Growing en Famille
Parent Coaching & Neurodivergent Family Support
Helping parents and children navigate big feelings, challenging behaviours, and everyday life—with connection at the centre.
Connection is not separate from behaviour support—it’s where it begins.
Hi, I’m Claudia!
I'm a Certified Parenting Coach and Behavioural Interventionist based in Nelson, BC. I offer parent coaching in person from my office, and I work 1:1 with neurodivergent children, collaborating with other service providers on each child's care team. I currently support families receiving Autism Funding, and I will be accepting families with the BC Children and Youth Disability Benefit as it begins in March 2027.
My mission is to help you navigate parenting and behavioural challenges, strengthen your connection with your children, and support your family’s growth with practical, science-based tools.
Growing en Famille grew from my own journey of learning to truly understand my children, and from a deep desire to help other families navigate the parts of parenting that don't come with a handbook. I had read the books and thought I was prepared for motherhood, but I soon found myself in unfamiliar territory, trying to understand what my child needed. The more I focused on changing challenging behaviours, the more I realized the behaviour was communicating something. My child needed to feel understood, regulated, connected, and safe before I could expect cooperation or skill development. That realization changed everything.
My approach is compassionate, regulation-focused, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in the belief that behaviour makes sense when we understand what is underneath it. Children need to be understood and given the right conditions to develop their skills, and parents deserve that same understanding.
Wherever you are on your parenting journey, I'm here to meet you there, with practical support, thoughtful guidance, and a genuine belief that things can feel different.
Raising a child who feels things deeply, or who sees the world differently, can be exhausting, and you deserve support.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your child's emotions and behaviours? Have you tried many strategies, but none seem to work for long? Do you sometimes feel that your frustrations are creating distance between you and your child?
Do you feel like no one quite understands what your family is going through?
These feelings are common, and you are not alone. Whether you need coaching for yourself, 1:1 support for your child, or both, you're in the right place. Together, we can build calmer days, stronger connection, and practical tools that fit your neurodivergent child and your whole family.
I'm here to help you become the parent you want to be and build a healthy, connected relationship with your child.
Together, we'll work toward:
Parenting with more confidence and calm
Understanding your child's feelings and needs
Setting supportive boundaries your child can understand
A more present, engaged relationship, where connection comes before correction
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Do you live in the Kootenays?
In-person sessions are flexible: my downtown Nelson office, your home, a quiet outdoor spot, or even a walk to recharge and connect. I tailor each session to your family’s needs, creating a supportive space where meaningful conversations and growth can happen.
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Neurodivergent Families
Every family is unique. Let’s sit down together to discover what yours needs most. I’ll help you build a strong support system, coordinate with autism service providers, and offer direct support—either with your family as a whole or 1:1 with your child.
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Francophones du Québec et d'ailleurs
Je propose de l’accompagnement parental en ligne, avec écoute et bienveillance. Québécoise d’origine, le français est la langue de mon cœur, et je vous accompagne pour renforcer vos liens familiaux, mieux comprendre vos enfants et trouver des outils concrets pour un quotidien plus harmonieux.
