Frequently Asked Questions
What is parenting coaching, and how can it help me?
Parenting coaching provides personalized guidance to help you address specific challenges, strengthen your connection with your child, and create a more peaceful, harmonious home environment. Sara uses evidence-based strategies to empower you with tools and insights tailored to your family’s needs.
What makes Keenly Guided Parenting different from other coaching services?
Sara’s approach is rooted in trust, respect, and empathy. With over 15 years of combined experience as school psychologist, elementary school teacher, and parent, she combines her deep knowledge of child development with practical, real-world strategies. Sara focuses on creating a safe, loving environment without yelling, shame, or punishment, helping families thrive together.
Who can benefit from working with Sara?
Keenly Guided Parenting is ideal for parents and caregivers of young children who want to:
Understand how children develop and how that impacts their behavior.
Learn strategies to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors.
Build a stronger, more connected relationship with their children.
Create a calm, positive home environment.
What types of services do you offer?
Sara currently offers:
Individual Coaching: One-on-one sessions tailored to your family’s unique needs.
How do I know if parenting coaching is right for me?
Parenting coaching is a great fit if you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with specific behaviors, or simply looking for guidance to strengthen your parenting skills. Schedule a free discovery call to learn how Keenly Guided Parenting can support you and your family.
What is a discovery call?
A discovery call is a free, 30-minute session where you can meet Sara, share your goals and challenges, and learn how her coaching approach can help. It’s an opportunity to see if her services are the right fit for you and your family.
What can I expect during an individual coaching session?
Coaching sessions are personalized to your family’s needs. Sara will begin with a detailed assessment to understand your challenges and goals. She’ll then provide actionable strategies and tools to help you address specific behaviors, build confidence, and foster a positive family dynamic.
Do you work with parents of older children?
While Sara’s focus is on parents and caregivers of younger children, many of the strategies and principles she teaches can be adapted for older children. Contact Sara to discuss your specific needs.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes! Sara offers both in-person and virtual coaching sessions to accommodate your preferences and schedule.
How can I get started?
You can start by scheduling a free discovery call or booking a coaching session directly through the website. Visit the Booking page to choose a time that works for you.
Where is Sara located?
Sara lives in Silver Spring, Maryland and is able to provide in-person observations of children coupled with virtual meetings to local families living in the DMV in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Kensington, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Olney, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC. Sara also provides virtual services for clients who live in other parts of the country or internationally.
Visit the Booking page to choose a time that works for you.