Mel Peirce
Parenting coach helping parents handle big feelings and daily challenges
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents |
| Credentials | Certified Professional Coach |
| Practice | Mel Peirce Coaching |
Mel Peirce is a parenting coach who helps parents handle meltdowns, big emotions and school issues. She gives parents a set of research-backed tools they can use right away. Mel is a Certified Professional Coach. She also speaks, runs workshops and writes a weekly Mindful Parenting column for Macaroni Kid of North Shore, MA.
What Mel helps with
Mel works with parents who feel stuck, worn out or unsure what to do when their kids struggle. She helps them build simple tools for daily challenges.
- Meltdowns at home and in public
- Handling big emotions in kids
- Preschoolers who hit
- Difficult transitions
- Issues at school
- Getting kids up and doing homework
- Snapping at kids when tired and overwhelmed
- Everyday requests turning into battles
Who Mel works with
Mel works with parents who have read the books and tried many strategies but still feel at a loss. Her clients often feel on edge, drained by the end of the day, or frustrated that simple requests turn into battles. Their kids struggle with meltdowns, transitions or school.
How Mel works
Mel builds what she calls a parenting toolbox. It holds research-backed tools that are simple to use. Clients start with a free 30-minute call to talk about their specific parenting challenges. Together they choose the tools needed and make a plan for working together. Mel also offers a free Meet My Child guide that helps a child's teacher learn about the child at the start of the school year.
Background and qualifications
She felt overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted in those early years. That was 10 years ago. Mel then became a Certified Professional Coach to help other parents. Today she coaches, speaks and runs workshops. She also writes a weekly Mindful Parenting with Mel column in Macaroni Kid of North Shore, MA.
Mel Peirce pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute intro call
- One-on-one parenting coaching
- Speaking and workshops
- Confident Parent Club
- Free Meet My Child guide for teachers
Mel Peirce reviews
The CoachVouch take
Mel began coaching after her own coaching changed her parenting, and she now writes a weekly parenting column for a local North Shore, MA publication.
Best for parents who feel worn out by meltdowns and daily battles and want practical tools to use at home.
Common questions
How much does Mel Peirce charge?
Coaching with Mel runs $90 to $135 an hour. Message Mel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mel Peirce help with?
Mel Peirce helps with meltdowns at home and in public, handling big emotions in kids, preschoolers who hit and difficult transitions.
Is Mel Peirce certified?
Mel Peirce lists: Certified Professional Coach.
Does Mel Peirce offer a free first call?
Yes. Mel offers a free 30-minute call to talk about your parenting challenges. You then plan together which tools you need.
How do I contact Mel Peirce?
Send Mel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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