Peaceful Parenting, Flaws and All

*Im.per.fect.ing (verb)
Not a real word, but it should be. It’s a mindset that actively rejects perfectionism, knowing it only leads to stress and strained connections. It’s about showing up as your authentic self, responding to chaos with curiosity, and loving both your own and your kids’ beautifully imperfect humanness. This mindset transforms parenting into a more mindful experience, strengthens your bonds, and fosters a greater sense of gratitude, ease, and joy.

Get to Know Elizabeth

Elizabeth Ortiz is a former educator with leadership and creative production experience. She traded lesson planning and leading team meetings for raising a neurospicy family and learning to stay calm during bedtime negotiations. As a mom of three boys, including a set of twins, she’s an expert at turning the whirlwind of parenting into opportunities for connection and growth. Now a parenting coach, Elizabeth draws on her rich background, personal experience, and superpower—deeply connecting with people—to help parents and educators guide children with more joy and less stress.

An ADHDer recovering from time blindness and emotional rollercoasters, Elizabeth knows firsthand how hard it can be to keep it all together (especially when time moves faster than you can find your keys). She weaves neurobiology and attachment science into her approach, helping caregivers self-regulate, understand child development, and do the inner work needed to meet their kids' needs. Her mission is to help both parents and educators feel confident, build stronger bonds, and create environments where connection, trust, and peace thrive—and, with practice, tantrums (both the kid and grown-up kind) happen a whole lot less.

Coaching Services

Coaching services designed to empower parents, educators, and caregivers with practical guidance—free of judgment, full of support. Wherever you are on your journey, these services provide the tools to foster a calmer, more connected family or classroom environment, one imperfect step at a time. Explore the options below to learn more.

  • This transformational parent coaching program is designed to help you navigate the journey of parenting with more ease, connection, and clarity. Together, we’ll schedule weekly one-hour video sessions (with option breaks after weeks 4 and 8) as we dive into personalized guidance and support. You’ll also gain access to the Client Portal at the Jai Institute for Parenting, with supplemental reading materials, videos, and resources to further enhance your growth.

    In this program, I’ll help you uncover the science behind your relationship with your kids and how it influences the way you connect. Together, we’ll explore attachment, nervous systems, and brain development, so you can better understand behaviors and create stronger bonds. I’ll guide you in tuning into your emotions (and theirs!), mastering conversations that build understanding, setting boundaries that feel aligned with your family’s values, managing anger with ease, and using play for connection.

    $1,100

    *Additional caregiver can be added for $300

  • One-hour virtual session, tailored to your unique needs and parenting goals. I’ll help you shift your parenting from "powering-over" to "powering-with," fostering a connection built on respect and understanding. Together, we’ll explore tools to calm the chaos, create a more collaborative family dynamic, and identify your triggers. Includes access to the Client Portal at the Jai Institute for Parenting, with supplemental reading materials, videos, and resources to further enhance your growth.

    Four 60-minute sessions - $450 One 60-minute session - $125

    *A minimum of four sessions is highly encouraged

  • Small group coaching sessions offer a budget-friendly option for parents who want personalized coaching within a supportive community. In groups of 4-5 caregivers, we’ll meet for 12 weekly sessions. Our group will explore attachment, nervous systems, and brain development, while learning to better understand behaviors and create stronger bonds. Learn how to tune into your emotions (and theirs!), master conversations that build understanding, set boundaries that feel aligned with your family’s values, manage anger with ease, and use play for connection. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies, all while connecting with others who are navigating similar experiences. This program provides a dynamic, engaging environment where you can grow and transform your parenting, alongside a small group of like-minded families. Includes access to the Client Portal at the Jai Institute for Parenting, with supplemental reading materials, videos, and resources to further enhance your growth.

    $720

    *Additional caregiver can be added for $200

  • Engaging, research-backed workshops designed to equip caregivers and professionals with practical tools to foster connection, emotional regulation, and resilience. Whether you're looking for a guest speaker, workshop, or a company wellness initiative to support working parents, I’ll work with you to design a meaningful, practical event that meets your group’s needs.

    Sample Topics Include:

    • Beyond the Norm - Strategic Approaches to Empower Neurodivergent Learners

    • Safe & Seen - Empowering Teachers to Foster Secure Attachment for Richer Student Experiences

    • Regulated & Resilient - The Science of Staying Calm So Kids Can Too

    • The Gift of 'No' - Strengthening Resilience Through Kind and Firm Boundaries

    • The Power of Play – Using play to enhance connection and cooperation

    • From Stress to Safety - How the Nervous System and Co-Regulation Shape Behavior

    Schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and get a quote

Contact Us

I am ready to listen to your needs. Reach out and let’s get down to the nitty gritty. The reward is worth the effort.