to tell you what to do — okay, maybe a little.

But mostly you're looking for someone to help you figure out what makes sense for your family, your kid, and your values. That's what we'll do together.

About Me

No parent needs another critic

You've already got online parenting groups and your in-laws for that (Kidding!).

And you don't need more one-size-fits-all advice, dogmatic guidance, or fear-mongering that leaves you feeling like a failure up against an unbeatable force.

I know you want the best for your kids, and I know you're doing your best with what you have right now.

That’s where we'll start - no judgement, just practical support that empowers you with the clarity and flexibility to parent in a way that fits your family.

You bring you

Your family. Your values. Your goals. Your challenges.

I bring grounded guidance

Research-informed strategies. Practical tools. Fresh insight. Understanding of how theory meets reality.

Together we’ll

Shed the guilt and doubt.

Cut through the noise.

Find the clarity and confidence you need to parent your 21st-century kids with purpose and peace.

Three programs to choose from

The Screen Strategy Session

ONE TIME 60-MIN SESSION

You're stuck on one specific screen challenge that keeps coming up with your kid. Maybe it's the meltdowns when screen time ends, the late-night gaming, or trying to figure out what's even reasonable anymore. This focused session gives you clarity, a fresh perspective, and a concrete action plan—plus two weeks of follow-up support to help you implement it.

For parents of kids of all ages who want to get unstuck fast.

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Talk to Your T(w)eens About Screens

SKILL BUILDING IN FOUR SESSIONS

All the advice says to talk to your kids, but what happens when your t(w)een won't talk? When every conversation about screens turns into a fight or a shutdown? This program teaches you how to navigate those conversations—even when your t(w)een is resistant. You'll learn collaborative problem-solving techniques, how to get specific about what you're really worried about, and how to approach conversations without triggering defensiveness.

For parents of t(w)eens who are tired of feeling like they're talking to a wall.

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Confident Parenting in the Digital Age: The Complete Program

12 WEEK COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

You're exhausted from the constant battles, anxious about what your t(w)een is doing online, and frustrated that nothing you try seems to stick. This program goes deep: we'll work on your foundational relationship with screens, clarify your family values, and build a customized approach that aligns with what matters most to you. You'll learn how to apply timeless parenting skills to today's biggest challenges, set boundaries your kids will respect, and create a family media mission statement that guides your decisions.

For parents of t(w)eens who want to end the screen-time battles and build a balanced, peaceful family life.

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  • I now feel much more relaxed, connected, sympathetic to my children

    Before working with Mieke, I was feeling overwhelmed about most parenting issues. I felt like a failure, and that I lacked expertise…which ultimately would detrimentally affect my children. Mieke is really easy to connect with, and is also knowledgeable and non-judgmental.  That gave me the freedom to really explore my struggles in a safe space and empowered me to try various exercises. I’m even more inclined to take a chill pill and be intentional about which behavioural issues to address and which to let go of. One of my children has even started to try new self regulation techniques himself!

    Liz S., mom of 3

  • Not as intense and anxiety-producing as before

    I was struggling with not being able to control my kids' media use and was dissatisfied with their ability to self-regulate. Now I'm calmer and more firm with limits, less anxious about my competency as a parent, and my kids are actually spending less time on devices. Mieke helped me clarify my goals and values around media as a family—which made my relationship with my kids stronger and I actually got more compliance through collaboration.

    Mihaela A., mom of 2

  • We've taken the household anger index way down

    I was struggling to reconcile my fears around my daughter's growing screen time and seeming 'early addiction' tendencies with the reality that screens are unavoidable. Working with Mieke helped me reframe my thinking and develop a more thoughtful, realistic approach—distinguishing between 'nutritive' and 'candy' screen activities. My anxiety has really calmed down, and the way my daughter and I approach screen time issues is much less fraught than it used to be with better conversations and healthier behavior.

    Chris T., dad of 2

  • Reassuring, grounding, and perspective-shifting

    I started with a focus on learning to set boundaries, but came out with so much more. We covered how to maintain connection, who I want to be as a parent, and what I want our family's values to be. Working with Mieke—who is very kind and can draw out great learnings and opportunities—helped me identify those values, the strengths I want my child to have, and how to lead by example. I left with a family motto I can return to whenever I need clarity.

    Valerie, mom of 1

  • Navigate the gap between what "should" happen and what actually happens in real life

    I found out I was pregnant sooner than expected and quickly found myself overwhelmed—books, opinions, so much information and so many different approaches. After four sessions with Mieke, I feel so much more grounded. I got clear on the values I want to pass on, let go of the idea that there's a "right" or "wrong" parenting style, and started trusting my instincts more. Not perfect—but intentional. Mieke has a gentle, thoughtful way of communicating that makes you feel at ease from the very first session.

    Arianna M., mom of 1

Not sure which program is right for you?

Book a free 15-minute consultation and we'll talk through what you're dealing with and which option makes the most sense for your family.

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