{"id":8392,"date":"2025-10-04T20:45:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T18:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/?page_id=8392"},"modified":"2026-03-20T20:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T19:19:46","slug":"parenting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/parenting\/","title":{"rendered":"Parenting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-cf247fd stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"cf247fd\"><style>.stk-cf247fd {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #000000) !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/family-1.webp) !important;background-attachment:fixed !important;background-position:top center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:cover !important;padding-top:310px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-bottom:180px 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stk-436ce8b\" id=\"strong-thoughtful-parenting-support-for-complex-family-life-strong\" data-block-id=\"436ce8b\"><style>.stk-436ce8b {margin-bottom:20px !important;}.stk-436ce8b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:36px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;line-height:1em !important;font-weight:800 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-436ce8b .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:36px !important;}}<\/style><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\"><strong>Thoughtful parenting support for complex family life<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ad51fb0\" data-block-id=\"ad51fb0\"><style>.stk-ad51fb0 {max-width:55% !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-ad51fb0 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-ad51fb0 {max-width:100% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-palette-color-8-color\">Parenting today is saturated with information, opinions, and pressure to \u201cget it right.\u201d<br>My work supports parents who want to <strong>understand what\u2019s happening in their family<\/strong>, make sense of their child\u2019s behaviour and needs, and choose next steps that are realistic, informed, and aligned with their values.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-aa59650\" data-block-id=\"aa59650\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-ea6bbe6\" data-block-id=\"ea6bbe6\"><style>.stk-ea6bbe6 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #732f67) !important;}.stk-ea6bbe6 .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/parenting\/parenting-webinars\/\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Webinars<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-2cc8ae6\" data-block-id=\"2cc8ae6\"><style>.stk-2cc8ae6 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #732f67) !important;}.stk-2cc8ae6 .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/parenting\/parenting-consultations\/\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Consultations<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">Who is this for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">This space tends to resonate with parents who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">want to respond thoughtfully, even when they\u2019re tired<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">are balancing family life with demanding personal or professional lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:0.2\">My approach.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Help that meets you where you are.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Not every family needs the same kind of support.<br>My work starts from your child, your family, and your current capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/connection.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8835 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width:171px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/connection.png 500w, https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/connection-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/connection-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-11, #ccbfc6)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Responsive<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We adapt to your child\u2019s development, your parenting style, and the realities of your daily life.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038317.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8733 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width:174px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038317.png 500w, https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038317-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038317-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #bcdbd8)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Evidence-informed<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We use clear, structured tools grounded in science and child development, not trends, promises, or short-term fixes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038319.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8735 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width:174px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038319.png 500w, https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038319-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1000038319-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-10, #ece7d8)\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Culturally aware<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We plan strategies that work across languages, cultures, and systems. especially for families navigating life between countries, norms, or expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">How we can work together.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">I support parents with <strong>everyday parenting challenges that benefit from depth, structure, and context<\/strong>, rather than surface-level advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Common areas we work on include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bilingual and multilingual parenting<\/strong><br>Supporting children growing up between languages, and helping parents navigate language development, identity, and expectations in multilingual families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Multicultural and expat family life<\/strong><br>Parenting across cultures, systems, and norms \u2014 including differing values, schooling expectations, and family roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Boundaries and behaviour<\/strong><br>Setting clear, compassionate boundaries; reducing power struggles; supporting cooperation and emotional regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Screen use and digital boundaries<\/strong><br>Making developmentally appropriate decisions about screens, technology, and online environments in everyday family life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Emotional intensity and regulation<\/strong><br>Understanding strong emotions, resistance, and challenging behaviour without pathologising normal development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Parenting alignment between partners<\/strong><br>Getting on the same page when parenting styles, lifestyle choices, cultural backgrounds, or expectations differ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sustainable family living<\/strong><br>Supporting families who want to move toward a more sustainable lifestyle in practical and age-appropriate ways including building everyday sustainability habits, reducing overconsumption (such as toys), spending more time in nature, and navigating the social and emotional side of moving to a plant-based lifestyles with children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Vegan and vegetarian family dynamics<\/strong><br>Supporting vegan and vegetarian families navigate social and relational challenges, including communication with extended family and friends, school and daycare transitions, and answering children\u2019s questions with clarity and compassion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">What these situations have in common is information overload. Most parents don\u2019t need more advice; they need help identifying what actually matters in their context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">My work focuses on <strong>applied developmental science<\/strong>: translating evidence into decisions that fit your family, your values, and your real constraints. This approach is shaped not only by direct work with families, but also by ongoing teaching and training of professionals who support parents and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Some parents choose to start with structured educational webinars (live or recorded) to gain clarity around a specific topic. Others prefer individual consultations for more personalised, in-depth support. 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3924013-container stk-hover-parent stk--has-background-overlay\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3924013-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(25.014px, 1.563rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.327), 42px);\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Parenting Consultations<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-c321bc3\" data-block-id=\"c321bc3\"><style>:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-c321bc3{top:-20px !important;}.stk-c321bc3 {top:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-c78a154\" data-block-id=\"c78a154\"><style>.stk-c78a154 {padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-c78a154 .stk-button{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;background:transparent !important;}.stk-c78a154 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{margin-inline-end:0px !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/parenting\/parenting-consultations\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Individual sessions for parents who want personalized guidance, reflection, and support in navigating complex situations.<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><a class=\"stk-link stk-block-link stk--transparent-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/parenting\/parenting-consultations\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e7eef17\" data-block-id=\"e7eef17\"><style>.stk-e7eef17 {margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e7eef17-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1f76370\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1f76370\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1f76370 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(40% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1f76370-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1f76370-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6289540\" id=\"heading-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"6289540\"><style>.stk-6289540 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 50px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6289540 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 50px) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6289540 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 50px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-255acf0\" data-block-id=\"255acf0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Find answers to the most common questions about.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-20aeb69\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"20aeb69\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-20aeb69 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-20aeb69-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-20aeb69-inner-blocks\">\n<details class=\"is-style-default wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-a82bb53\" data-block-id=\"a82bb53\">\n<summary class=\"stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c412cdf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c412cdf\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c412cdf-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c412cdf-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-ce5c811\" data-block-id=\"ce5c811\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2e76000\" id=\"question-1-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"2e76000\"><style>.stk-2e76000 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-2e76000 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-2e76000 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is this for \u201cgentle parenting\u201d only?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-49b1eb3\" data-block-id=\"49b1eb3\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-49b1eb3\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-49-b-1-eb-3-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-49-b-1-eb-3-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"stk-block-accordion__content wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7114c7d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7114c7d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7114c7d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7114c7d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-07354af\" data-block-id=\"07354af\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u201cGentle parenting\u201d is a term that\u2019s often used today, but it is not a clearly defined or evidence-based framework. It functions more as a parenting trend than a coherent model, and it can mean very different things to different people.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">My work is grounded in <strong>authoritative parenting<\/strong>, a well-established approach supported by decades of research in child development and psychology. Authoritative parenting is both <strong>warm and structured<\/strong>: it prioritizes emotional connection, responsiveness, and respect, while also recognizing the importance of boundaries, guidance, and adult responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Some parents who resonate with this approach may describe it as \u201cgentle,\u201d others may not use that language at all. What matters here is not the label, but whether you\u2019re looking for parenting support that is relational, developmentally informed, and realistic for everyday family life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"is-style-default wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-87cdbbb\" data-block-id=\"87cdbbb\">\n<summary class=\"stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7b5d4e0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7b5d4e0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7b5d4e0-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7b5d4e0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-efb8774\" data-block-id=\"efb8774\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-71d16df\" id=\"question-2-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"71d16df\"><style>.stk-71d16df .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-71d16df .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-71d16df .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is this therapy?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-a9de297\" data-block-id=\"a9de297\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-a9de297\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-9-de-297-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-a-9-de-297-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"stk-block-accordion__content wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-29dcf1b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"29dcf1b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-29dcf1b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-29dcf1b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a2ad63e\" data-block-id=\"a2ad63e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">No. This is not therapy, and it does not replace mental health care.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">My work is educational and consultative. We focus on understanding child development, family dynamics, and the practical realities of daily life, and we discuss what can realistically be done within your current context to support your child and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I do not work on healing past trauma or treating current mental health challenges. Some parents choose to work with me while they or their child are also supported by a therapist or other mental health professional. In those cases, my role is complementary and focused on day-to-day parenting decisions, not clinical treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"is-style-default wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-da85d28\" data-block-id=\"da85d28\">\n<summary class=\"stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3e570a1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3e570a1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3e570a1-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3e570a1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-b27796a\" data-block-id=\"b27796a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4ffa3a4\" id=\"question-4-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"4ffa3a4\"><style>.stk-4ffa3a4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-4ffa3a4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-4ffa3a4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What ages do you work with?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-54b4378\" data-block-id=\"54b4378\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-54b4378\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-54-b-4378-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-54-b-4378-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"stk-block-accordion__content wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0230e23\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0230e23\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0230e23-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0230e23-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a8750bc\" data-block-id=\"a8750bc\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">I work with families with children and adolescents from birth through the teenage years, up to around 18 years old.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The focus and framing naturally change with age. With younger children, we often explore development, regulation, sleep, feeding, and early relationships. With older children and adolescents, conversations may centre more on boundaries, communication, autonomy, school-related challenges, and family dynamics. In all cases, guidance is tailored to the child\u2019s developmental stage and the family\u2019s context, rather than to rigid age-based expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"is-style-default wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-3d959b3\" data-block-id=\"3d959b3\">\n<summary class=\"stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2f1de14\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2f1de14\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2f1de14-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2f1de14-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-a00c466\" data-block-id=\"a00c466\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-918da0c\" id=\"question-5-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"918da0c\"><style>.stk-918da0c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-918da0c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-918da0c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Do we need a webinar or 1-1 consultations?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-ea0ab11\" data-block-id=\"ea0ab11\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-ea0ab11\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ea-0-ab-11-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-ea-0-ab-11-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"stk-block-accordion__content wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ddb1010\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ddb1010\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ddb1010-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ddb1010-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c6f8fcc\" data-block-id=\"c6f8fcc\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Webinars are designed to offer structured education around common parenting topics. They are often a good starting point if you want to understand what is happening, put your experience into perspective, and explore possible options without committing to individual support.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One-to-one consultations are more suitable when a situation feels complex, layered, or specific to your family, and you would benefit from personalized discussion and guidance. Some parents begin with a webinar and later choose a consultation, while others come directly for individual support. There is no required path, and part of the process is helping you decide what level of support makes sense for you right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you are still unsure, <a href=\"https:\/\/tidycal.com\/aspakandyli\">you can book a discovery call<\/a> to discuss the options available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-p-md nfd-wb-call-to-action__cta-22 wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f36bc466 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"nfd-p-card-md nfd-gap-xl nfd-shadow-xs  nfd-rounded is-style-nfd-theme-light wp-block-group alignfull is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9366075c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-md wp-block-group is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-0 wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-md\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Do you need sleep support?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-faded\">PSleep deprivation can often need to behavior and regulation challenges. Visit Sleep for sleep support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-btn-wide nfd-rounded-full wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-1-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aspakandyli.com\/staging\/sleep\/\">Sleep<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thoughtful parenting support for complex family life Parenting today is saturated with information, opinions, and pressure to \u201cget it right.\u201dMy work supports parents who want to understand what\u2019s happening in their family, make sense of their child\u2019s behaviour and needs, and choose next steps that are realistic, informed, and aligned with their values. 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