1:1 mentoring sessions

for parents who want to parent with purpose and trust, and be as compassionate with themselves as they are with their children

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  • Are you tired of eating dinner in a rush because you don't know when your baby will wake up again? 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, nor having to tip toe only for them to wake up 30 mins later — 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.
    Where you can start or end the day without the anxiety of getting children ready — where bedtime is something you (gasp) actually enjoy, instead of a never-ending negotiation, or a drawn-out affair that leaves you drained.

  • Would you like to feel the freedom of embracing tantrums as a natural healing mechanism, knowing how to hold space and let them run their course. Knowing that you can allow children to fully feel their feelings and observing the tangible changes in their behaviour, the ease of doing things you formerly thought were not for families like yours.

  • I will help you trust in your children's innate wisdom while shedding the outdated parenting beliefs that are in the way, so that you can cultivate deeper connection, navigate parenting challenges with confidence, and build a family dynamic that's harmonious and reflective of your values.

    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.

is this for you?

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  • Want to break free from outdated parenting ideas and explore a more trusting, compassionate approach.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 promises of screen time 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 it.

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

  • Deeply desire a family dynamic built on cooperation, trust, and mutual respect. And are ready to let go of authoritarian and hierarchical parenting styles.

  • Are familiar with Aware Parenting, whether you're deep into it or just found it, I’m here to help you turn the theory into real life practice. 

A container, not a clock

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Thank you for being here

This is a container because it’s a 3-month commitment to having consistent, ongoing support.

Got a stressful medical intervention coming up? Big life changes like moving home, new sibling? Struggling with different parenting styles with your co-parent? Whatever it is, however life unfolds in your house, you have access to me through Telegram.

Because change doesn’t happen after one conversation, or from reading one Instagram post. It happens in the time and space between Zoom sessions, so if sh*t hits the fan at bedtime you have a container to hold you through it all.

3 months of mentoring

  • An initial 60-minute session, followed by 4 × 45-minute follow-up sessions — spaced roughly every three weeks.

  • 3 months of Telegram support between sessions - so you're not holding it all until our next call

  • A relationship. Supporting parents is my life passion and I'm genuinely in this with you for the three months, so you can reap the benefits for years to come.

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What Parents have said

  • Working with Maru has led me to finally believe in myself as a mother (…) I now feel a sense of freedom in realising that I don't have to fix everything. We are so much happier now than before I looked to Maru for support.

    — Adrienne

  • We had an online 1:1 consultation with Maru and she immediately made us feel at ease, seen and understood… we didn't have to beat ourselves up.

    — Theresa

  • 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

    — Candyce

about me

I am Maru, a Level 2 Aware Parenting Mentor and EC & Potty Training Consultant with a passion for guiding 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 we can work on together

  • Understand your own triggers and gain better awareness that how you were raised  is likely shaping how you react to your child’s behaviour. 

  • Become a more playful parent, one who enjoys spending time with their child(ren), has playful tools up their sleeve, and a joyful approach to parenting in general. No more white-knuckling and deep-breathing until bedtime is over.

  • Navigate sibling dynamics with more confidence. Whether you’ve got a new arrival in your family or are dealing with constant bickering and fighting, I’m here to help you make the day to day more enjoyable.

  • Go from sleepless nights to restful ones - at any age. I know first-hand how difficult it is to live day to day like a sleep-deprived zombie. Aware Parenting isn’t sleep training and it’s not waiting because “it will get better” - it is the third option with sleep. And it works.

  • Move from potty training nightmare to toileting ease. No more withholding, no more fighting over having a nappy, no more begging them to use the toilet, no more constant accidents and regular wash-loads.

  • Know exactly how to listen to crying - whether it’s crying-in-arms or listening to meltdowns, I’ll support you in being present AND meeting your needs in the moment.

  • Help your child heal from traumatic experiences - medical interventions, dentist visits, birth trauma and more.

  • Go from feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your parenting choices to becoming a confident parent who trusts their instincts, embraces the messy human experience of parenting, and confidently guides their child - and fully accepts them for who they are.

  • Understand the true cause of hitting, biting, pinching and other forms of aggression - so you can both prevent it from happening, keep everyone safe and respond in the most helpful way.

investment & details

the container

£499 single payment or £169 × 3 monthly instalments

3 months:
1 × 60-min session (pre-consultation questionnaire)
4 × 45-min sessions (roughly every 3 weeks)
Telegram support throughout (I reply Mon-Thurs)

what’s included

If you’re exploring working with me, you fill out an intake form and book a free 20-min connection call.

During this time you can get to know me. No pressure, just a chance for you to get a feel for how I work, ask questions, and figure out together whether this is the right fit. And you'll walk away with at least one practical thing you can try straight away, whether or not we end up working together.

the process

if you decide to work with me

  • You'll complete a short form with your details (including your Telegram number) at checkout

  • You'll land on a thank-you page where you can book your first 60-minute session immediately

  • I'll connect with you on Telegram once everything's set up, and we'll take it from there

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  • “Maru is non judgmental, grounded, clear and factual. She is incredibly well organised and a lot of thought and heart flows into her work. My husband and I received support from Maru to deepen our AwP understanding and address specific parenting challenges. Having regular short sessions with Maru deepened our co-parenting relationship as it brought visibility to the emotional and mental work we both do in raising our children. This had the unexpected effect of more appreciation and mutual respect between me and my husband! We especially enjoyed the consultation summaries Maru provides. They are a great personalised resource to fall back on during everyday parenting. Working with Maru was money and time well spent and we will continue to work with her. Maru, thank you for all you do for us!”

    MELANIE

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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

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 FAQs

  • Occasionally, yes — usually for parents who've worked with me before, or come through one of my courses. But most challenges that look small on the surface are usually the tip of something bigger, and I value being able to help parents really turn things around, rather than just patch the issue. If you're not sure, book an Explore Working Together call and we'll figure it out together.

  • It was developed by Aletha Solter PhD, a Swiss-American developmental psychologist. Solter's view is that allowing children to fully express and process emotions — rather than suppress them — prevents a lot of what shows up later as aggression or behavioural difficulty. Her books The Aware Baby and Tears and Tantrums are good starting points, as is the Aware Parenting Podcast by Marion Rose.

  • Absolutely! The Container is designed to support and guide you on your parenting journey - no prior knowledge needed. We'll explore the Aware Parenting principles as they apply to your family and situation, not as theory.

  • Aware Parenting offers a fresh perspective by focusing on trust, connection, and understanding your child's emotional needs. Rather than relying on modifying behaviour, we focus on creating a safe space for emotional expression. This approach can bring about profound transformations in yourself and your family dynamic - and it tends to change more than just the specific issue you came in with.

  • Absolutely! Three months working together allows us to delve deeply into your unique situation, apply Aware Parenting and other strategies specifically for you and your family. And I hold space for you, your worries, and your feelings too, not just the parenting logistics - which is often what brings about the biggest changes.

  • Yes! It's never too late to start on a new path. Whether you're dealing with sleep issues, behavioural challenges, or toileting issues, I 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 too.

  • It shares a lot of common threads with other approaches, in particular Hand in Hand Parenting.

    There are other modalities which are very supportive and follow the model of trusting babies’ and children’s innate wisdom such as Montessori and RIE.

    There are other approaches which are not compatible such as Polyvagal Theory.