Daphne Vélez-Cortés
Parent and life coach for overwhelmed moms
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $100 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parenting young childrenBehavior challengesFamily communicationStress and overwhelmWork-life balanceGoal setting and accountabilityMindset and habitsHealthy habitsStress and burnout |
| Works with | Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Health coach |
| Credentials | M.Ed. in Counselor Education |
| Practice | Daphne Vélez-Cortés Coaching |
Daphne Vélez-Cortés is a life coach who helps overwhelmed, stressed-out moms parent with more calm and build a balanced life. She is a former school counselor with a master's degree in Counselor Education. She works with parents on positive discipline, closer bonds with their kids, simple family routines, and sticking to their own health and personal goals. She also raises two boys, and builds daily systems for her own family.
What Daphne helps with
Daphne works with moms who feel worn out by busy schedules and daily power struggles with their kids. She also helps them make time for their own health and goals.
- Using positive discipline without yelling or power struggles
- Connecting better with their kids
- Creating a peaceful home environment
- Simplifying daily routines and family systems
- Sticking to a health and wellness plan
- Making time for personal and professional goals
- Feeling less overwhelmed and more balanced
- Teaching kids to love learning in everyday activities
Who Daphne works with
Daphne works with moms who feel exhausted by busy schedules and unsure how to handle parenting issues. Many want closer relationships with their kids. Others feel they have lost themselves in the daily grind. Some want to follow through on health plans or on a business idea they have talked about for years.
Background and qualifications
Daphne is a former school counselor. She holds an M.Ed. in Counselor Education. In that work, she helped kids and families with decision-making, goal-setting, academic planning, and social and emotional issues. She also worked to bridge and strengthen parent-child relationships. She now coaches parents. She is a mom of two boys and uses routines and systems at home to get out the door on time, keep healthy habits, and follow a balanced schedule.
Daphne Vélez-Cortés pricing
Programs and services
- Free guide
- Facebook group
- Intro conversation
Daphne Vélez-Cortés reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former school counselor with an M.Ed. who coaches moms on both parenting and their own health and goals.
Best for busy moms who want calmer parenting and a healthier, more balanced life.
Common questions
How much does Daphne Vélez-Cortés charge?
Coaching with Daphne runs $60 to $100 an hour. Message Daphne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Daphne Vélez-Cortés help with?
Daphne Vélez-Cortés helps with using positive discipline without yelling or power struggles, connecting better with their kids, creating a peaceful home environment and simplifying daily routines and family systems.
Is Daphne Vélez-Cortés certified?
Daphne Vélez-Cortés lists: M.Ed. in Counselor Education.
Does Daphne only coach on parenting?
No. She also helps moms with their own health and wellness plans, personal goals, and work-life balance.
How do I contact Daphne Vélez-Cortés?
Send Daphne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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