1:1 mentoring sessions

Personalised support for parents who want to parent with purpose, trust and embrace their own humanness

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Through my 1:1 consultations, I offer personalised support and practical strategies to help you overcome parenting challenges - whether it’s understanding and navigating tantrums, dealing with toileting issues, making bedtime enjoyable, helping your baby and yourself get restful sleep or responding to your child’s aggression. 

Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey to discover the joy and fulfilment that comes with embracing Aware Parenting, a trust-based parenting approach.

1:1 Support

  • Are you tired of eating dinner in a rush because you don’t know when your baby will wake up again? Are you tired of that rising feeling of anxiety that starts as soon as you manage to extract yourself from the bedroom?
    Imagine not having to stay in their bedroom all evening and finally enjoying some time to yourself or with your partner once they go to sleep.

  • Imagine a day-to-day where threats and bribes are no longer the only way to get your kids to cooperate. When you’re not constantly repeating yourself, raising your voice or feeling frustrated.
    Picture yourself starting or ending the day without the anxiety of getting children ready, of having fun at bedtime and even gasp enjoying putting your kids to bed. No more never-ending negotiations.

  • Feel the freedom of embracing tantrums as a natural healing mechanism, knowing how to hold space and let them run their course. Know that you can allow children to fully feel their feelings and observe the tangible changes in their behaviour when they do.

  • I will help you trust in your children's innate wisdom while shedding outdated parenting beliefs so that you can cultivate deeper connection, navigate parenting challenges with confidence, and create a harmonious and authentic family dynamic.

    It's never too late to rewrite your parenting journey and build trust with your children. 

    Let me show you the path to a more playful, peaceful and fulfilling parenthood, where you can repair, heal, and create lasting connections with your children that will nourish them for their whole lives.

who is it for?

These consultations are perfect for parents who…

  • Feel overwhelmed and exhausted, longing for more balance and ease in their daily lives.

  • Want to break free from outdated parenting ideas and explore a more trusting and compassionate approach. 

  • Would love to move away from punishments and rewards but don’t know what else to do.

  • Are being told “there’s something wrong with your child” but it doesn’t ring true, and neither does fitting their child in a box, label or diagnosis.

  • Are tired of repeating themselves or relying on threats and power struggles to get their children to cooperate.

  • Are ready to let go of perfectionism and guilt in parenting their highly-sensitive and spirited children.

  • Believe children have innate wisdom, but are struggling to trust them.

  • Are open to self-reflection and personal growth, willing to heal their own wounds from past experiences.

  • Desire a harmonious family dynamic where cooperation, trust, and mutual respect are the foundations.

  • Want to cultivate a sense of trust and confidence in their parenting decisions, empowering themselves to tune into their intuition and follow their unique parenting path.

  • Are familiar with Aware Parenting, whether you’re experienced or recently came across it, I’m here to help you turn the theory into real life practice. 

Consultation options

  • Discovery call

    💫 20 minutes to get a feel for who I am and what I do

    💫 Ask questions about how I can help you and explore if you’d like to work with me

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  • The Essentials package

    💫 2 hours of 1:1 support.


    The initial consultation is 60 minutes.
    The second consultation can be split into 2 x 30 min sessions.

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  • The container package

    💫 12-16 weeks of guidance

    Initial 1 hr session followed by:

    30 mins every week for 12 weeks (total 6.5 hours) OR
    45 mins every 2 weeks for 12 weeks (total 5 hours)
    OR
    45 mins every week for 9 weeks (total 7.5 hours)

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  • Potty Training (Or EC) Troubleshooting

    💫 90 mins to troubleshoot


    60 mins initial consultation + 30 mins follow-up OR
    45 mins initial consultation + 45 mins follow-up

    Exclusive for EC/Potty training troubleshooting, in exceptional cases I may offer a one-off session

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Book a Discovery Cal

A 20-min discovery call is great to find out more about me and decide whether the coaching is a good fit for both of us.

You’ll get to know more about me, get a feel for how I can support you and ask any pressing questions.

about me

I am Maru, a certified Aware Parenting Instructor and EC & Potty Training Consultant with a passion for empowering parents to trust their children's innate wisdom and embrace the messy yet beautiful journey of parenting. As a trauma-informed parenting coach, I draw from my personal experiences and extensive training in various parenting methodologies to provide compassionate support. 

Having navigated the challenges of sleep deprivation and seeking alternatives to mainstream parenting paradigms, I discovered the transformative power of Aware Parenting. I'm dedicated to helping parents find their own unique path, become free from outdated beliefs, and create deep connections with their children. With a background in art education and a commitment to decolonising parenting practices, I aim to make parenting more inclusive and welcoming for all.

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what can i help you with?

  • Gain awareness of your triggers and an understanding that how you were raised  is a hugely influencing factor in how we react to our children’s behaviour. 

  • Become a more playful parent, that enjoys spending time with their child(ren), has playful tools up their sleeve, and has a joyful approach to parenting in general.  

  • Go from sleepless nights to restful sleep. I know first-hand how difficult it is to live day to day like a sleep deprived zombie. Imagine finally enjoying a restful night. Aware Parenting is the third option with sleep: no sleep training at all, and not just waiting it out to get better.

  • From potty training nightmare to toileting ease. No more withholding, no more fighting over having a nappy to go in, no more toilet refusal, no more begging them to use the toilet.

  • Picture the shift from feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your parenting choices to becoming an empowered parent who trusts their instincts, embraces the messy human experience of parenting, and confidently guides their child's growth and development.

  • “Working with Maru has led me to finally believe in myself as a mother. Previously I was constantly sad, and riddled with anxiety thinking that the challenges I faced with my son's behaviour were because I wasn't good enough as a parent. I now feel a sense of freedom in realising that I don't have to fix everything. I am kinder to myself and have more compassion for him. Unlocking this has helped our whole family in ways I never expected. We are so much happier now than before I looked to Maru for support.”


    ADRIENNE

  • “Working with Maru has been very helpful for our family. Their guidance and practical advice have helped us navigate parenting challenges with confidence and ease. With Maru and Aware parenting we’ve seen a positive transformation in our home, and we can’t recommend Maru highly enough!!”

    CRISTINA

  • “Maru has a deep understanding of children's emotional needs and development, and is also knowledgeable to wider cultural and philosophical issues around parenting which has made her compassionate support invaluable to me and my family.”

    ROBERT

  • “We had an online 1:1 consultation with Maru and she immediately made us feel at ease, seen and understood. We left the session feeling empowered, with new tools in our toolkit and most importantly we felt like we didn't have to beat ourselves up and that we are doing the best we can. That was very reassuring and calming. Thanks Maru!"

    THERESA

  • “Maru’s support in helping us to understand our newborn has been invaluable and she gave us the confidence to try new approaches with him, such as allowing him to cry in a safe and comforting way and actively listening to what he was communicating with us. Maru’s support helped to transform our tricky evenings into a time of day we felt much more equipped to deal with positively and the 1:1 consultation confirmed that, as parents, we were on the same page. Maru also sent a follow up email with so many play ideas which we have been using ever since.”

    LILLY

  • “We first went to Maru for support with poo withholding and general toileting issues for our four year-old. From the initial discovery call onwards she was wonderfully warm and helpful and made us feel at ease, and she had a lot of creative suggestions that have been instrumental in lifting some of the shame and stuck feelings around this issue for our daughter and starting to finally move us forward. When we returned to talk to her about EC for our baby, we found her just as knowledgable and supportive - I’d been curious for a long time but never thought I’d be able to get EC off the ground. Maru's inventive and creative approach has given us tools to use well beyond the toddler and toileting years. Thank you! ”

    KIRSTEN

  • “Our sessions together gave me the time and space I needed to talk about, explore and listen to the ways Aware parenting can support my child, but also myself. I really felt held and supported, knowing we were all here for ourselves. Maru was brilliant in creating and facilitating a safe space to explore and unpick the emotions that we sometimes aren’t aware of or didn’t quite know how to respond to. I finished the sessions knowing that we were doing the right thing for our family unit.”

    CANDYCE

 FAQs

  • Yes and no. In short, I do occasionally make exceptions. If you’ve previously had a consultation with me, if you bought the Potty Mastery Course or attended one of my live workshops. However, the majority of seemingly small challenges are the tip of the iceberg and I value being able to help parents really turn things around.
    If in doubt, book a discovery call and we can decide how I can best support you.

  • Absolutely! A 1:1 consultation allows us to delve deeply into your unique situation and tailor strategies and support specifically for you and your child. I will also hold space for you, your worries and your feelings.

  • Aware Parenting offers a fresh perspective by focusing on trust, connection, and understanding your child's emotional needs. Rather than relying on punishments or rewards, we focus on creating a safe space for emotional expression. This approach can bring about profound transformations in yourself, your parenting dynamic and support your child's overall well-being.

  • Absolutely! It's never too late to start on a new path. Whether you're dealing with sleep issues, behavioural challenges, or toileting issues, a 1:1 consultation can help you gain new insights, develop effective strategies, and foster a deeper connection with your child. We can work together to repair and heal past experiences and create positive change in your family dynamics.

  • Absolutely! The consultation is designed to support and guide you on your parenting journey, regardless of your prior knowledge or experience. Together, we can explore the principles of Aware Parenting, address your specific concerns, and provide you with practical tools and strategies specific to your situation. It's a supportive space for you to gain insights, ask questions, and receive personalised guidance to help you thrive as a parent.

Got a question that I haven't answered here? Just drop me a line below or schedule a Discovery call