You chose homeschooling so you could do things differently... but the meltdowns, defiance, and daily power struggles are still running the show.

I help homeschool parents of kids with big behaviors and emotions create calmer days, real cooperation, and the confidence to lead their child without yelling, punishment, or reward systems that keep your kid stuck in behavior.

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Behavior Blueprint

A professional behavior audit that helps you understand why the behaviors are happening and what your child actually needs to move forward.

$97

✨ Includes:

  • Personalized behavior audit
  • Clear next steps for meltdowns, defiance, and power struggles
  • Clarity even for strong-willed and neurodivergent kids
  • 20-minute follow-up call
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You didn’t pull your child out of school for no reason.

  • constantly in trouble
  • struggling socially
  • labeled “defiant,” “disruptive,” or “too much”
  • misunderstood by teachers who didn’t know what to do

And you thought… 

“They just need something different.”

So you chose homeschooling.

  • They still push back on everything
  • They melt down over small things
  • They fight you on school, routines, and expectations
  • They struggle in co-ops, classes, or group settings
  • Nothing seems to “stick”, not consequences, not rewards, not charts

And you’re left wondering:

“Why is this still so hard… even at home?”


THE REAL PROBLEM

Contrary to popular belief,

This isn’t a homeschooling problem.

It’s not because your child is “bad,” “manipulative,” or “too strong-willed.”

And it’s not because you “don’t know how to do this.”


It’s because traditional parenting and discipline don’t work for your child.

So you end up stuck between:

  • being too strict → which leads to power struggles
  • being too flexible → which leads to chaos
  • Or doubting your choice to homeschool altogether


And that leaves you feeling helpless because you KNOW your child just needs something that works for them. 

You don’t need:

stricter discipline

better rewards

more curriculum

You need to understand:

what’s driving your child’s behavior

how their brain and nervous system actually work

how to lead them in a way they can respond to

That’s where everything changes.

Hi, I’m Amy.


I’m a certified parent coach, former special educator, and homeschool parent.


I help homeschool parents of school-age children whose big behaviors don’t respond to traditional schooling or discipline.



The ones who feel defeated by constant meltdowns, defiance, and the feeling that nothing works.


  • With my background in special education, I’ve spent over 15 years working with the exact kids who 
  • don’t respond to traditional discipline
  • struggle behaviorally and socially
  • are misunderstood or labeled as “difficult” 


And as an active homeschool parent myself, I work with you to create calmer days, real cooperation, and the confidence to lead your child through big emotions and behaviors by focusing on

  • connection
  • nervous system regulation
  • and the root of behavior.


Because your child doesn’t need harsher discipline.

They need a parent who knows how to reach them.

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Credentials & Affiliations

Backed by education and certifications from recognized programs, I’m committed to offering guidance you can trust.

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End the power struggles. Start real connection.

The Empowered Parent Coaching and Support LLC is proudly a Step Up Approved Provider covered by Florida’s PEP Scholarship, making services more accessible for these families. 

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You chose homeschooling because you knew your child needed something different.


You were right. But different schooling alone isn’t enough.


You need a different way to parent this child. And you don’t have to figure that out alone.


FAQS

Here are answers to some common questions. 

  • What I Can Help With

    ✔ Florida homeschool evaluations


    ✔ Understanding Florida's annual homeschool evaluation requirements


    ✔ Questions about portfolio requirements and evaluation documentation


    ✔ Parent coaching


    ✔ Behavior support for children with big emotions and challenging behaviors


    ✔ Emotional regulation, connection, and cooperation

  • What I Do Not Provide

    ✘ Guidance on choosing a homeschool option, program, or educational path


    ✘ Curriculum recommendations or selection


    ✘ Tutoring or academic instruction


    ✘ Therapy or counseling services


    ✘ Medical, psychological, or educational diagnoses


    ✘ Legal advice


    ✘ Direct services for children without parent involvement


    Please note: I am happy to answer questions related to Florida homeschool evaluations and portfolio requirements. However, I do not provide homeschool consulting services related to choosing a homeschool option, educational program, umbrella school, or curriculum.

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