Real conversations. Real regulation. Real support.
Community Coaching Conversations
Defiant Behavior: From Power Struggles to Calm Authority
When a child refuses, delays, argues, or shuts down, something is happening in the nervous system.
This session breaks down what that is and how to respond with steadiness, clarity, and leadership.
You will learn how to:
• Identify dysregulation in real time
• Regulate yourself before responding
• Use connection to stabilize the moment
• Set firm boundaries without escalating
• Reduce repeated power struggles
What is a Community Coaching Conversation?
March Session
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Cost: Free
Community Coaching Conversations are live, group-based coaching sessions designed to replace surface-level advice with real understanding, practical support, and shared language.
This isn’t a lecture.
It isn’t a Q&A free-for-all.
And it isn’t another list of things to try harder at.
It’s a guided conversation led by an experienced coach where educators learn why something isn’t working and how to respond in ways that actually stabilize them.
Kristin Schmoke
Parent Coach
Kristin Schmoke is a certified parent coach and mom of four, dedicated to helping you simplify the challenges of parenthood while fostering deeper, more meaningful connections with children. With 25 years of experience as a teacher, Kristin has had the unique opportunity to observe child development at every stage, allowing her to refine her approach and better support families. Her education and own experiences navigating the ups and downs of parenting have shaped her perspective, giving her a fresh, empathetic approach to helping parents build stronger, more connected relationships with their kids.