One on One Coaching With Sheryl

I’m Sheryl Gould and I’m so glad that you found this page!

First I want you to know…

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Maybe you’re worried about your teen and you’re not sure what to do anymore.

You’ve tried talking. You’ve tried consequences. You’ve reminded, encouraged, explained, worried, Googled—and maybe even lost your cool a few times.

And now you’re wondering:

Am I handling this the right way?
Am I being too hard—or not firm enough?
How do I help without rescuing?
How do I set boundaries without damaging our relationship?
How do I stop worrying about my child all the time?

Sometimes you just need someone who understands adolescents, understands moms, and can help you step out of the emotion of the situation and see more clearly.

That’s what we’ll do together.

Bring me what’s keeping you up at night.

Our one-on-one coaching sessions are a private space where you can tell me what is really going on—without judgment and without having to have it all figured out.

Maybe you’re dealing with:

• Disrespect, arguing, or constant conflict
• Screens, gaming, or social media
• Lack of motivation or school struggles
• Anxiety, ADHD, or big emotions
• Lying or broken trust
• Boundaries and consequences
• A teen who has pulled away
• A child making choices you can’t control
• Launching, college, or an adult child who is struggling
• Your own worry, anger, guilt, or fear about your child

Or maybe you can’t even put your finger on exactly what’s wrong. You just know that things aren’t working and you want some help.

The next step is simple—reach out to me by filling out the form at the bottom of this page or email me at [email protected], and we’ll find a time to talk on the phone to see if coaching feels like a good fit for you.

Together, we’ll work toward making the positive changes you want not only for yourself and your teen, but for generations to come.

What happens in a coaching session?

First, I listen.

We’ll slow things down and look at what’s happening—not only with your child, but also at the patterns that may have developed between you.

I’ll help you sort through what you can control and what you can’t, what your child needs to become responsible for, and what may need to change in the way you’re responding.

Then we’ll get practical.

Depending on your situation, we might work on:

• What to say—and what not to say
• How to set a clear boundary
• How to stop nagging, reminding, or rescuing
• How to respond when your teen pushes your buttons
• How to connect before you correct
• How to allow natural consequences without abandoning your child
• How to have difficult conversations without escalating them
• How to become a calmer, more confident presence in your home

My goal is that you leave our session with greater clarity, practical tools, and a plan for what to do next.

Why work with me?

I’m Sheryl Gould, parenting educator, author, coach, and founder of Moms of Tweens and Teens. For more than 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of moms navigate the challenges of raising adolescents with research-backed tools and practical strategies that strengthen both moms and their relationships with their kids.

But maybe more importantly—I’ve been there.

I know what it’s like to lie awake at night worrying about your child. I know the fear of wondering whether you’re doing the right thing and the heartbreak of watching a child struggle while knowing you can’t fix everything for them.

I’m a mom of three adult children and now a grandmother of four. I’ve experienced beautiful seasons of parenting—and some incredibly hard ones.

I don’t coach from a place of having done everything perfectly.

I coach from years of professional experience combined with the humility and perspective that come from having lived through hard things in my own family.

And one thing I know for sure:

Our goal isn’t to control our kids into becoming who we think they should be.

It’s to love them well, give them the responsibility that belongs to them, create healthy boundaries, and become the kind of parent who can stay connected and grounded even when things get hard.