Both, with an emphasis on adults.

Sarah primarily consults with parents, educators, and specialists so that they can consistently and capably support the children in their lives.

She does engage with children directly, including home and school visits, to ascertain a child’s specific developmental needs.

Sarah will also work with children and adults directly to help facilitate changes in relational dynamics and model positive engagement.

Sarah believes in the power and potential of adult learning. She has confidence that parents and teachers are the ideal parties to support children as learners - not tech or tutors.

Because children learn through relationship, adults have a great deal to offer that typically goes underdeveloped and unacknowledged. Sarah helps adults discover how to utilize their strengths, skills, and knowledge to support children in straightforward and substantive ways.

This also sets a key relational template from the the start. Children come to feel secure turning to their parents and teachers to engage with learning and process their world in important ways. You wouldn’t want to outsource that.

Sarah primarily works with adults in virtual consultations, Zooming with parents and educators across the country. She meets with children and visits home and school settings in person in New York and Connecticut, as well as nationally and internationally.

Initial consulting sessions are 75 minutes and allow Sarah to develop a thorough contextual understanding of your scenario - your child or your students, your family or classroom/school environment, and your experiences as a parent or educator.

Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes and focus on helping adults develop the skills, knowledge, and mindset to better serve children in the work of growth. These sessions are a time to address specific scenarios and learn how to function more intentionally and responsively as a parent or teacher.

For information on our fees, scheduling, and more, contact us.