Elisabeth Stitt
Parenting coach for divorced dads and parents
| Hourly rate range | $65 to $110 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents |
| Credentials | Author of "Parenting as a Second Language"; Award-winning parenting coach |
| Practice | Joyful Parenting Coaching |
Elisabeth Stitt is a parenting coach who helps parents, especially fathers going through divorce, build calm and connected homes. She founded Joyful Parenting Coaching after more than 25 years as an educator, mostly in middle school. She has supported hundreds of families and thousands of students. She is also the author of the book "Parenting as a Second Language." Her focus is skill-building, clear expectations, and emotional regulation.
What Elisabeth helps with
Elisabeth helps parents stop relying on fear-based advice and quick fixes. She teaches skills that support long-term growth in kids and steadier confidence in parents.
- Parenting after divorce and in shared custody
- Stopping nagging
- Defusing power struggles
- Setting clear expectations
- Emotional regulation for parents and kids
- Building family connection and cooperation
- Staying consistent across two households
Who Elisabeth works with
Elisabeth works with parents, and many of her clients are divorced and single dads. She also helps families going through major transitions such as divorce and shared custody.
How Elisabeth works
Elisabeth treats parenting as a skill that parents can learn and grow, not a set of rigid rules. Her work centers on clear expectations, emotional regulation, and strong connection. She also helps both parents line up around clarity and consistency when kids live in two households. She offers a Getting to Know You call as a first step.
Background and qualifications
Elisabeth spent more than 25 years as an educator, mostly at the middle school level. There she saw how anxiety, pressure, and confusion affected children and their parents. She then moved into parent coaching. She worked as an award-winning parenting coach at Jewish Family and Children's Services. She later founded Joyful Parenting Coaching. She wrote the book "Parenting as a Second Language," which has practical exercises for parents. She has supported hundreds of families and thousands of students.
Elisabeth Stitt pricing
Programs and services
- Divorced Dad Reset program
- Custom hourly coaching
- Free Getting to Know You call
Elisabeth Stitt reviews
Elisabeth Stitt has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former middle school educator who built her parent coaching around fathers handling life after divorce.
Best for divorced or single dads who want practical parenting skills and a steadier home.
Common questions
How much does Elisabeth Stitt charge?
Coaching with Elisabeth runs $65 to $110 an hour. Message Elisabeth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Elisabeth Stitt help with?
Elisabeth Stitt helps with parenting after divorce and in shared custody, stopping nagging, defusing power struggles and setting clear expectations.
Does Elisabeth Stitt have reviews?
Elisabeth Stitt has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Elisabeth Stitt certified?
Elisabeth Stitt lists: Author of "Parenting as a Second Language"; Award-winning parenting coach.
Does Elisabeth Stitt work with divorced dads?
Yes. She offers a program called Divorced Dad Reset, and much of her work focuses on fathers after divorce.
Has Elisabeth Stitt written a book?
Yes. She wrote "Parenting as a Second Language," which has practical exercises for parents.
How do I contact Elisabeth Stitt?
Send Elisabeth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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