Kristene (Kris) helps good parents become great parents. As an author, parent educator, coach, and teacher with over 30 years of helping families (and a mom of twins), she helps them parent with more confidence, compassion, and connection– even when the applesauce has hit the fan. Kris blends expertise, empathy, and humor to meet parents where they are so they can build a rock-solid relationship with their child that will last a lifetime. In addition to a background in early intervention, a master’s degree and credential in early childhood education, as well as being and ADHD Certified Educator, Kris has collaborated with renowned figures in neuroscience and parenting to hone her craft. Her personalized framework, The S.C.U.B.A. Approach, is a universal design that gives parents a process to see behavior as communication and come up with a practical plan...no matter the challenges. Kris has experience with both neurodiverse and neurotypical families, and enjoys helping families from all walks of life. Her insights have been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Huffington Post.