Private Coaching

Parenting is Sometimes Harder than Usual.

About 20% percent of children struggle with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral issues. Nearly 96% of adults had a painful childhood. If either is true for you, let’s talk.

Hi, I’m Laine Lipsky.

Founder of Calm Heart Parenting, BA/MAT Brown University, Parent Educator, Professional Coach, Author, Athlete, Mom💕

I’ve experienced tough parenting assignments both personally and professionally. For 30 years, I worked with children facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, and then I became a mom myself, navigating the lack of proper support for parents in similar situations.

Drawing from my background as an elite athlete, coach, and professional life coach, I developed a unique approach rooted in Attachment, Empathy, and Habit Building. After testing my methods, I saw incredible results, especially for parents with tough assignments.

For over a decade, I’ve helped overwhelmed parents build confidence, competence, and calm. Let’s see if I can help you, too.

I’ve helped thousands of parents thrive — but don’t take my word for it …

“I learned to stop yelling and love my children for their uniqueness.”

Gloria L.

Mom of Three (4yo, 6yo, 20yo)

“Laine’s guidance made an extraordinary difference in my parenting and relationship with my challenging son. Truly life-changing.”

Jack D.

Single Dad of One (12yo)

“When I want to yell, I now have a plan and an approach that really works. Laine taught me ways to stay calm and genuinely connect with my daughter.”

Tatum R.

Mom of One (3yo)

“Laine is the most uplifting coach – THE BEST. She walks the journey with every single parent in her program in a way that makes us feel confident and calm.”

Valerie L.

Mom of Four (4yo, 6yo, 9yo, 12yo)

“I honestly don’t know how I would have survived these turbulent years without Laine’s guidance and support.”

Ann L.

Mom of Two (15yo, 17yo)

“When I have a hard time with my strong-willed son, I use Laine’s methods and BAM! the meltdowns stop!”

Carrie S.

Single Mom of One (7yo)

When parenting demands more of you, you need more support.

Parenting is hard, but some parents face even greater challenges. Children I call “tough assignments” have unique needs, including neurodivergence, difficult temperaments, anxiety, and more.

Parenting these children requires more energy, focus, and direction, making it essential to have a reliable game plan. You can’t keep figuring it out on the fly—it’s exhausting, and you have other responsibilities, too.

With a personalized approach, you can feel more at ease, confident, and on track. If this resonates, my concierge coaching services may be a great fit.

Fill out the application for a FREE 20-minute consultation. If I can help, I’ll explain how. If not, I’ll point you in the right direction. Either way, it’s a win for you.

Coaching is NOT therapy.

You only get one shot at parenting your child. They only get one shot at childhood. Let’s make it count.💕

While therapy focuses on the past, coaching uses an understanding of the past to shift the present and change the trajectory of your future. A great coach helps a client disrupt unhealthy beliefs, behaviors, and patterns💡— it’s a proactive process.

Private parent coaching helps when the struggle is due to a parent’s own internal experience (anxiety🤦‍♂️, depression, overwhelm) or their child is what I lovingly call a “tough assignment.” Challenges of the child can include: ADHD/ADD, learning differences, giftedness, processing issues, Asperger’s, 2e, strong-willed, highly-sensitive, anxious, and more.

In coaching, we focus on building awareness that leads to conscious, empowered choices. We take into account your child’s needs and limits while honoring your needs and limits, too. I am here as your biggest cheerleader, advocate, and mentor as you embark on your journey.

A loving heads-up🤝: Please be extremely picky about who you select to guide your parenting journey. Make sure the coach is certified by a gold-standard institution, ascribes to your parenting philosophy, and has years of experience plus references to support their work. In other words, choose a seasoned professional with a proven track record whose input will ensure you walk the path you want to walk now and for the long haul.

What is Concierge Coaching?

A colleague once called my coaching “concierge-level sh*t,” and I’ve used the term ever since. I offer high-quality coaching for parents who need exceptional support.

Books, blogs, and standard coaching don’t cut it. Parents who want to shift the trajectory of their family need a high-touch option—and this is it.

Parenting is too important to waste time. I help clients create lasting change quickly. You deserve to love your parenthood journey, and your child deserves to love their childhood. I believe in you!

What’s Included:

Weekly 1-hour sessions via Zoom
Personalized recap notes per session
Personalized insight notes per session
Custom assignments per session
Daily accountability to track progress
Text support between sessions to support results
Plus: 2-3 additional hours I spend on you outside each session (notes, research, planning)

FAQs

What's the difference between coaching and traditional therapy?

Therapy focuses on past events that might contribute to your current situation. Therapists are trained to listen and validate, which helps clients understand the past. The process is designed to go slowly, unfolding as the client comes to their own awareness.

Coaching uses an understanding of past events to shed light on the present and shift your future. Coaches listen and validate, but more importantly they are trained to challenge clients (in a safe manner) to disrupt unhelpful cycles. Coaching is a relatively fast process, as clients quickly become empowered to make conscious choices with powerful awareness.

How often do we meet?

Initially, we meet once a week for 12 total sessions. Each session lasts one full hour. For clients who wish to continue, there is an option to proceed month-to-month.

Does one need a license to be a coach?

There is no licensing process for Professional Coaching but there are definite standards. My certification is through The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, which is the gold standard training program. It is accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF), the only globally-recognized credentialing program for coaches. The ICF is a non-profit, professional organization. Its mission is to build, support, and preserve the integrity of the coaching profession.

Do you guarantee results?

Yes! My personal guarantee is that if you commit to the process, do your assignments, take full advantage of your access to me, and dedicate enough time and effort, you will ABSOLUTELY get great results. I employ many effective tools to coach you towards that. Every session, you will learn something new and you will receive homework to apply the new learning into your life.

How are the sessions conducted?

Sessions take place via Zoom. Each session has a structure to build consistency and momentum. We will dive deeply into what’s going well and what challenges are on tap. While I meet you exactly where you are, I also take the wheel when needed because life is too short and parenting is too important for you to stay stuck in pain.

Don't know which course to choose?

Contact our support center and we will help you to choose the proper program to fit your needs.