Carol Boersma
ADHD parent coach and pediatrician for moms
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents and Couples |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MD; Pediatrician |
| Practice | The Coaching MD |
Carol Boersma is a pediatrician and parent coach who helps moms raise kids with ADHD and emotional dysregulation. She runs The Coaching MD, a 10 week virtual program called Coaching for Calm & Connection. It mixes weekly one-on-one sessions, online video modules and optional couples' sessions. Carol is also a mom herself. Her work centers on staying calm in hard moments and rebuilding the bond between parent and child.
What Carol helps with
Carol helps parents who feel worn out by daily battles over behavior. She works on calm, connection and better daily routines with a child who has ADHD.
- Nagging and negotiating after a long day
- Managing difficult behavior in kids with ADHD
- Staying calm in tricky situations
- Strain in the parent and child relationship
- Understanding how a child's brain works
- Emotional dysregulation in children
- Getting on the same page as a spouse or partner
Who Carol works with
Carol works mainly with moms who have a child with ADHD and emotional dysregulation. Her clients are parents who feel frustrated and tired from constant conflict at home. Couples can also join together so both parents share the same tools and support.
How Carol works
Carol's method has three parts: Create calm, drive connection, and thrive. The program runs 10 weeks and is fully virtual. It includes weekly one-on-one coaching to tackle real-time challenges. Parents also get ten online modules with videos and optional worksheets. Couples' coaching adds joint sessions, weekly conversation guides, and emotional support and strategies for both partners.
Background and qualifications
Carol Boersma is a physician and a pediatrician. She is also a mom. She combines her medical training with parent coaching to help families dealing with ADHD and emotional dysregulation. She founded The Coaching MD and built the 10 week Coaching for Calm & Connection program.
Carol Boersma pricing
Programs and services
- 10 week virtual Coaching for Calm & Connection program
- Weekly one-on-one coaching
- Couples' coaching
- Ten online video modules with optional worksheets
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
She is a practicing pediatrician who coaches parents of kids with ADHD.
Best for moms of children with ADHD who want less conflict and a closer bond at home.
Common questions
How much does Carol Boersma charge?
Coaching with Carol runs $100 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Carol Boersma help with?
Carol Boersma helps with nagging and negotiating after a long day, managing difficult behavior in kids with ADHD, staying calm in tricky situations and strain in the parent and child relationship.
Does Carol Boersma coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Carol Boersma certified?
Carol Boersma lists: MD; Pediatrician.
Is Carol's program online?
Yes. It is a 10 week virtual program with weekly one-on-one coaching and online modules.
How do I contact Carol Boersma?
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