Why Mindset Coaching for Youth

Mindset is how we think, and it is the key to achievements, how we think about ourselves, resilience, happiness, self-confidence and so much more.  

The coaching programs at The Owl's Haven are designed to be research-based, developmentally appropriate, and proven effective for children.

We understand that a child's ability to learn and grow, which is their primary purpose in school, can be negatively impacted by many of today's unique challenges and even opportunities.

As adults, we can also recognize how these factors can affect our own lives, success, and happiness.

Harnessing the power of our minds and learning to manage our mindset has an incredible impact on our lives, as it is a tool we all possess within ourselves.

Here are just a few key development areas Mindset Coaching focuses on.

Mindset Coaching helps children:

• develop resilience and handle life’s curveballs.

• learn ‘inside-out’ self-esteem, based on who they are and not what they have achieved.

• go for their dreams without looking back.

• learn how to think for themselves, be their own person, and stand up to peer-pressure.

• learn how to create a vision, achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Sample problems for children:

• getting down on themselves, afraid to try new things, believing no one really wants to be their friend

• lacking in self-leadership - in a slump, feeling a victim, drifting with a lack of direction, feeling powerless, thinking (s)he needs things or circumstances to be happy, and experiencing self-doubt

• not feeling successful or that success is for them, experiencing cold feet, fear or nervousness  

• making poor decisions with peers, being disrespectful at times, lying, sneaking, cheating, bullying others, making mistakes, experiencing failure, or disappointments

• battling with homework, doing chores, taking ownership, and lacking self-respect

• struggling with shyness, feeling awkward, or unworthy, not realizing their self-worth and unique gifts they contribute

• or just wanting to gain and strengthen mindset skills to be prepared when the time comes!

How it Works

Stories stimulate multiple centers of the brain which means deeper learning.

The Owl’s Haven has hand selected the WISDOM™ system, a goal-oriented, proven story based coaching model and the power of stories to target transformation in key areas of mindset growth for life!  

Through stories, children get to hear relatable, real-life problems in a non-threatening way through someone else’s shoes.  Children appreciate getting in touch with their thoughts and feelings in this way and open their minds to see some of the most challenging skills in action.  After the story, enlightening story talks with carefully crafted coaching questions open the door for children to apply the skills to their own lives under the guidance of a professional coach.

Your child’s coach will carefully implement engaging and fun activities that give them a “hands on” experience to really anchor their learning.  Parents receive a take-home sheet with resources to carry the conversation on at home with simple, powerful references to the stories that reinforce the skills they are working on outside of coaching sessions.  

Meet Your Coach

Welcome!  Thanks for stopping by.  As an Early Childhood Educator and certified coach trained in mindset neuroscience, I've made it my mission to help children grow and thrive. My background in childhood development and interdisciplinary studies has shown me the importance of social-emotional learning, and I've pursued a license in mindset coaching to further support this work.

With a deep commitment to lifelong learning, I am privileged to support the growth of young children through positive mindset development. As a mom and teacher, I recognize the transformative power of cultivating growth mindsets, especially during primary school years, when children shape their understanding of the world and encounter novel social contexts and challenges. These essential skills will empower children throughout their educational journey and into adulthood. By learning to apply them to everyday experiences before adulthood, children can cultivate lasting happiness, unshakeable self-assurance, and a life of purpose.

In my free time, I run a nonprofit that serves children born with oral cleft lip, cleft palate and other craniofacial conditions and their families.  I also direct an annual 5k and kids run to raise awareness for cleft conditions and support advancing cleft medical research and patient care.  Additionally, I work as a substitute teacher, taking on both long-term and short-term assignments, as needed.

I am a mom to an adult son, a school-aged son, and a bonus mom to two additional adult sons!  Since 2008, I have been dedicated to studying education, personal development, and the power of social-emotional learning.  I am continuously intrigued by human development across the lifespan and our unique design.  

I am honored to learn and grow alongside the children and families I am blessed to meet, and I am passionate about sharing the insights I have gained along the way.

Many blessings.