What Parents Are Saying

  • I loved working with Mel! She helped me harness my strengths as a parent and develop and implement creative and effective parenting strategies. Mel helped me find my confidence as a parent and empowered me to recognize the joy in day to day parenting. As a coach, Mel creates a warm, safe and non-judgmental space for collaboration for her clients. I would highly recommend Life Raft Parent Coaching. 

    —Alex, Parent of 2, Denver CO 

  • Melani is an amazing coach who is able to draw out dynamics and patiently suggest strategies. She found my strengths and celebrated them while still pushing me in constructive ways. I can't recommend her enough!

    — Carrie Ann in Oakland

  • Last spring, I had the good fortune to work with Parent Coach Melani Dawson-Lear. After a pretty challenging stretch with my kids, Melani helped me rediscover the joy in parenting -- because being a mom is such a hard, physically and emotionally draining job.

    We worked on setting boundaries (for me!), honoring my pre-kid self, and identifying strategies to give my kids the space to grow into the humans they want to be.

    Melani gets it -- she's a mom herself -- and worked alongside me to create more fun and harmony within my family. Can't say enough good things about her.

    If you're looking for some support in your parenting role. I HIGHLY recommend Melani.

    — JF, Mom of 2

  • Melani Dawson-Lear is a very special person and extremely knowledgeable parent coach. She listens intently and works with you, as a team, to come up with new strategies specific to your family for each challenge that may arise. Melani's suggestions are realistic and easy to implement in daily life. I thought I had tried everything, but after working with Melani, I can truly say that things run more smoothly and our family is happier as a whole. The outcome of our time together exceeded my expectations! I am so grateful to have worked with Melani.

    —Danielle Morgan, Denver, CO

  • Melani helped me navigate through a very challenging time. And through her coaching, I was able to re-discover some of my personal and parenting strengths.

    I was floundering around, trying to establish a connection with my teen, but it seemed like every interaction would end up being a negative one. Melani helped move me away from stress and sadness, and towards empowered and hopeful.

    I was worn down by many things, including concern for my teen and my relationship with her. Melani helped me shine light on the positive aspects of life with my teen, and we moved out of chaos and into a much happier place.

    Parenting isn't always easy, particularly when we are concerned for our kids. During this very challenging time, it was helpful to have support from Melani.

    —E., Mom of 2

  • My experience with parent coaching was positive, effective, and well needed!

    —Sandra Woods, Spanaway, WA