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Hi, I'm Janelle
Mother of 6, twice married, co-parenting a blended, multi-cultural and bilingual family in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and my daughters' dad.
My Life +my Mission
Co-Parenting through Separation/Divorce
I remember attending a mandatory court-ordered parenting course when I was going through my divorce and thinking about how very impossible it seemed to be the kind of objective, clear-headed parent they were asking to me when I was in the throes of such a gigantic, overwhelming crisis.
My mind was scattered and my body was filled with tension and anxiety.
I had no idea how I was going to make ends meet, where I was going to live, whether I would ever find love again. And they were asking me to be the “bigger person” and “think of the kids.”
I learned firsthand through that experience how important it is for us, as parents, to be centered in ourselves before we can show up in the best possible way our kids. I found myself at a loss of who to talk to, as I didn’t want to involve my friends and family in the drama, and I often didn’t know who to trust.
I decided I wanted to be the person I didn’t have, to get me through the most difficult transition of my life.
I am here for you.
To be a sounding board.
To listen without judgment.
To offer perspective and insight if you want it.
To let you sort out your feelings, to grieve, to reclaim power over your life and hope for the future.
There is a way forward to be the person and parent you want to be.
Blended Families
Parenting is already hard. Throw in exes, custody battles, complex parenting plans, child support and you have a recipe for insecurity and confusion making a hard job 10,000 times harder.
I know firsthand how hard it can be to step into parenting someone else’s child and to have a partner try to parent yours.
I can help you and your parenting partner get clear on your visions for your families and support you to make them a reality.
Connect with me. Let's talk.
about janelle
Passionate Educator
Janelle has almost 2 decades of experience in adult education. She has a deep understanding of how adults learn and integrate new skills into their lives.
She will be able to help you not only with building head knowledge but also with implementing the changes you most desire in your home life.
Thoughtful Mediator
Janelle became a professional certified mediator in early 2018. She has facilitated multiple mediations for separating parents and parents trying to make important decisions for their families in the midst of big changes.
She is confident that she can provide a safe space where you can be respected and heard. She will help you work toward workable solutions in the best interest of your children.
Lifelong Learner
Janelle has a deep-seated passion for learning and is committed to constant growth as a parent and as a coach.
She strives to keep up on the latest research and will bring critical information about brain development, emotional intelligence and nervous system science to your conversations with her.