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We know you want to support the parents around you. 
Good news! - You don't have to do it alone!

We partner with churches, schools, and any organization/company looking to support parents!

When families are supported, everything works better—at home, at school, and in the workplace.

We know parents are doing the hard and important work of raising the next generation. And whether you’re a leader of a school, company, nonprofit, or faith-based community, you don’t have to figure out how to support them on your own.

 

We Offer

  • One-time parenting talks for events, staff development, or family engagement

  • Interactive workshops that dive deeper into common challenges and solutions

  • Multi-week class series for long-term growth and connection

  • 1:1 and small group coaching for more individualized support

  • Customizable support to meet the specific needs of your organization​​

 

We Serve

  • Schools & Educators: Boost family engagement and support student success by equipping the adults at home.

  • Workplaces & Businesses: Show true care for your employees and increase retention by offering meaningful family-life support.

  • Nonprofits & Community Programs: Strengthen your outreach by addressing one of the most common needs families face—parenting.

  • Churches & Faith Communities: Serve your families with support that’s grounded in grace-filled, truth-centered wisdom—without shame, fear, or formulas.

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Our approach is research-informed and grounded in timeless values. We adapt to your unique setting—faith-friendly and beyond—and offer practical tools paired with the understanding parents need to feel confident and connected.

“Inviting Mel to lead a parenting seminar at our church was an incredible decision. She brought both spiritual depth and practical wisdom, and our parents walked away not only better equipped, but deeply encouraged—more connected to Christ, to their children, and to their own sense of purpose as parents.”

Jen Bakhuyzen
Spiritual Formation Director,
Community Reformed Church

Parenting with Purpose

Our Most Popular Offering for Organizations

Whether yours is guided by faith or simply committed to building strong families, we're here to walk alongside you—supporting and equipping the parents in your community.

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"For any church leader like me who is looking for a way to help parents reshape their family culture, I invite you to consider this incredible resource."
 

- Rev. Kyle Lake, Standale Reformed Church

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Steve Spitters, Lakeshore Regional Director

West Michigan Youth for Christ

Mel does a great job blending her experiences from decades of professional teaching and personal parenting together through the lens of her faith in Jesus. This results in practical insights and wisdom for parents seeking timeless biblical counsel in our ever changing culture. This all comes together to help parents pursue the hearts of their children.
(Interactive Workshop & One-Time Event Talk)
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Jean E, LOVE Inc.

I have heard from many of the participants that this is the BEST parenting class they have ever attended!
(Multi-week Class Series)
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Sarah S, Gen 1 Parenting Seminar participant

Our son's school called to ask what we had been doing differently at home! Thank you for guiding us into creating more peace while holding better boundaries. We really needed to hear what you had to say!
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Weekly LIFE Skills Volunteer, LOVE, Inc.

Our participants love Mel and her teaching! She's so relatable.
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