Developmental Parent Coaching

Child behavior help that starts with why.

Big emotions, meltdowns, sleep that fell apart, transitions that wreck the day. When nothing's sticking, the strategy doesn't match the child. We help you see why — and what to try.

With Kathryn Dunn — child development specialist and pediatric parent coach at Bloom Pediatric Partners.

Schedule a free 15 min consult → See how it works
  • Virtual or in-person
  • Infancy through elementary
  • Coaching, not generic advice
A parent and toddler smiling together at home

By age & stage

Find your kid in here.

From the newborn fog through the elementary years — here's the kind of thing we help with.

Parent playing face-to-face with their baby

Babies

  • Sleep that keeps shifting on you
  • Finding a rhythm to your days
  • Feeding, fussiness, and reading the cues
  • Feeling connected, not just surviving
  • Steady support as a new parent
Parent outside with their toddler

Toddlers

  • Tantrums and meltdowns
  • Hitting, throwing, big reactions
  • Separation and clinginess
  • Hearing "no" all day long
  • Bedtime and nap battles
Preschooler at the table during a meal

Preschoolers

  • Picky eating and mealtime standoffs
  • Meltdowns over transitions
  • Not listening the first (or fifth) time
  • "It has to be exactly this way"
  • Tears at drop-off
Parent and child playing a game together

Big Kids

  • Big feelings that still boil over
  • Homework and morning battles
  • Friendship and sibling friction
  • Sensitivity and quick reactions
  • Losing a game without losing it
Start before another hard week →
You don’t need a crisis.

You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to reach out. Tell me what’s going on, and we’ll find the next step together.

How it works

A clear path, start to finish.

We start with a free call to make sure it's a fit.

The steps

1 Free 15-minute call Tell me what's been hard. We decide together if this is the right fit — no pressure either way.
2 Your session We find the pattern behind the behavior and build a plan that fits your child and your real life.
3 Try it, then adjust You leave with practical next steps. On the 3-session plan, we refine them together with follow-ups and email support.

Investment

Two ways to work together.

Not sure where to start? Start with a single clarity session for $129. Need support beyond one conversation? The 3-session plan is $399 and gives us time to understand the pattern, try a plan, adjust it, and create tools that fit your real life.

Parent Coaching Clarity Session

$129 single clarity session

Not sure where to start? Start here. Best for one specific concern, when you need help understanding what's going on and what to try next.

  • One 45-minute virtual coaching session
  • Focused review of one main concern
  • Practical next steps you can try right away
  • Brief written summary or recommended resources

This option doesn't include ongoing email support or custom materials beyond the brief summary and resources.

Best fit for most families

3-Session Behavior Reset Plan

$399 three sessions + support

Need support beyond one conversation? This gives us time to understand the pattern, try a plan, adjust it, and create tools that fit your real life.

  • 45-minute intake session
  • Two 30-minute follow-up sessions
  • Email support between sessions
  • Personalized materials for your child — visual schedules, scripts, social stories, routines, or behavior tools when they fit
  • Time to try the plan in real life and adjust based on what actually happens

Why three sessions? One conversation can help you see the pattern. Three sessions gives us time to try a plan, adjust it, and create tools that fit your real life — not just a perfect plan on paper.

Start with a free 15-minute call →

Payment plans are available for the 3-session plan. Ongoing support may be available after your first plan.

Why parents come back

Parents say it finally starts to make sense.

Not because there's one magic strategy — but because they feel seen, supported, and clearer about what their child needs.

"I love working with Kathryn because she sees the whole picture."

Parent of 2 & 5 year old

"I didn't think the strategies would work, I felt we'd tried them before. It was the small changes and new perspectives Kathryn brought that really did it."

Parent of a 2 year old

"You helped me understand what was really going on in the classroom and how to get the help my child needed."

Parent of a 7 year old

"Having Kathryn as a sounding board for me and my wife is invaluable."

Parent of newborn & 4 year old

Who you'll work with

A real person, not a platform.

You work directly with Kathryn — with Dr. Beavers alongside when medical input helps.

Parent coach Kathryn Dunn with Dr. Melinda Beavers of Bloom Pediatric Partners

Kathryn Dunn

Founder & Parent Coach

Kathryn Dunn is the founder of Nurtured Nest and The Nurture to Bloom Foundation. A former kindergarten teacher, child development specialist, curriculum designer, and pediatric parent support professional, Kathryn has spent her career translating child development into support families can actually use.

Her work helps parents understand the story underneath behavior — not to excuse unsafe or difficult moments, but to respond with more clarity, compassion, and practical next steps. Kathryn serves as the Behavioral Health Care Manager in the Collaborative Care Model at Bloom Pediatrics through NC-PAL, a statewide behavioral health initiative connected with Duke University School of Medicine.

She brings a practical, developmental lens to the space between pediatric visits, therapy, school, and everyday family life — helping parents make sense of behavior, temperament, regulation, and what to try next.

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Dr. Melinda Beavers

Collaborating Physician · Bloom Pediatric Partners

Dr. Melinda Beavers is the founder of Bloom Pediatric Partners in Angier, NC, where she brings a thoughtful blend of medical expertise, teaching experience, humor, and deep respect for child development to her work with families.

A former Teach For America educator, Dr. Beavers began her career teaching in Warren County, North Carolina before earning both her medical doctorate and doctorate of philosophy from the Medical College of Georgia, now Augusta University. Her PhD research focused on blood pressure in children with heart defects, reflecting her long-standing interest in the science of children’s growth, health, and development.

Dr. Beavers is known for helping families feel seen, informed, and supported through the many stages of childhood. As a pediatrician, founder, and mother of three, she brings both clinical knowledge and real-life perspective to the everyday questions, worries, and decisions that come with raising children.

More about Dr. Beavers →

Who this is for

A fit if you're dealing with…

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Big emotions & meltdowns Sleep that suddenly stopped working Bedtime battles Transitions that derail the day Sensory sensitivities & overwhelm Rigidity & control battles Separation & school drop-off Hitting & aggression Sibling conflict Mealtime & picky eating Feeling reactive & out of options

Good questions

Things parents ask first.

Is this therapy?
No. This is developmental parent coaching — educational, practical support to help you understand your child's behavior and decide what to try. It isn't therapy or mental health treatment, though it can sit alongside therapy or medical care, and many families do both.
What ages do you work with?
Families from infancy through the elementary years. Common topics include sleep, big emotions, meltdowns, transitions, sensory needs, separation, school drop-off, and everyday behavior changes.
Do I need a diagnosis or referral?
No. No diagnosis or referral is required. Plenty of families book simply to ask "Is this normal?" or "Why did something that used to work suddenly stop?"
Can this help if my child has sensory needs or is neurodivergent?
Yes — that's exactly the kind of thing a developmental lens accounts for. We look at how your child's wiring, sensory profile, and regulation shape behavior, and build strategies that fit rather than fight it. If something points toward an evaluation, you'll get honest guidance on that too.
I've already tried everything. Will this actually be different?
That's the most common reason families reach out. Usually the issue isn't that you haven't tried enough — it's that the advice didn't match your specific child. We start by finding the pattern behind the behavior, then choose strategies built for that, so you can stop guessing.
Is this virtual or in person?
Coaching is available virtually, and in person through Bloom Pediatric Partners when available. Most families choose whichever is easier to fit into real life.

Start with a free 15-minute conversation.

Tell me what's been hard. We'll figure out together if it's a fit — no pressure either way.

Start before another hard week