It takes a village…
Parenting can be hard. Kristin Schmidt, M. Ed, licensed parent educator, will give you the tools you need to parent more confidently.
What is parent education?
New challenges arise daily for parents. Parent education is an approach which instills confidence in parents and gives parents the research-based tools to tackle any situation. Kris will work with you to discuss particular challenges or goals, and then provide guidance and tools to help you parent more confidently.
Meet Kris.
M. Ed, Licensed Parent Educator, Coach & Consultant.
25 years experience.
Kris (Shelley) Schmidt has worked as a licensed parent educator for both the Edina Public Schools and Minneapolis Public Schools for over 22 years. Kris has experience working with parents with children of all ages; infants, preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and beyond. She is trained in Conscious Discipline and certified in Positive Discipline. Kris is also well-known for her workshops on talking with your kids about sexuality.
In-person and remote options
Our office is conveniently located in Southwest Minneapolis. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with virtual sessions or Kris can come to you.
Services
Individual Sessions
Group Sessions
Parenting All Ages
Infant and Toddler
Sleep, nutrition, potty training, guiding behaviors, attachment, brain development and more.
Preschool
Setting limits, eating and nutrition, social development, fears and anxiety, sibling dynamics, and more.
School-Aged
Technology, homework, discipline, friendship, social interactions and more.
Adolescence
Technology, emerging independence, sexuality and gender, discipline, and maintaining connections.
“Kris is a true gem of an educator and a person. She is laid-back, warm, and simply fun to be around. I've always felt so comfortable talking to her about any of my parenting challenges, knowing that I will never be judged.”
— KATE, PARENT