Calm Parents, Cooperative Kids

Practical tools for fewer power struggles and stronger family relationships.

Parent coaching & parenting classes

Through individual coaching and Positive Discipline classes, you will learn how to:

  • Connect Before Correct: Children listen best when they feel heard first (so do spouses).

  • Kind and Firm: Communicate boundaries in a friendly tone to invite cooperation.

  • Family Meetings: Practice appreciation and compassionate communication.

  • Win-Win Solutions: Brainstorm with your kids to model problem-solving.

  • Calm Tone: Speak calmly so children want to hear what you have to say.

ABOUT KEVIN OTT

My coaching style is collaborative. Every parent is different, and so is every child. By practicing different skills, you will learn which strategies work best for you and your child so you can be fully loving while maintaining healthy boundaries. 

In my own family life, I am married to an Asian American physician, which helps me appreciate the parenting challenges faced by professional couples with different family values. My wife and I have been married since 2012, and I have homeschooled our daughter since her preschool years. 

Professionally, I facilitate Positive Discipline workshops as a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and I hold master's degrees in education (2002) and social work (2006). As a parent coach, I use practical skills drawn from Positive Discipline, Nonviolent Communication, and Mindfulness. I am also a meditation teacher with over 20 years of experience helping individuals develop a personal presence practice.