Be The Calm, Connected Parent
You’re Meant To Be
1
Trust
Create a relationship with your children based on trust, connection and collaboration as well as grace for the messy moments.
2
Harmony
Experience peace, harmony and mutual understanding with your children- the kind that starts in the nervous system, not the playroom aesthetic.
3
Healing
Heal the wounds you experienced as a child, so your children don’t have to. The cycle stops with you.
No parent starts off knowing what to do...
And without conscious effort, our parenting defaults can create conflict instead of connection. Most of us were raised in a “because I said so” world — the kind of parenting that trained obedience, not emotional safety. It wired us for people-pleasing, perfectionism, and fear of getting it wrong.
So when we suddenly become the grown-up in charge, parenting feels less like a cozy Pinterest board and more like a nervous system obstacle course.
But here’s the truth:
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing what you were taught.
And when we parent without understanding our own history, we automatically repeat patterns we never wanted to repeat — even when we deeply love our children and want to do it differently.
It’s Never Too Late to Turn Things Around
No matter what things look like in your home right now — the yelling, the power struggles, the meltdowns, the guilt hangovers — there is always hope.
Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent.
They need a
regulated, emotionally available parent.
One who is learning. One who is trying. One who is willing to see patterns and gently rewrite them.
And the best part?
Regulation is a skill, not a personality trait.
You can learn it. You can practice it. You can model it.
And your child’s behavior will shift — not because you’re controlling them, but because you’re becoming the safe place their brain has been waiting for.
None of us start this journey knowing what to do. We begin with big hopes, tiny socks, and zero idea how much of our own childhood is about to be activated by a three-year-old refusing to use the “wrong” color cup.
But you’re here. You’re willing. And that willingness is the beginning of generational change — for you, and for your children.
Hello! I'm Faye Khoury
I’m a MACTE-Certified Montessori Teacher, neuroscience-informed parent coach, and psychology student — basically a lifelong learner who still asks “why?” as often as a toddler. I’m endlessly fascinated by how children grow… and how parents grow right alongside them.
My Montessori journey started at home after our blended family reached four children (we’re now at five, ranging from preschooler to teenager — so yes, we cover every developmental stage before breakfast). I set up the cutest Pinterest-perfect shelf and thought I was doing Montessori. (I was not. 😅) Later, when I became a lead Montessori teacher, I finally realized something huge:
Your home can never be a Montessori classroom… and it’s not supposed to be.
I have found that Montessori in the home is a lifestyle — a way of speaking, moving, and connecting — not just an aesthetic or a curated shelf.
Teaching opened my eyes to something deeper. I could support a child beautifully all day, but if their nervous system was overwhelmed at home, learning felt harder than it needed to be. That’s when it clicked:
If I truly want to help children, I need to support their parents.
And the more I studied, the more obvious it became that Montessori had been aligned with neuroscience long before brain science could prove it — which made parent coaching feel like the most natural next step.
Today, I’m a parent coach and blend everything I’ve learned together while I also run our Montessori-inspired homeschool for my two youngest. My two flame-point Siamese cats confidently believe they’re the lead guides.
My Mission is Simple:
To help parents feel supported and confident, creating connected homes where nervous systems settle, faith stays steady, and humor keeps everyone alive until bedtime.
It’s Not You. It’s the Old Model.
If you’ve ever found yourself threatening to throw away every toy in the house, counting to three like you’re training for the Olympics, or negotiating with tiny attorneys who insist “BUT I NEEED IT!” about something already in their hand… then you’ve already met the old-school “power-over” approach.
It looks like this:
You raise your voice.
They raise their resistance.
You tighten the rules.
They melt like a popsicle on asphalt.
You feel guilty.
They feel misunderstood.
And everyone ends up emotionally dehydrated before 9 a.m.
You’re not failing.
The model is.
Most of us were raised on obedience, fear, or “because I said so.” We weren’t taught how to regulate our nervous systems, let alone guide our children through theirs. So we slip into the patterns we learned — even though everything in us longs for something gentler, steadier, and more connected.
And here’s the truth most parents don’t hear enough:
You’re not struggling because you’re doing it wrong.
You’re struggling because you’re doing it alone.
Parenting was never meant to be a solo sport. You deserve tools that make sense, support that doesn’t shame you, and a way of connecting with your child that actually works with the brain — not against it.
When you reach out, you won’t be met with judgment or criticism. You’ll be met with understanding, compassion, and a personalized plan that fits your family, your values, and your child.
I’ll walk with you step by step — helping you move from “power-over” to peaceful leadership, so your home becomes a place where everyone can breathe again…
a home where connection deepens, love grows, and lifelong relationships truly thrive.
"I never understood how much my own childhood was shaping the way I parented. Faye helped me see the attachment patterns I was repeating — and for the first time, I feel like I’m parenting the way I always meant to."
-Sarah M.
"Our home feels more peaceful and connected. The tools Faye shared actually work and feel natural. I wish I found her sooner."
-Megan L.
"I didn’t realize how much of parenting was really about connection until Faye started coaching me through it. Understanding that behavior is communication changed everything. I’m more patient, more intentional, and I show up differently with our kids — and it’s made our home feel calmer for all of us."
-Patrick K.
How It Works:
When you book a call with me, we sit down and talk through what’s going on in your home — the tantrums, the tension, the “why is my child melting down because the toast is too toasty?” moments — all of it. This helps me understand your family’s nervous systems, daily patterns, and where things feel harder than they need to be.
Explore your options. I’ll walk you through my approach and the ways we can work together. Bring your questions, your concerns, your “is this normal?” stories… all of it is welcome. My goal is to help you figure out what kind of support fits your family, your values, and your actual real-life schedule (not the imaginary one we all wish we had).
Start when it feels right. If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session and get started. If it doesn’t feel right, that’s okay — I’ll offer resources, referrals, or guidance with zero pressure. This is support, not a hostage situation.
A Little Note on Expectations
Parents often find me during an internal crisis like:
“Why does my home feel chaotic when Instagram moms are over there raising children who look like they compost, speak softly, and self-regulate?”
Here’s the truth:
You don’t start with the picture-perfect shelf or the matching woven baskets.
You start with
your mindset.
With your nervous system.
With the tiny shifts inside
you that change everything outside of you.
This work sets the foundation for a connected, regulated home — long before your child ever uses a Montessori tray correctly… or at all.
Let's Talk!
Before you buy another shelf, let’s work on the part that actually matters—you.
Together we’ll untangle the stress, rebuild connection, and make parenting feel more like a relationship and less like a survival sport.
Want parenting to feel lighter and less reactive?
