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Tell Me It Will Be OK: The Practice

Parenting has never been more challenging especially for empathetic parents of sensitive kids. This weekly guided Practice gives quiet, calm, reflective space for you to connect with your wisdom and intuition.

Each session is approximately 30 minutes. I help us get grounded; share resources, inspiration, and information; and then using thoughtful prompts we journal together to move you forward in your understanding.

Launching July 8th!

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Check it out, see what you think!

Why Reflective Journaling?

research informed and evidence based

Better Emotional Regulation

Reflective practices significantly improved affective control (and parent-child relationship quality).

Isfahani, R., Shahidi, M., & Dehghani, A. (2025). Examining the Effectiveness of Reflective Parenting Training on Emotion Regulation and Parent-Child Relationship in Mothers with Children Under 6 Years. Applied Family Therapy Journal.

Increased
Well-Being

Structured self-reflection practices can improve resiliency and capacity in parents under stress.

Fomani, F., Mirlashari, J., Nia, H., Begjani, J., Khoshakhlagh, F., Shiri, M., & Teymuri, E. (2022). Exploring the effects of self-reflection practice on cognitive emotion regulation and resilience among mothers of premature neonates. Nursing Practice Today.

Improved Child Outcomes

Parental reflective functioning is connected to more attachment security.

Camoirano, A. (2017). Mentalizing Makes Parenting Work: A Review about Parental Reflective Functioning and Clinical Interventions to Improve It. Frontiers in Psychology, 8.

Dawn Friedman MSEd

For more than 30 years, I’ve helped hundreds of children, teens, and families move through challenges — ordinary and extraordinary — by teaching parents to connect to their own wisdom and strengthen the relationship with their child. My passion is using evidence-based, research-informed strategies to help parents use the power of connection to cultivate ongoing growth and resilience.

You can learn more about my training and background by heading here!

Dawn Friedman MSEd

Gift yourself the time

30 minutes once a week and our private community space inside the platform to share your epiphanies, ask questions, and cheer each other on. I’ll be there to respond and support you every step of the way.

What folks say

Testimonials

Thanks to the families who have generously allowed me to share their kind words here!

“I’m really so grateful to be connected to you, you’ve helped me so so so much understand things about myself and my child.”

Daphne, parent to an anxious child

“Dawn, you are doing such important work. I so appreciate you.”

Elise, parent to an anxious child

“Thank you for welcoming our family, Dawn. We felt supported and understood by you and never felt judged.

Marcus, parent to an anxious child

Frequently Asked Questions

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