Begins November 9 • Monday, 5:30–6:45 PM PT • 6 weeks • Limited to 10 families
NAME WHAT WORKS: HOLIDAY HAZE
The holidays are supposed to bring everyone closer.
So why does everyone seem to be getting on each other’s nerves?
A small-group coaching experience for parents of preteens and teens who want to move through the holiday season with less conflict, clearer boundaries, and a lot more confidence.
6 Weeks | Monday Evenings | 5:30-6:45 PST |Begins 11/9 | Live on Zoom
More time together doesn’t always mean more connection.
School schedules change.
Kids are home more.
Bedtimes drift.
Screens creep up.
Family members have opinions.
Expectations get higher.
And somehow a simple conversation about unloading the dishwasher turns into a debate about whether anyone in this family understands them.
Happy holidays!
The holidays can magnify the patterns that were already there.
You may find yourself wondering:
Do I let this go because it’s vacation?
How much screen time is too much when they’re home all day?
Do I make them participate in family activities?
What do I do when they’re rude to grandparents—or grandparents are critical of them?
Should I be pushing them to spend time with us?
Why am I already irritated and we haven’t even made it to dinner?
There is nothing particularly peaceful about trying to create “family togetherness” when everybody has a different idea of what togetherness should look like.
THIS ISN’T ABOUT CREATING THE PERFECT HOLIDAY.
It’s about knowing how you want to parent when things get messy.
You don’t need your teenager to enthusiastically participate in every tradition.
You don’t need every relative to understand your parenting.
And you definitely don’t need to spend December managing everyone’s mood.
You need clarity about what matters, what you can let go of, and where you need to hold the line.
The goal isn’t a conflict-free holiday.
The goal is to stop losing yourself inside the conflict.
Imagine heading into the holidays knowing how to…
Decide what actually matters
Know when your teen genuinely needs support and when they need room to struggle, problem-solve, and grow.
Navigate extended family
Know when to intervene, when to let something roll off, and how to advocate for your teen without creating another family drama.
Hold boundaries without ruining the holiday
Phones, curfews, chores, sleep, plans, family expectations—you can still parent without making every limit a showdown.
Handle more time together
Learn how to create enough structure to keep everyone grounded without turning winter break into a military operation.
Let your teenager have their own experience
Your teen may not love the holidays the way they did when they were eight.
That doesn’t mean something has gone wrong.
Recover when things go sideways
Because somebody probably will lose their cool.
Maybe even you.
Knowing how to repair matters more than getting every moment right.
BECAUSE SOMETIMES YOU DON’T NEED ANOTHER PARENTING BOOK.
You need somewhere to say:
“Okay. Here’s what happened last night. What do I do now?”
That is why I created this group.
Parents need information.
But we also need perspective, practice, support—and occasionally someone to remind us that no, everyone else's teenager has not magically become delightful and self-motivated.
You are not the only one navigating this.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO FIGURE ANYTHING OUT ALONE
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WEEKLY LIVE COACHING
Six live, 75-minute coaching sessions where we work through real parenting challenges.
These are interactive sessions—not six weeks of me talking at you while you politely nod on Zoom.
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PRIVATE SUPPORT
One private 1:1 coaching session with Ashley is included.
Use it for something personal, complicated, or simply something you would rather not work through in the group.
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A SMALL COHORT
Limited to 10 families, so there is plenty of room for individual coaching, meaningful conversation, and real support.
Small enough that your questions and challenges won’t get lost in the group.
And large enough for you to hear the magical words:
“Wait…your kid does that too?”
What might we work on?
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How to communicate when your teen is defensive, emotional, dismissive or shut down.
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How to hold expectations without turning every boundary into a power struggle.
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Homework, chores, school, activities and the dreaded “I don’t care.”
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Knowing what your teenager should increasingly own—and what still belongs to you.
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Understanding consequences versus punishment and how to follow through.
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How much do you intervene? When do you stay out? When should you worry?
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Limits, phones, social media and the complicated reality of raising adolescents in a digital world.
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What to do when you lose your cool, get it wrong or wish you could rewind the last 20 minutes.
This group might be exactly what you need if…
You already feel yourself bracing for the holidays.
More time at home usually means more tension with your teen.
You want family connection without forcing family connection.
Screens, sleep, chores, plans, or attitudes tend to become bigger battles during school breaks.
Extended family adds another layer of pressure to your parenting.
You struggle to know when to hold a boundary and when to let something go.
You want to enjoy your teenager instead of spending the holidays correcting them.
You would love somewhere to bring the messy parenting moments and ask, “Okay… what do I do with THIS?”
20+ years in education | Master Certified Life Coach | Parent & Teen Coach | Author of Parenting in the Third Stage
I have spent more than two decades working with children, teenagers, parents and families—as an educator, parent and teen coach, family advisor, and mother of two daughters.
For years, I taught middle school.
Which means teenagers don't particularly scare me.
I actually really like them.
Hi, I’m Ashley.
What I have seen again and again is that parents usually aren't struggling because they don't care enough.
They're struggling because they care so much that it becomes difficult to know when to step in, when to let go, when to hold firm and when to simply stay close.
My job is not to turn you into the perfect parent.
My job is to help you feel more confident being your child's parent.
What parents say about working with me
She helps you remember what's most important with and for your child. She is a breath of fresh air.
Katy
Today I met with Ashley and I was quickly relieved to feel like I had a safe place to share my thoughts and feelings about my teen.
Lisa M
Each week she offered fresh insights and perspectives that led to a deeper connection with my son.
Suzanne
Her guidance and support should reach every parent of a teenager!
Nikki
Your parenting role is supposed to change.
When children are little, we manage much of their world.
As they move through adolescence, our job gradually changes.
We guide.
We influence.
We remain available.
But increasingly, we allow them to paddle their own boat.
This cohort will help you understand where your child is developmentally—and how your parenting role can evolve with them.
6 Weeks | Monday Evenings | 5:30-6:45 PST |Begins 11/09 | Live on Zoom
Six weeks of support for $850
Begins: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 5:30–6:45 PM Pacific Time
Meets weekly on: Nov. 9,16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14
Your private 1:1 coaching session can be scheduled separately at a time that works for you.
6 × 75-minute live group coaching sessions
+ 1 private coaching session
practical resources and support
your partner/co-parent can participate
$850 per family
My six-session individual coaching package is $1,200.
The Holiday Haze cohort gives you six weeks of coaching, a private individual session, and the added support and perspective of a small parenting community for:
$850 upfront
Best value — save $100
or
2 monthly payments of
$450
And your partner is welcome to participate at no additional cost.
A few things you might be wondering…
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The interview is simply a short, no-pressure conversation to make sure the group is a good fit for you—and that you’re a good fit for the group.
Because these cohorts are intentionally small and personal, I want to understand what you’re hoping for, what you’re currently navigating, and whether this kind of group coaching is the right level of support.
It also gives you a chance to ask questions, learn more about how the group works, and get a feel for me before making a decision.
There is absolutely no pressure to enroll during the call. If it feels like a good match, we can talk about next steps. If not, that’s completely okay too.
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Parents and caregivers of preteens and teenagers.
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Limited to 10 families, so there is room for individual coaching, conversation, and support.
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That's one reason a private 1:1 session is included.
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No. Name What Works is parent coaching and education. It is designed to help you build practical parenting skills, understanding and confidence.
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Participation will make the experience more valuable, but you will never be forced to share something you're uncomfortable discussing.
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Life happens.
Because this is a live coaching group, I encourage you to attend as many sessions as possible so you can get the full benefit of the conversation, coaching, and support.
If you do need to miss a session, I’ll make sure you still receive any key tools, resources, or takeaways from that week so you can stay connected to the work.
The group is designed to be supportive—not one more thing you have to feel guilty about.
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Sessions are designed to be live to protect the privacy of the families in the group. If you have to miss a session, I’ll make sure you have access to the key tools or resources covered that week.
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Cohort Schedule
Begins: Monday, November 9th 2026
Time: 5:30–6:45 PM Pacific Time
Meets weekly on: Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 14Your private 1:1 coaching session can be scheduled separately at a time that works for you.
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They are included in the price and encouraged to participate.
You give your child an incredible amount of support.
Maybe it's time you had some too.
You do not have to figure out every stage of parenting by yourself.
Come spend six weeks learning, practicing, laughing, troubleshooting and figuring out what actually works for your family.
NAME WHAT WORKS:
Holiday Haze Parent Coaching Cohort
Limited to 10 families
$850 paid in full
or
2 monthly payments of $450