Elizabeth Brown, Founder

Parental Consulting

While it truly does take a village—and your children will grow and learn from the many people around them—as a parent, you remain at the center. Much of the responsibility rests on your shoulders. After a full day of managing life’s demands, it can be difficult to meet your children’s needs with the presence, patience, and mindfulness you aspire to offer—especially in a culture where multitasking is the norm and productivity is often prioritized at the expense of rest, family time, and emotional well-being.

This is why I founded Gold Willow. My consultations are designed to offer you the time and space to pause and reconnect with yourself as an individual. Together, we explore the questions that help clarify your values as a caregiver and thoughtfully reflect on the tools, skills, and inner resources that support a parenting approach that truly works for you.

For more information about fees & availability, contact me at elizabeth.brown7@gmail.com.

  • When patience runs out faster than you’d like

    You promise yourself you’ll stay calm. Then the evening unravels—spilled milk, resistance, one more request when you’re already exhausted. You react, then later replay the moment in your mind, wishing you’d responded differently.

    In our consultations, we slow things down. Together, we explore what’s happening beneath those moments, helping you build awareness, tools, and compassion—for both yourself and your child.

  • When every request becomes a power struggle

    You ask your child to put on their shoes, turn off the screen, or come to the table—and you’re met with resistance. A “no,” a meltdown, or complete shutdown. What feels like a simple boundary quickly turns into a battle, leaving you frustrated and questioning yourself: Am I being too strict? Not clear enough? Am I missing something?

    Moments like these can make you doubt your instincts and push you into reacting rather than responding. In our work together, we slow these moments down. We explore what boundaries truly mean for you, how your child may be experiencing them, and how to set limits that feel firm, respectful, and aligned with your values—without escalating into constant conflict.

  • When change unsettles the whole family

    A new baby, a move, a change in routine, a separation, or the start of school—what may feel manageable or necessary to you can deeply unsettle your child. You notice more resistance, big emotions, disrupted sleep, or behaviors that weren’t there before. You may find yourself wondering how to support your child while you’re still adjusting yourself.

    Periods of transition can stretch everyone’s capacity. In our work together, we create space to slow down and make sense of what’s unfolding—for both you and your child. We explore how change is being experienced, what support is needed, and how to create steady, reassuring boundaries and rhythms that help your family regain a sense of balance during times of transition.