Parenting with
Positive Results
Every parent, child, and family is unique
Janet Reilly Hawkes, M.Ed
Parent Coach, Outdoor Educator
As a former classroom teacher of 20+ years, and a mom of two, Janet knows firsthand how challenging parenthood can be. She also knows how essential it is for you and your child to feel a deep connection.
Janet has created The Whole Child with a goal of supporting you on your parenting journey. Janet offers 1:1 Parent Coaching, Home Parent Groups, Parent/Child Groups in Nature as well as Summer Camps.
Reach out today and get the support that is right for you and your family.
Empowering Parents to Create a Harmonious Homelife
Experience With Preschool-Middle School Ages
Janet Offers a variety of Nature Groups and camps for children ages Kindergarten through Middle School. With her years of experience in the classroom, running day camps and overnight camps, Janet has a unique ability and connection with children. She skillfully finds the balance between nurturing, protecting and guiding, while allowing children to explore, and learn healthy risk taking. She has a gift for bringing joy filled experiences to children and families through outdoor adventure.
Outdoor Education
Janet has stepped away from the classroom after 20+ years of teaching Pre-K through Middle School. Through her teaching experience, Janet realized that families are struggling to find healthy balance and manage the stressors of raising kids in these challenging times. She has helped countless parents develop more efficient strategies, change their approach, and reconsider their expectations. Janet draws on her professional and lived experiences as mother, teacher, camp counselor and camp director. Her nurturing approach and non-judgemental nature allows parents to feel seen and open to co-navigating their challenges.
Parent Support
"Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best."
-Bob Talbert