Serving Marin County & Beyond
With 30 years experience and as a father of two teens, I know that families who sow the seeds of self-regulation early and often, before these skills get labeled as executive function at school when frustration is high, can prevent many predictable challenges. That's why we created PAUSE People.
You’re a dedicated parent looking for effective tools to support
your neurodiverse child and your family.
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I’m a 30-year special education veteran helping parents make sense of it all and create home environments that build self-regulation -the skills behind most learning, behavior, and family challenges, including ADD.
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But it’s not mostly about your kids. Self-regulation starts at home, with parents. Taking meaningful steps now can prevent predictable challenges before they escalate; saving families time, energy, and stress during the more turbulent teen years when executive function demands grow and resistance peaks.
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If you’ve got ADD in the house, working with a coach is a proactive decision: not waiting for school or others to handle it, or hoping kids will simply outgrow the issues. There’s so much parents can do, especially while kids still value their guidance and connection.
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"I wish I had learned this years ago" is the comment I hear most often.
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My 1:1 and small group version of PAUSE People aligns with CDC and pediatric recommendations for early, effective support. I’m right here in Kentfield, offering a four-session course for individual families or small groups -available online or in person.
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"There has been a total shift in our family dynamic. We’re problem-solving and working better as a team."
C.S., Fort Bragg, November 2025
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Reach out today to learn how I can help your family now and into 2026. If you don’t agree after the first session, you’ll receive a full refund.
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Program Details:
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Duration: 5 hours of coaching, flexibly scheduled as full or half sessions, live in person, online, or both.
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Includes:
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Initial intake/assessment
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All PDF materials
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Between-session text/phone support.
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Engagement Period: Spans 2 months for time to try, reflect, adapt, and progress.
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Investment: $1375.
Group Pricing:
Please contact directly to discuss options tailored to your group’s size and needs. Pricing varies based on session length, number of families, and support included. Reach out to get a personalized quote.
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​Got kids with ADD in the house?
Let’s team up to make 2026 a
transformative year for your family.
Want to learn more? Check out these recent interviews:
New interview with Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact Parents​​
"Building Executive Function Skills Early: A Guide for Parents"​
Why the CDC recommends a good coach...
​​​​​"Experts recommend that healthcare providers refer parents of children younger than 12 years old for training in behavior therapy. When parents become trained in behavior therapy, they learn skills and strategies to help their child with ADHD succeed at school, at home, and in relationships. Learning and practicing behavior therapy requires time and effort, but it has lasting benefits for the child and the family."
-CDC​​​
"Your approach has everything I had hoped for, both for our son, and us as parents: you have substance, experience, actionable handouts and most importantly, a good dose of humor and compassion."
-Borianana and Daniel, Switzerland