Hello! I’m Kennedy.
I’m a middle school teacher turned Certified Family Life Educator & Parent Coach.
While teaching, I realized that I wanted to support teens and families more than I could within the four walls of my classroom.
As a Certified Family Life Educator and Parent Coach, my mission is to empower parents and teens through coaching to transform their relationships & navigate the teen years with confidence.
It’s hard to be a teen; it’s also hard to be a parent of a teen.
At The Family Room, we believe—
Teens are funny, creative, and intelligent, and often misunderstood.
Parents need just as much community and support throughout the teenage years as elementary years.
Coaching helps both parents and teens build skills to make long-lasting changes.
Mental Health: Experience to Expertise
With extensive experience working with teenagers in educational and mental health settings, I have seen firsthand the profound challenges that young people face today. I also understand these challenges on a personal level, having navigated my struggles with anxiety and depression during my adolescence.
As an educator, I witnessed parents who, despite their best efforts, often felt overwhelmed and disconnected from their teens. They struggled to understand their children’s mental health needs while managing behavioral concerns and external pressures from other adults in their lives. This often left families feeling frustrated, isolated and misunderstood.
Through my journey, I learned how crucial it is to have a support system—someone who empathizes with your struggles and offers consistent, understanding guidance. Through my coaching programs, I strive to provide this level of support to parents and teens. My approach helps strengthen the parent-child relationship and creates a buffer for both parties, easing the tension that can arise during difficult conversations.
Parenting a teen doesn’t have to feel like walking on eggshells. I am committed to helping you foster open communication, build trust, and create a positive family dynamic where you and your teen can thrive.