Parent Mentoring for Today's Family
Parenting in this era includes many approaches. It can be overwhelming to find a fit that works. We offer individual support for Parents, Caregivers and Educators looking for wisdom and guidance in their self-discovery along the way.
Tara Rachel Jones, M.Ed.
Tara Rachel Jones, M.Ed. has been working professionally with young children since 1989. She received her B.A in Early Childhood Education in 1991 from Simmons College, Boston and a certified and experienced Montessori teacher. She received her M.Ed. in both Waldorf Early Childhood and Elementary Education in 2009 from Antioch New England Graduate University in Keene, NH. Since 1997, She has pioneered yoga and mindfulness programs for children from pre-k – Grade 12, throughout the Boston area in Public, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, alternative Private Schools and Youth Organizations. She has maintained a stronghold in the field of education by bringing yoga and mindfulness workshops to teachers and parents. In 2011, she started a Yoga Teacher Training course for those aspiring to teach yoga to children, youth, teens and families. She is also a certified Zen Shiatsu Therapist. Tara Rachel has a passionate and keen interest in child and adult development and the mind-body connection. She has studied the work of and with, Simplicity Parenting founder, Kim John Payne since 2005. She is a Certified Simplicity Parenting Family Life Coach, Simplicity Parenting Discipline and Guidance Group Leader, and a Simplicity Parenting Family Life Group Leader.
Kirsten Carr, M.Ed.
Kirsten Carr, M.Ed., has been working with children since 1982. She graduated summa cum laude from Endicott College, where she received a B.S. in Psychology, and M.Ed. in Elementary Education. She later pursued her second M.Ed., in Waldorf Early Childhood Education from Sun-Bridge Institute. Since 1996 Kirsten has worked in a wide range of capacities as an educator for infants incorporating the (RIE) method, parent-tot, transitional nursery and nursery in both Montessori and Waldorf schools. Her parent education work has been inspired by the founder of Simplicity Parenting, Kim John Payne since 2005. Kirsten is a nurturing Waldorf Parent/Child and Transitional-Nursery Teacher, skilled storyteller, gifted puppeteer and a beloved parent mentor. She is Certified as both a Simplicity Parenting Discipline and Guidance Group Leader, and a Simplicity Parenting Family Life group Leader.
Planting seeds
Painting by Aaron L.Jones