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hi!
I'm ashley 

I'm a human first, mom, and pediatrician. and in this space, I'm your parent coach who believes that behavior makes sense in context.

I help parents understand themselves first, so we can journey together to understand what's underneath conflict, overwhelm, disconnection, and survival mode.

 

moving families away from control and toward more connection, clarity, and emotional safety.

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why I created maylevi  |  parent coaching

first thing's first, my parenting babes: I can't tell you how thrilled I am that you are here! here we go...

I created this parent coaching space after many years of seeing patients and families struggling with connection and regulation. I kept running into this feeling that there was a big puzzle piece missing for parents to actualize and integrate the parenting wisdom that spoke to them. 

similarly to my observations in clinic, I was facing the same issues at home! the thing was...I KNEW that I had a different mindset, priorities and goals than the socialized norm for parenting. I have just always wanted to do things differently. I wanted to invest my entire being into raising good humans, but I kept getting stuck. I knew I wanted to create a home environment of respect, connection, and safety, but I was running into road blocks due to old patterns, beliefs, and reactions that I had experienced in my own childhood or by way of broader society.  

I. was. STUCK.

that was, until I found the Jai Institute for Parenting. the inner wisdom and coherent understanding that I was able to attain during my parent coaching training WAS the missing puzzle piece to the embodiment of my mindset and parenting goals.

and now, I'm super grateful to now be able to share this transformational process with others. It is founded upon:

  • real, raw, and deep support. it is brave, sturdy, transparent, and honest. no blame. no shame. NO JUDGMENT.

  • the realization that many of us weren't taught emotional regulation or non-violent communication. it's a journey we may not have been on before. and I provide you a lit path for you to find your footing.

  • an understanding that our cups are often empty or close to it, and many of us are struggling with burnout and isolation. here, you are welcomed, loved, and nurtured without condition while you find your way. your cup will fill spontaneously.

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my approach

my work is informed by:

  • attachment science (relational safety)

  • nervous system science (regulation)

  • child development

  • brain development + mindsight

  • emotional intelligence

  • non-violent communication

  • reflection, discernment and presence

  • lived experience as a human, parent, and professional training

what i believe

behavior is communication.

regulation happens together.

shame doesn't create growth (lasting growth = our goal here).

children are precious humans, not problems.

conflict and relationship rupture can become connection.

YOU deserve just as much support as your kids.

who this space is for

any parent who is trying. 

the ones reflecting after hard moments.

the ones unlearning while parenting.

the ones carrying invisible histories while trying to create something softer (but still structured) for their kids.

you do not need to be perfect to belong here.

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