Sarah R. Moore

Accredited Parenting Coach & Author

Sarah R. Moore is a certified parenting Master Trainer based in Boulder, CO. With over 12 years of experience, Sarah is the author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science and Better Behavior and the founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. She offers parent coaching and an ICF-accredited certification program. She is trained in child development, trauma recovery, and interpersonal neurobiology, and offers individual, group, and corporate coaching for parents and caregivers. Sarah is the Board Chair for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children. Her work has been featured on NBC, CBS, Motherly, Natural Parent Magazine, and more. Sarah is also a frequent podcast guest and public speaker, and has 17 years of previous experience in conflict resolution, communications, sales management, technical and marketing writing, project management, and international business development.

Education

BA - Journalism and French, University of Wisconsin - Madison
MFS, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Professional Achievements

Studied interpersonal neurobiology under the tutelage of world-renowned expert and best-selling author Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
Studied trauma recovery and strategies under Bessel van der Kolk, MD, expert and best-selling author of The Body Keeps the Score

Certifications & Organizations

Accredited program by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the gold standard in the coaching field
Board President for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children (American SPCC)
Certified as a Master Trainer by a global parenting organization
Editor of Pregnancy Magazine
Certified by the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring
Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)

Favorite Piece of Advice

Everything about you makes sense - your triggers, your fears, and even your joys. The more grace you have for yourself, the more grace you can have to "pay forward" to your children, and healing is always possible.

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What are some good mother and daughter date ideas?

Anything that brings both of you joy. If your child loves the playground, then the ultimate date is to go with them and play. Yes, I’m that mom who goes down the slide! Children remember when you did things they love — with them.

Also, introduce them to new things. If they love music, go to a concert or dance around the living room. You don’t need something fancy. Joy and presence — that’s what makes the perfect date.

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8 Simple Strategies to Prevent You From Worrying About Your Adult Child

Ease your worries about your child by giving them space, practicing mindfulness, and journaling When you’re a parent, it’s common to worry about your child as they are growing up. But when they make the transition to...

Is It Selfish to Have a Kid in Your 40s?

It’s not selfish—but there are a few things to consider before having a baby in middle ageSome people have strong opinions, especially when it comes to babies and having babies and other people having babies. You mig...

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