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Learn how to work with Melissa Shulz, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and parenting coach at Confidently Mommin’. Discover personalized coaching services and strategies to support your family’s growth and well-being. Work with Me You’re here because you love your kids deeply and have tried everything, but nothing seems to work with your child. Your child might be strong-willed, deeply feeling, stubborn, sensitive, hyperactive, or impulsive. Their behaviors seem out of control. You are stressed out, overwhelmed, and sometimes feel that you are failing as a parent. You long for a calm and loving home environment full of laughter and joy, but no matter what you try you find yourself yelling or shutting down. You know your kids are suffering and you wish things could be different, but it seems impossible. Apply for a Free Consultation You are not alone! I can help! You need a plan that will WORK to address your child’s challenging behaviors that is based on a deep understanding of your child and family’s needs, and you need to have the support to consistently implement that plan. After 6 months of working together Your parenting will be completely different. You will know exactly how to stay calm and respond to your child’s behavior effectively, and you’ll do it effortlessly and consistently. Your child’s challenging behaviors will decrease significantly and when they do come up, you know just what to do. You will have a closer relationship with your child(ren) and actually enjoy your time with them. You will have less conflict and marital tension with your partner over parenting issues. You will have more time and energy. Your kids will learn the skills they need in order to become healthy and happy adults and will have more successful friendships, romantic relationships, and careers. THE CONFIDENTLY MOMMIN' PROCESS To Effortlessly Manage Any Behavior Problem What to Expect on the Consultation Call The consultation call is a 90 minute Zoom call with me. (Make sure to schedule it when you will be relatively private and distraction free with a good internet connection.) I’ll start by asking a lot of questions about what is happening with you and your kids; what you’ve tried before, and why you think it hasn't worked. I’ll get a feel for the individual personalities of the members of your family, the possible causes of the behavior challenges, and what your goals and priorities are for your family. Then I will give you my assessment of what’s going on; what the underlying issues are and how to solve them. I’ll tell you the skills that you and your kids need to learn to create the family life that you want. If you are a good fit for my 1:1 coaching program, I will invite you to consider working with me and share all the details. I only offer this to families with issues that I have already helped dozens if not hundreds of families solve and am 100% confident that my program will work. You get to decide, on the call, with no pressure or judgment, if you are interested in working together. I’ll help you make the best decision for your family (which might be yes OR no!) if you want to talk it through together. You will leave the call feeling great about your decision to work together or not, and have a clear plan moving forward of how things are going to be different. You will look back on this call as a crossroads…the defining moment when your parenting changed for good forever! Work with me for 1:1 for six months to drastically improve your child(rens)’s challenging behaviors and become the parent you have always wanted to be Let’s get started! Schedule a free consultation call now to see if my coaching program is right for you and your family. Apply for a Free Consultation

Support for Moms of Strong-Willed, Highly Sensitive, and Neurodiverse Kids Your Next Steps Thank you so much for joining Confidently Mommin’ Together — I’m thrilled to walk this journey with you. Your Welcome + Orientation Email is on its way to your inbox now. Inside you’ll find the orientation form and the next steps to get started in the program. Please take a moment to check your inbox (and your spam/promotions tab just in case) and complete the orientation form when you receive it. To be sure you don’t miss anything important, please add Melissa@MelissaSchulz.com to your contacts or safe sender list. I can’t wait to get started! 💛

View Melissa Schulz’s media page featuring podcast appearances, interviews, press mentions, and awards celebrating her professional achievements. Contact Us Media Explore a curated collection of podcast appearances, media features, and awards highlighting Melissa Schulz’s work in parenting, neurodiversity, mindset, and family dynamics. Here you’ll find interviews, featured articles, and press coverage where Melissa shares her insights and expertise, along with notable recognitions and “As Seen In” mentions from respected publications and platforms. Awards / As Seen In The Enterprise World Melissa Schulz was featured on the cover of The Enterprise World as The Most Visionary Leader Driving Positive Change in Parenting. More Info Best Parenting Coach Melissa Schulz, was named Best Parenting Coach in the United States by Evergreen Awards for 2025 More Info USA Today Feature Melissa Schulz was featured in USA Today as one of the coaches helping redefine mindset, performance, and success. More Info Marquis Who’s Who Melissa Schulz’s recognition in Marquis Who’s Who highlights her professional achievements and leadership in her field. More Info Good Morning US Feature Melissa was featured on Good Morning US, sharing how she helps parents of neurodiverse children move from chaos to calm and thrive. More Info USA News Feature Melissa Schulz was featured in USA News, discussing how her coaching helps transform family dynamics and spread a sense of calm. More Info Macaroni Kid Article Melissa Schulz was featured on Macaroni Kid Roseville, sharing practical strategies for turning your day around in just 10 minutes. More Info Gold Country Media Melissa Schulz was featured in Gold Country Media, highlighting her work as a Rocklin-based parenting coach supporting families. More Info Legacy Woman Magazine Featured in Legacy Woman Magazine (February 2026) with “Redefining Legacy: From Generational Wealth to Generational Health.” More Info Authority Magazine Melissa Schulz was featured in Authority Magazine's series: How to Raise Children Who Feel Loved and Connected. More Info Listen to All of Melissa’s Guest Podcast Appearances in One Place Podcasts Healthy Post Natal Body Melissa Schulz appeared on The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast, sharing insights on parenting and wellbeing. HerStory Circle Podcast Featured on the HerStory Circle podcast, sharing insights on challenging behavior and emotional regulation. Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs Melissa Schulz was featured on Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, sharing her story of motherhood and resilience. The Motherhood Experience Melissa Schulz was on The Motherhood Experience Podcast, where she discussed her experiences and insights on motherhood. Your Purpose, Your Power, A Journey to Authenticity Supporting the neurodiverse community & strategies for families navigating challenges. Stress Free IEP Melissa Schulz was featured on Stress Free IEP Podcast, discussing empowerment through understanding in parenting and special education planning. Living Your Legacy Melissa Schulz spoke about responding calmly to children’s behavior and building a positive, lasting family legacy. Been There Got Out Melissa Schulz shared her approach to parenting support and practical strategies for families. Life WellLived Podcast Melissa was on Life Well Lived Podcast, discussing how to parent sensitive and strong-willed children without losing yourself. Beyond the Struggle: Rise & Thrive Featured on Beyond the Struggle Rise and Thrive, discussing how to raise neurodiverse kids with calm, connection, and confidence. Book 101 Review: Melissa Schulz was featured on Book 101 Review, sharing insights and reflections in a live conversation. Complex Kids, Simple Solutions This conversation is deeply validating for parents who are exhausted from “doing everything right” and still struggling. Healing for the Soul Podcast Practical strategies for parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids. The KAJ Masterclass LIVE Why do conventional parenting strategies fall flat, leaving parents feeling guilty and overwhelmed? Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Mastering Co-Regulation for the Neurodiverse Child Parenting on the Spectrum What if the problem isn’t the plan? What if the support behind it can change everything? The Language Of Play Have A Strong-Willed, Highly Sensitive, or Neurodiverse Child? This Is For You! Faith & Family Trailblazers How to Stay Calm with Challenging Kids and Restore Peace at Home with Melissa Schulz Front Parking Spot Podcast From Yelling to Connection: Practical Steps for Strong-Willed Kids with Melissa Schulz PodMatch Reviews Become the parent you want to be. Apply for a Free Consultation Get Free Support in Your Inbox

Free Consultation You don’t need more strategies. You need to understand what’s actually going on. This free 60-minute Zoom consultation helps you make sense of your child’s behavior, feel calmer and more capable, and decide what kind of support will actually work for your family. Apply Today Start Here Watch this quick video to meet me and understand what to expect on our call. It’s Not That You Haven’t Tried Hard Enough If you’ve been trying everything and nothing is really working... you’re not missing something simple. You’re likely missing clarity. Because when behavior keeps happening, it’s not random. It’s coming from something underneath that most parenting advice doesn’t address. Apply Today What We Do On This Call Together On this call, we'll slow things down and focus on three things: ● Step 1: We talk through what’s been going on and what’s driving your child’s behavior ● Step 2: I help you understand what’s actually driving your child's behavior and what’s making it so hard to stay consistent. ● Step 3: We understand why what you’ve tried hasn’t worked the way you hoped and decide what support makes sense Not so you leave with a long list of things to do... but so you finally understand what’s going on and what your next step should be. Apply Today This Is for You If... → You feel like you’re constantly reacting instead of responding → You’ve tried strategies that worked for other kids... but not yours → You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and second-guessing yourself → You know your child needs something different, but you don’t know what → You want things to feel calmer, but don’t know how to get there Real Support This call IS: This is a calm, supportive conversation where you can be honest about what’s really going on. It’s a space to understand your situation more clearly and decide what kind of support actually makes sense for you. Apply Today This call is NOT: This is not a pressure conversation, a place where you’ll be judged, or a call where you’ll be pushed into something you’re not ready for. Apply Today This call is designed to support you, not pressure you. If You’re Thinking... → “What if this doesn’t work?” → “I’m already overwhelmed.” → “I don’t want to be sold to” → “My situation is different.” → “What about my partner?” I’ve been there, and I’m supporting parents who are feeling like you, too. This call is FOR YOU. Simply fill out a short application, and I will personally review your application to ensure this is the next right step. I’m here to support and guide you. Apply Today Meet The Founder Melissa is a mom of three and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience supporting children with complex behavioral needs. She helps parents understand what’s really driving their child’s behavior so they can respond with more calm, clarity, and confidence. Her approach blends research-based methods with real-life application to create meaningful, lasting change for families. Meet Melissa If you’ve been hesitating, it makes sense. → You might be wondering if this will work for your child. → You might feel unsure about starting something new or worry about being judged. → You might not have the capacity for something big right now. I hear this every day. Here’s what’s true: You don’t need to have everything figured out to take the next step. You don’t need to commit to anything before you’re ready. And you don’t need to prove anything to be supported here. A free consultation is simply a place to talk through what’s going on, get clarity, and decide what support would actually help. Talk through what’s going on with our safe + custom GPT (Melly) to see if a free consultation is the next right step for you. Connect With Melly

Join the free 5-Day Behavior Bootcamp with Melissa Shulz, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and parenting coach at Confidently Mommin’. Discover proven steps to improve your child’s behavior and build a positive family dynamic. Starts Dec 2nd – register now! Behavior Bootcamp The 5-Day Fix Parents Swear By Learn the 5 simple steps that hundreds of families have used to drastically improve the behavior of their strong-willed, highly sensitive, or neurodiverse children Join Now December 8-12 Raising a strong-willed, highly sensitive, or neurodiverse child comes with big emotions, big personalities, and—let’s be honest—some really big challenges. Maybe it’s the daily battles over getting dressed… the screaming when things don’t go exactly right… the constant negotiating… the homework meltdowns… the refusal to brush teeth… the hitting or kicking when they’re overwhelmed… the “I’m not doing it!” moments… or the endless power struggles that leave you feeling drained before 9am. No matter what you’re facing, I can help You are NOT a bad parent. And your child is not a bad kid! As a Parenting Coach and BCBA who specializes in high-needs kids, I help parents understand the why behind the behavior and give them simple, science-backed steps that finally work for their unique child. And during Behavior Bootcamp, we’re going to do something powerful—and surprisingly doable. We’re going to pick ONE behavior. Just one. And over the next 5 days, I’ll walk you step-by-step through my proven GUIDE framework to change it—whether that’s: Getting out of the house without a battle Ending bedtime chaos Stopping hitting, yelling, or explosive reactions Reducing constant arguing or defiance Calming emotional outbursts Creating smoother mornings or homework time Or any other behavior that’s been running your home Once you know the process to change ONE behavior, you can use it to change ALL the challenging behaviors. Join Now Now imagine your life once that behavior is no longer a daily struggle… What will your mornings feel like when they actually flow? What will your evenings be like when bedtime isn’t a war zone? What will shift in your energy, your patience, your confidence, your home when that one sticking point finally eases? Behavior Bootcamp will show you exactly how to make that happen—calmly, clearly, and in a way that actually lasts. This is your week to create a real breakthrough. And it all starts with choosing the one behavior you’re ready to leave behind forever. I’m giving you the exact process that I use with my clients every day. You will learn 1 How to find the true root cause of your child’s misbehaviors 2 How to teach your child more appropriate behaviors 3 How to respond effectively when your child misbehaves 4 How to manage your own triggers 5 How to deeply connect with and enjoy your child The simple strategies I will teach you will completely change how you think about your child's behavior, how you interact with them, and transform your connection with them forever. Learning these strategies right now is everything for your family. If you think this challenge will be just like all the other parenting books you’ve read and things you’ve tried before, you’re wrong. My proven process is different. I teach you to create a plan that is custom for your unique child and will work for your family. Get expert support! I’ll answer your questions live on the calls and in an exclusive Facebook group. Join Now In this training you will learn: How to get unstuck, feel less overwhelmed, and exactly where to start to change your child’s behaviors How to deeply understand your child and why they behave they way they do How to teach your child coping skills and appropriate behaviors What will work to motivate your child to behavior appropriately The most effective response and discipline when your child misbehaves How to stay calm and confident no matter what your child is doing How to create a lasting connection and positive relationship with your child Join Now "This program helped me feel truly understood as a parent." You’re the first person who has ever explained something new to me. It feels amazing to finally feel understood as a parent of a very difficult child. – Amy Here's what you'll get inside Behavior Bootcamp: Join Now Group Coaching Join Melissa live on Zoom for 5 days to get coached on applying the 5-step GUIDE process to your child’s behavior. You’ll also hear other parents coached on a variety of behaviors you may want to work on in the future. Online Course Get instant access to my online course that breaks down each step of the 5-step process and teaches you exactly how to apply it to your child’s behavior. Private Community Connect with other parents who get it inside our exclusive Facebook group. Ask questions, share wins, and feel deeply supported—without judgment. Exclusive GUIDE Workbook Each lesson includes a printable workbook designed to help you integrate the GUIDE strategies into your daily routines with ease. BONUS Workshop Get access to a recording of my sold-out workshop "From Explosive to Empowered: How to Respond (Not React) When Behavior Gets Tough". “One simple strategy prevented a meltdown — instantly.” This morning my 6-year-old was about to explode when I said no. I heard your voice say ‘Connect,’ and tried it. His grip softened, he started talking about his game, and the meltdown never happened. So, thank you!! – Jennifer Investment $197 Behavior Bootcamp Includes: On-demand access to GUIDE course in member portal 5 Live Group Coaching Calls with access to call replays Private Facebook Community for additional support and coaching Exclusive GUIDE Workbook BONUS Workshop: “From Explosive to Empowered: How to Respond (Not React) When Behavior Gets Tough Join Now Live Call Dates Mon 12/8 at 1pm PT | 2pm MT | 4pm ET Tues 12/9 at 3pm PT | 4pm MT | 6pm ET Wed 12/10 at 9am PT | 10am MT | 12pm ET Thurs 12/11 at 9am PT | 10am MT | 12pm ET Fri 12/12 at 9:30am PT | 10:30am MT | 12:30pm ET Participants will have access to the online course, call recordings, and Facebook group through Sunday, December 14 . "Our home feels calmer — and my child’s behavior is already improving." After the triggering session, everything changed. Our mornings are calmer, my strong-willed 4-year-old has fewer problem behaviors, and I feel more confident. 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9 items found for "" Client Testimonials | Confidently Mommin’ Parenting Coach Testimonials Sarah B. Melissa Schulz is the real deal! She was super responsive when I posted about how to handle some sensory issues my middle child is having. In a short 30 minute chat, she was encouraging and provided great strategies I could use right away. She knew exactly what I was talking about when I described the issue and her deep expertise in child behavior and parenting shone through! I would highly recommend running your parenting questions by Melissa! Sarah M. Melissa is the absolute best. She genuinely cares and empathizes with Mom life! She helped us so much in sleep training our 4 month old, I couldn’t ask for a better coach thru any of it! Bindiya M. Melissa has been an amazing coach and I have learned so much from her. She provides just enough support and challenges you to be a better version of yourself. She is kind, funny and overall, a beautiful human being. Blessed to know her and have her in my life. Michelle C. I have been working with Melissa for over a year and with her help, I have made so many improvements in several areas of my life. She has helped me become aware of my own thinking patterns and how to change them. She has helped me with my parenting and with my classroom management. Working with her has been so beneficial and I would recommend it to anyone interested. Katherine G. Melissa truly wants to help parents grow and enjoy parenting! She has all the expertise and schooling and knows what she's talking about! Aside from her credentials, when you meet with her, you instantly enter a judgment-free zone, which is the best feeling and place to be when working on yourself. Priscilla C. I loved working with Melissa! Her knowledge, compassion and helpful tips came when we needed it the most with our deeply feeling child. She patiently answered all my questions and what ifs, and helped me see what I was missing. Melissa is so easy to talk to and personable. I am so glad to have her as a resource for what the next season of life brings! Kelly L Melissa was a game changer in my Mom-Game for helping me build my relationship and understanding of my “Spicey Mama 2 Year Old”. Being a teacher and having a “Pretty Chill Little Dude” 5 year old, I thought (keyword thought) the second rodeo would be an easier one. Wrong. Having never experienced full blown tantrums in the grocery stores, backbreaking dance moves while trying to get Spicey Mama in her car seat, full on eye contact while slamming her head into the ground just for fun (? ), and total pet torture while smiling, I was pretty sure there was a switch on my child’s back that was incorrectly flipped from “Good” to (you know)… ​ I cried nightly. My husband and I yelled daily. Still guilty about this one, but I asked God why my son didn’t have these issues, but my daughter did. I questioned all of my parenting and teaching philosophies and what we did wrong. ​ Then came: Melissa. ​ Melissa was my fresh breath of air. Melissa reminded me of what it means to be TWO. She brought me into a two year old’s understanding of what life is. She gave me perspective. After I gained a new understanding of what my toddler was seeing and feeling, we then strategized. We pinpointed specific issues needing to work on as a family and with S.M., and game planned. This is what we needed. There was no “quick fix” for my daughter, but long term intensive, loving attention and structured language to support the goals I set with Melissa. This was all done in ONE session! ​ Parents, if you are in a place where you are struggling with parenting, want to set a goal, need a new perspective on how tiny humans work, or just need a fellow parent to laugh/cry/feel frustrated/let it out with, Melissa is the gal for the gig! Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information FAQ | Confidently Mommin’ Parenting Coaching with Melissa Shulz, BCBA FAQ Do you have an office near me? I’m as close as your computer! I work with all my clients via Zoom and my certification is international so I get to serve clients anywhere and everywhere. When do you observe my child? Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Should my partner be on the consultation call too? Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Do you acccept insurance? No, my services are private pay only. My package was thoughtfully and intentionally created to bridge the gap between what medical insurance provides and what families actually need to change their child(ren)’s behavior. Is your coaching program the same as therapy No! I am not a licensed therapist and do not do therapy. I LOVE therapy and recommend it for all humans, and what I do is very different. While we will discuss some thoughts and emotions that are keeping you stuck, we will do this in a very intentional and step by step way with an emphasis on behavior change. I do not provide medical treatment for a mental health condition, instead I use a unique blend of mindset work and research-based behavioral strategies to change your behavior so that you can change your child’s behavior. Some of my clients are also in therapy to resolve childhood issues, trauma, treat a mental health condition, etc., and it works well to do both. How much does your coaching program cost? I share that information with you on the consultation call once I understand your unique family situation and what your needs are. Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information Work With Me | Melissa Shulz | Confidently Mommin’ You are not alone! I can help! You need a plan that will WORK to address your child’s challenging behaviors that is based on a deep understanding of your child and family’s needs, and you need to have the support to consistently implement that plan. After 6 months of working together Create a Custom Plan for Your Child Support for YOU Understand your child's needs Release of negative thoughts Teach and reward missing skills Handle feelings in a healthy way Use simple baby steps Create new habits and routines THE CONFIDENTLY MOMMIN' PROCESS To Effortlessly Manage Any Behavior Problem Work with me for 1:1 for six months to drastically improve your child(rens)’s challenging behaviors and become the parent you have always wanted to be Let’s get started! Schedule a free consultation call now to see if my coaching program is right for you and your family. Schedule A Free Consult What to Expect on the Consultation Call: The consultation call is a 90 minute Zoom call with me. (Make sure to schedule it when you will be relatively private and distraction free with a good internet connection.) I’ll start by asking a lot of questions about what is happening with you and your kids; what you’ve tried before, and why you think it hasn't worked. I’ll get a feel for the individual personalities of the members of your family, the possible causes of the behavior challenges, and what your goals and priorities are for your family. Then I will give you my assessment of what’s going on; what the underlying issues are and how to solve them. I’ll tell you the skills that you and your kids need to learn to create the family life that you want. If you are a good fit for my 1:1 coaching program, I will invite you to consider working with me and share all the details. I only offer this to families with issues that I have already helped dozens if not hundreds of families solve and am 100% confident that my program will work. You get to decide, on the call, with no pressure or judgment, if you are interested in working together. I’ll help you make the best decision for your family (which might be yes OR no!) if you want to talk it through together. You will leave the call feeling great about your decision to work together or not, and have a clear plan moving forward of how things are going to be different. You will look back on this call as a crossroads…the defining moment when your parenting changed for good forever! Schedule A Free Consult Your parenting will be completely different. You will know exactly how to stay calm and respond to your child’s behavior effectively, and you’ll do it effortlessly and consistently. Your child’s challenging behaviors will decrease significantly and when they do come up, you know just what to do. You will have a closer relationship with your child(ren) and actually enjoy your time with them. You will have less conflict and marital tension with your partner over parenting issues. You will have more time and energy. ​ Your kids will learn the skills they need in order to become healthy and happy adults and will have more successful friendships, romantic relationships, and careers. Work with Me You’re here because you love your kids deeply and have tried everything, but nothing seems to work with your child. Your child might be strong-willed, deeply feeling, stubborn, sensitive, hyperactive, or impulsive. Their behaviors seem out of control. You are stressed out, overwhelmed, and sometimes feel that you are failing as a parent. You long for a calm and loving home environment full of laughter and joy, but no matter what you try you find yourself yelling or shutting down. You know your kids are suffering and you wish things could be different, but it seems impossible. Schedule A Free Consult About Me | Confidently Mommin’ About Me I am a mom of 3 with a Master’s Degree in Counseling. I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with children with severe behavior disorders and providing support and training to their caregivers. ​ I specialize in helping parents learn how to calmly and confidently manage any and all challenging behaviors by providing research based, practical tools and parenting best practices. I have successfully worked with hundreds of children and families across the country. ​ I use the principles Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), mindfulness, and mindset work in her coaching practice. ​ I have expertise in supporting children with high needs, including strong willed children, deeply feeling children, and/or children with a diagnosis or neurodiversity. More About My Professional Background I started my career 22 years ago working in group homes for children who had been abused, in shelters for teenage prostitutes, and in teen drug rehabilitation homes. I then worked at a school for children with emotional disturbances, at first in the classroom and later as the Director of Behavioral Services overseeing their program for students with moderate to severe autism. I later served as the Director of Behavioral Services at a large organization serving children and adults with autism in both school and group home settings. In 2009, I founded her first company, which provided in-home behavioral health (ABA) therapy for children with autism. The company grew to have 75 employees and consistently won awards for being one of the best companies to work for in the nation, and providing the highest quality ABA services in the area. I founded Confidently Mommin’ in 2020 to serve families as a Parenting Coach. Using my extensive education and background, I use proven processes to help parents know how to calmly and confidently manage any and all of their child’s challenging behaviors and enjoy their family time. I have been a guest lecturer at Azusa Pacific University and San Jose State University and have supervised BCBA candidates internationally. I am a popular speaker on parenting and behavioral strategies. More About My Personal Life My husband Brian and I have been married for 17 years. We have 3 hilarious, wonderful, and exhausting children and a sweet pit bull named Goose. I am very involved in my church and serve as a leader in the mom’s ministry. I volunteer as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for my daughter’s troop. I am a runner and love to be outdoors, read, and spend time with friends and family. I am obsessed with personal development and growth. I never miss an Office Ladies Podcast or a Marvel movie, and would live at Disneyland if I could. Featured On Living Your Legacy with Michelle Slaney-Trovato Podcast Episode 90 Living your Legacy Podcast Listen to it on Spotify Listen to it on Apple Podcast Been There Got Out IG Live Interview Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information Been There Got Out Listen to interview Speaking Engagements | Melissa Shulz, Confidently Mommin’ Speaking Engagements I am a popular speaker across Northern California on all things parenting. I take a practical, non-judgemental, and humorous approach to training and equipping parents with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively manage their child’s behavior. Keynote Topics How to Get Kids to Listen How to Help Kids with BIG Feelings What To Do When Kids DON’T Listen Biblical Discipline Request Speaking Info Livermore Learning Tree Preschool Moms Connect at Vintage Grace Resonate Church Bright Beginnings Folsom Co-Op and Preschool The Mom Co at Twin Cities Church Loomis Life Care Roseville Parent Education Preschool The Mom Co at Life Community Church MomsNext at Foundation Christian Church Past Speaking Engagements Would you like me to speak at your upcoming event Request Speaking Info Thank you thank you thank you! Wow! What an incredible experience to have had Melissa come speak to our mommas! She is not only sweet and endearing, easy to talk and listen to, and full of experience, knowledge and educated expertise; but she makes you feel seen, known, heard and as if you had already known her for years! Her presentation was so helpful to all who were there and helped give us all a few more “tools” in our parenting tool belts. I highly recommend you seek her out and have her be a part of your parenting experience! I cannot say enough about how great she was! Carrie W. Contact Melissa Shulz, BCBA | Confidently Mommin’ Parenting Coach Confidently Mommin' Melissa Shultz (510) 629-1246 melissa@melissaschulz.com Contact Me First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* Submit Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information Search Site | Confidently Mommin’ Parenting Resources 10 items found for "" Confidently Mommin’ | Parenting Coach Yell Less, Smile More! Support for Parents Raising Kids Ages 0-18 Schedule A Free Consult! Helping parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, or neurodivergent kids calmly, confidently and effectively respond to their child’s challenging behaviors and enjoy their family time Schedule A Free Consult Resources Read More Check back soon Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. LESS... Yelling Tantrums Hitting Meltdowns Defiance Stress Walking on eggshells Marital tension MORE... Laughter Smooth mornings Happy family dinners Bedtime cuddles Energy Cherished memories Connection Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information Do you have a wonderful child who is also stubborn, strong-willed, sensitive, deeply feeling, hyperactive, impulsive, angry, or anxious? Does your child have a diagnosis like ADHD or Autism? Are you stressed out and overwhelmed by your child’s behavior? Have you tried everything but nothing works? 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Keynote Topics How to Get Kids to Listen How to Help Kids with BIG Feelings What To Do When Kids DON’T Listen Biblical Discipline Request Speaking Info Livermore Learning Tree Preschool Moms Connect at Vintage Grace Resonate Church Bright Beginnings Folsom Co-Op and Preschool The Mom Co at Twin Cities Church Loomis Life Care Roseville Parent Education Preschool The Mom Co at Life Community Church MomsNext at Foundation Christian Church Past Speaking Engagements Would you like me to speak at your upcoming event Request Speaking Info Thank you thank you thank you! Wow! What an incredible experience to have had Melissa come speak to our mommas! She is not only sweet and endearing, easy to talk and listen to, and full of experience, knowledge and educated expertise; but she makes you feel seen, known, heard and as if you had already known her for years! Her presentation was so helpful to all who were there and helped give us all a few more “tools” in our parenting tool belts. 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She was super responsive when I posted about how to handle some sensory issues my middle child is having. In a short 30 minute chat, she was encouraging and provided great strategies I could use right away. She knew exactly what I was talking about when I described the issue and her deep expertise in child behavior and parenting shone through! I would highly recommend running your parenting questions by Melissa! Sarah M. Melissa is the absolute best. She genuinely cares and empathizes with Mom life! She helped us so much in sleep training our 4 month old, I couldn’t ask for a better coach thru any of it! Bindiya M. Melissa has been an amazing coach and I have learned so much from her. She provides just enough support and challenges you to be a better version of yourself. She is kind, funny and overall, a beautiful human being. Blessed to know her and have her in my life. Michelle C. I have been working with Melissa for over a year and with her help, I have made so many improvements in several areas of my life. She has helped me become aware of my own thinking patterns and how to change them. She has helped me with my parenting and with my classroom management. Working with her has been so beneficial and I would recommend it to anyone interested. Katherine G. Melissa truly wants to help parents grow and enjoy parenting! She has all the expertise and schooling and knows what she's talking about! Aside from her credentials, when you meet with her, you instantly enter a judgment-free zone, which is the best feeling and place to be when working on yourself. Priscilla C. I loved working with Melissa! Her knowledge, compassion and helpful tips came when we needed it the most with our deeply feeling child. She patiently answered all my questions and what ifs, and helped me see what I was missing. Melissa is so easy to talk to and personable. I am so glad to have her as a resource for what the next season of life brings! Kelly L Melissa was a game changer in my Mom-Game for helping me build my relationship and understanding of my “Spicey Mama 2 Year Old”. Being a teacher and having a “Pretty Chill Little Dude” 5 year old, I thought (keyword thought) the second rodeo would be an easier one. Wrong. Having never experienced full blown tantrums in the grocery stores, backbreaking dance moves while trying to get Spicey Mama in her car seat, full on eye contact while slamming her head into the ground just for fun (? ), and total pet torture while smiling, I was pretty sure there was a switch on my child’s back that was incorrectly flipped from “Good” to (you know)… ​ I cried nightly. My husband and I yelled daily. Still guilty about this one, but I asked God why my son didn’t have these issues, but my daughter did. I questioned all of my parenting and teaching philosophies and what we did wrong. ​ Then came: Melissa. ​ Melissa was my fresh breath of air. Melissa reminded me of what it means to be TWO. She brought me into a two year old’s understanding of what life is. She gave me perspective. After I gained a new understanding of what my toddler was seeing and feeling, we then strategized. We pinpointed specific issues needing to work on as a family and with S.M., and game planned. This is what we needed. There was no “quick fix” for my daughter, but long term intensive, loving attention and structured language to support the goals I set with Melissa. This was all done in ONE session! ​ Parents, if you are in a place where you are struggling with parenting, want to set a goal, need a new perspective on how tiny humans work, or just need a fellow parent to laugh/cry/feel frustrated/let it out with, Melissa is the gal for the gig! Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information Contact Melissa Shulz, BCBA | Confidently Mommin’ Parenting Coach Confidently Mommin' Melissa Shultz (510) 629-1246 melissa@melissaschulz.com Contact Me First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* Submit Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information Blog | Confidently Mommin’ All Posts Check back soon Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. FAQ | Confidently Mommin’ Parenting Coaching with Melissa Shulz, BCBA FAQ Do you have an office near me? I’m as close as your computer! I work with all my clients via Zoom and my certification is international so I get to serve clients anywhere and everywhere. When do you observe my child? Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Should my partner be on the consultation call too? Collapsible text is perfect for longer content like paragraphs and descriptions. It's a great way to give people more information while keeping your layout clean. Link your text to anything, including an external website or a different page. You can set your text box to expand and collapse when people click, so they can read more or less info. Do you acccept insurance? No, my services are private pay only. My package was thoughtfully and intentionally created to bridge the gap between what medical insurance provides and what families actually need to change their child(ren)’s behavior. Is your coaching program the same as therapy No! I am not a licensed therapist and do not do therapy. I LOVE therapy and recommend it for all humans, and what I do is very different. While we will discuss some thoughts and emotions that are keeping you stuck, we will do this in a very intentional and step by step way with an emphasis on behavior change. I do not provide medical treatment for a mental health condition, instead I use a unique blend of mindset work and research-based behavioral strategies to change your behavior so that you can change your child’s behavior. Some of my clients are also in therapy to resolve childhood issues, trauma, treat a mental health condition, etc., and it works well to do both. How much does your coaching program cost? I share that information with you on the consultation call once I understand your unique family situation and what your needs are. Become the parent you want to be. Contact Me for More Information Work With Me | Melissa Shulz | Confidently Mommin’ You are not alone! I can help! You need a plan that will WORK to address your child’s challenging behaviors that is based on a deep understanding of your child and family’s needs, and you need to have the support to consistently implement that plan. After 6 months of working together Create a Custom Plan for Your Child Support for YOU Understand your child's needs Release of negative thoughts Teach and reward missing skills Handle feelings in a healthy way Use simple baby steps Create new habits and routines THE CONFIDENTLY MOMMIN' PROCESS To Effortlessly Manage Any Behavior Problem Work with me for 1:1 for six months to drastically improve your child(rens)’s challenging behaviors and become the parent you have always wanted to be Let’s get started! Schedule a free consultation call now to see if my coaching program is right for you and your family. Schedule A Free Consult What to Expect on the Consultation Call: The consultation call is a 90 minute Zoom call with me. (Make sure to schedule it when you will be relatively private and distraction free with a good internet connection.) I’ll start by asking a lot of questions about what is happening with you and your kids; what you’ve tried before, and why you think it hasn't worked. I’ll get a feel for the individual personalities of the members of your family, the possible causes of the behavior challenges, and what your goals and priorities are for your family. Then I will give you my assessment of what’s going on; what the underlying issues are and how to solve them. I’ll tell you the skills that you and your kids need to learn to create the family life that you want. If you are a good fit for my 1:1 coaching program, I will invite you to consider working with me and share all the details. I only offer this to families with issues that I have already helped dozens if not hundreds of families solve and am 100% confident that my program will work. You get to decide, on the call, with no pressure or judgment, if you are interested in working together. I’ll help you make the best decision for your family (which might be yes OR no!) if you want to talk it through together. You will leave the call feeling great about your decision to work together or not, and have a clear plan moving forward of how things are going to be different. You will look back on this call as a crossroads…the defining moment when your parenting changed for good forever! Schedule A Free Consult Your parenting will be completely different. You will know exactly how to stay calm and respond to your child’s behavior effectively, and you’ll do it effortlessly and consistently. Your child’s challenging behaviors will decrease significantly and when they do come up, you know just what to do. You will have a closer relationship with your child(ren) and actually enjoy your time with them. You will have less conflict and marital tension with your partner over parenting issues. You will have more time and energy. ​ Your kids will learn the skills they need in order to become healthy and happy adults and will have more successful friendships, romantic relationships, and careers. Work with Me You’re here because you love your kids deeply and have tried everything, but nothing seems to work with your child. Your child might be strong-willed, deeply feeling, stubborn, sensitive, hyperactive, or impulsive. Their behaviors seem out of control. You are stressed out, overwhelmed, and sometimes feel that you are failing as a parent. You long for a calm and loving home environment full of laughter and joy, but no matter what you try you find yourself yelling or shutting down. You know your kids are suffering and you wish things could be different, but it seems impossible. Schedule A Free Consult About Me | Confidently Mommin’ About Me I am a mom of 3 with a Master’s Degree in Counseling. I’m a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with children with severe behavior disorders and providing support and training to their caregivers. ​ I specialize in helping parents learn how to calmly and confidently manage any and all challenging behaviors by providing research based, practical tools and parenting best practices. I have successfully worked with hundreds of children and families across the country. ​ I use the principles Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), mindfulness, and mindset work in her coaching practice. ​ I have expertise in supporting children with high needs, including strong willed children, deeply feeling children, and/or children with a diagnosis or neurodiversity. More About My Professional Background I started my career 22 years ago working in group homes for children who had been abused, in shelters for teenage prostitutes, and in teen drug rehabilitation homes. I then worked at a school for children with emotional disturbances, at first in the classroom and later as the Director of Behavioral Services overseeing their program for students with moderate to severe autism. I later served as the Director of Behavioral Services at a large organization serving children and adults with autism in both school and group home settings. In 2009, I founded her first company, which provided in-home behavioral health (ABA) therapy for children with autism. The company grew to have 75 employees and consistently won awards for being one of the best companies to work for in the nation, and providing the highest quality ABA services in the area. I founded Confidently Mommin’ in 2020 to serve families as a Parenting Coach. Using my extensive education and background, I use proven processes to help parents know how to calmly and confidently manage any and all of their child’s challenging behaviors and enjoy their family time. I have been a guest lecturer at Azusa Pacific University and San Jose State University and have supervised BCBA candidates internationally. I am a popular speaker on parenting and behavioral strategies. More About My Personal Life My husband Brian and I have been married for 17 years. We have 3 hilarious, wonderful, and exhausting children and a sweet pit bull named Goose. I am very involved in my church and serve as a leader in the mom’s ministry. I volunteer as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for my daughter’s troop. I am a runner and love to be outdoors, read, and spend time with friends and family. I am obsessed with personal development and growth. I never miss an Office Ladies Podcast or a Marvel movie, and would live at Disneyland if I could. 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