Practical Life Parenting
My mission is to help overwhelmed parents break the cycle of yelling, anger & guilt to become calm, confident leaders for their children.
Hi I'm Michelle,
Certified Parent Coach, owner of Practical Life Parenting and a Montessori teacher of 25 years.
My mission is to help overwhelmed parents break the cycle of yelling, anger & guilt to become calm confident leaders for their children.
Are You Yelling at Your Kids to get them to listen? I support parents to learn respectful discipline tools with less yelling and more cooperation.
A connected (mostly yell-free) family IS possible!
Since I was trained and certified as a Montessori teacher way before having children of my own, I always strived to “follow the child as his leader” and model grace and courtesy as much as possible………
What They Say
Parents of 3
"Our family dynamic has changed drastically since taking this parenting course. I loved having a safe space to feel heard, valued and hear new perspectives. I would describe this process as therapeutic.”
Parents of 2
“We want our children to feel safe in our relationship and in order to do so we need to create a space of trust, feeling seen/heard, and understood. This course changed our lives!"
Mom of 2
"I have a new level of understanding of the inner workings of the childhood brain and my own emotions. My children are more cooperative and listen to me when I speak to them. I don’t yell anymore and I am honestly a much happier person."
Mom of 3
“I left every session armed with new tools. I now have the tools to reference and use to better prepare me when I hit obstacles. This is a new beginning for me.”
Mom of 2
“She managed to comfort me while at the same time giving me strength to try new things with my kids.”
Mom of 4
“My relationship with my children has completely transformed. I feel more connected with them, we work together as a team…I am finding joy with my children in my everyday routine.”
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What They Say
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“Before starting this journey I was an angry, yelling, depressed mother who felt there was no way out of this cycle.” I was having a lot of problems parenting my two children. Every day prior was a chore to get through and I had a very hard time getting my children to cooperate with me. I was an angry, yelling, depressed mother who felt there was no way out of this cycle until I met Michelle. My parenting style has been completely transformed. I have a new level of understanding of the inner workings of the childhood brain and my own emotions. Michelle always made me feel heard and understood. My children are more cooperative and listen to me when I speak to them. I don’t yell anymore and I am honestly a much happier person.
Mom of 2
“She managed to comfort me while at the same time giving me strength to try new things with my kids.” Michelle helped to give me more confidence in being a parent. and changed the way I relate to my children (age 7 & 4). She helped me find new ways to communicate with them in a more effective manner. She taught me so much and did so with such compassion and peace. During the tough times, she managed to comfort me while at the same time giving me strength to try new things with my kids. She also helped me to manage my emotions and realize that I don't need to react so harshly to certain situations related to parenting. Michelle was very patient with me and not only helped me to become a better parent, but a better person as well. I would recommend Michelle to parents at any stage in the game!
Mom of 2
“My relationship with my children has completely transformed. I feel more connected with them, we work together as a team…I am finding joy with my children in my everyday routine.” As a mom of four, I was feeling constantly overwhelmed, burnt out, like no one was hearing me. I felt like I was in a constant uphill battle with my children over everything. This course offered a wealth of information and tools to help support my parenting journey. My relationship with my children has completely transformed. I feel more connected with them, we work together as a team, my feelings of overwhelm are diminishing and I am finding joy with my children in my everyday routine. I cannot recommend this course enough to anyone looking for tools to help support their parenting journey! It was truly a life changing experience. Thank you!
Mom of 4
“I left every session armed with new tools. I now have the tools to reference and use to better prepare me when I hit obstacles. This is a new beginning for me.” There is no one who could have been a more appropriate parenting coach for me than Ms. Michelle. Her calm and non judgmental demeanor was therapeutic. Her experience working with children in both an academic and home setting reflected the depth of her support. I left every session armed with new tools. Life is not going to get easier, but now I have the tools to reference and use to better prepare me when I hit obstacles. This is a new beginning and not an end for me.
Mom of 3
“I left every session armed with new tools. I now have the tools to reference and use to better prepare me when I hit obstacles. This is a new beginning for me.” There is no one who could have been a more appropriate parenting coach for me than Ms. Michelle. Her calm and non judgmental demeanor was therapeutic. Her experience working with children in both an academic and home setting reflected the depth of her support. I left every session armed with new tools. Life is not going to get easier, but now I have the tools to reference and use to better prepare me when I hit obstacles. This is a new beginning and not an end for me.
Mom of 3
“I wish I would have had this course before becoming a parent.” During this program, I learned so much about how children develop, emotionally and physically. I learned a lot about myself as a parent and how different I look at parenting now. I wish I would have had this course before becoming a parent. With all the tools I learned and having a coach like Michelle to expand on those tools was amazing. She was always willing to listen and also give advice and ideas. It was a great experience.
Dad of 2
“Learning to be the best version of myself for my children is priceless.” Michelle has a wealth of knowledge. Her guidance has allowed me to parent with more empathy, more love and more confidence. She has helped and continues to help me navigate the parenting of my two children, both in different phases. She is non-judgemental and empowering. Learning to be the best version of myself for my children is priceless. There is no question that the coaching service Michelle offers is worth the time and money. The program is comprehensive and easy to implement. I will be recommending this to other family and friends.
Mom of 2
Since I’ve been working with Michelle, I’ve become a much more present and confident parent. Working with her is the best investment any parent could make.
Dad of 2
“I am no longer letting outside voices confuse me. Michelle has helped me so much and I'll forever be thankful for her.” I feel more confident and I’m able to anchor myself way better. Overall, I’m feeling good with my kids. I feel closer to them and our connection is much stronger. We are able to communicate better with each other. Michelle’s support is everything! I am dedicated to myself, my inner peace and to my babies’ inner peace. It’s so important to me. I am no longer letting outside voices confuse me. Michelle has helped me so much and I'll forever be thankful for her.
Mom of 2
“My proudest achievements during this program was learning how to control my emotions, understanding my child’s needs and emotions, and creating a nurturing and positive discipline style with my child.” My biggest AHA moment was realizing that I need to work on my emotions first and also take the time to understand my child’s emotions. That communication and patience goes a long way when disciplining my child. Michelle is such a kind, non judgemental and genuine person! With her positive attitude and approach, I felt very motivated to continue working hard towards my goals while feeling empowered along the way. It felt like having a loving mother, family member, and friend (all in one) help guide you along the way. I truly enjoyed having Michelle as my coach! She was helpful while also being honest and down to earth as a fellow parent, herself. With Michelle you will know you’re in good hands!
Mom of 1
“There are so many things I learned throughout this process, but If I want to stop old behavior models, I need to realize that yelling or throwing things only makes things worse.” I used to get so frustrated when my teenage son wouldn’t speak to me while I was asking something or trying to explain something. Now, I have learned to give him the space he needs and let him know that I’ll be ready to work through it when he is.
Mom of 2
Coach Tovar is a wealth of knowledge. Her guidance has allowed me to parent with empathy, more love, and confidence. She has helped and continues to me navigate the parenting of my two children both in different phases. She is non-judgmental and empowering. Being the best version of myself for my children is priceless. There is no question that the service Coach Tovar offers is worth the time and money. The curriculum/program is comprehensive and easily implemented. I will be recommending this to other family friends.
There is no one who could have been a more appropriate parenting coach for me than Ms. Michelle. Her calm and non judgmental demeanor was therapeutic. Her experience working with children in an academic and home setting reflected with the depth of her supports I left every session armed with new tools. Life is not going to get easier, but now I have the tools to reference and use when I hit obstacles, and to prepare me to be in control when I hit those obstacles. I feel honored that Ms. Michelle is offering her services. This is a new beginning and not an end for me.
Michelle is amazing! She is non-judgmental, kind and easy to talk to. She taught me so much and did so with peace and compassion, which I am very grateful for. Michelle changed the way I relate to my children (age 7 & 4) and helped me find new ways to communicate with them in a more effective manner. During the tough times, she managed to comfort me while at the same time gave me strength to try new things with my kids. Michelle helped to give me more confidence in being a parent. She taught me that self care and awareness is essential and helped me put that in action. She also helped me to manage my emotions and realize that I don't need to react with as much emotion to certain situations related to parenting. Michelle was very patient with me and not only helped me to become a better parent but a better person as well. I would recommend Michelle to parents at any stage in the game! Thanks, Michelle!
Since I’ve been working with Michelle I’ve become a much more present and confident parent. Working with her is the best investment any parent could make.
I am writing this letter with the highest recommendation for Michelle Tovar, Jai Institute Parent Coach. I started my journey with Michelle in November 2021. I am the mother of two children, Alina and Michael. Before starting my journey of weekly sessions with Michelle as well as the Jai Institute Coursework, I was having a lot of problems parenting my two children. Every day prior was a chore to get through and I had a very hard time getting my children to cooperate with me. I was an angry, yelling, depressed mother who felt there was no way out of this cycle until I met Michelle.
From day one of working with Michelle, I learned different strategies. Michelle always made me feel heard and understood. She was a facilitator of deep reflection on difficult situations. Michelle fostered parental development through personal reflection in connection with expert advice. After taking the twelve-weeks course at Jai Institute in combination with weekly sessions with Michelle, my parenting style has been completely transformed.
I have a new level of understanding of the inner workings of the childhood brain and my own emotions. My children are cooperative and listen to me when I speak to them. I don’t yell anymore and I am honestly a much happier person. I am grateful for Michelle’s expertise in parenting because it has opened a new path for our family.
As a mom of four I was feeling constantly overwhelmed, burnt out, and like no one was hearing me. I felt like I was in a constant uphill battle with my children over everything. This course offered a wealth of information and tools to help support my parenting journey. After taking this course my relationship with my children has completely transformed. I feel more connected with them, we work together as a team, my feelings of overwhelm are diminishing and I am finding joy in my everyday routine with my children. I cannot recommend this course enough to anyone looking for tools to help support their parenting journey! It was truly a life changing experience. Thank you!
What I Offer
COACHING (individual, couples or group)
Join me for weekly coaching calls paired with my 12-week Transformational Parenting Course to tighten up your parenting, so that you build long lasting connection and trust instead of overwhelm and frustration.
INVITE ME TO SPEAK
Contact me if your school, church, playgroup, company, or any community would benefit from learning more about conscious parenting, Montessori education, child development and so much more. Workshops are offered both in person and virtually.
They say it takes a village to raise kids. Having a parent coach join your village is a game changer! As a certified parent coach, Montessori educator of 25 years and a mom of 3, I know what parents need. I know unique practical tools and unique strategies that work!
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