“She makes me feel seen and not alone. She is warm and authentic.”
Eydie K, coaching client
What I do
Helping parents understand themselves so they can connect with their kids
I coach parents, and I train the teachers and parent educators who work with families. At the heart of it, I help people get to know themselves better so they can relate to the people they love, especially the teens and young adults in their lives.
When we pay attention to what’s happening inside us, what we’re thinking and feeling, we start to see why we react the way we do. From there we can choose a different response, and our relationships with our kids start to shift.
For nearly 20 years I’ve worked with parents of tweens and teens. I raised two of my own, who are grown now, so I’ve been in the thick of these years myself. That’s a big part of why I love this work.
“Life is relational. Improving how we understand ourselves and connect with each other is the key to improving our quality of life.”
Casey O’Roarty
Background
The experience behind the work
Positive Discipline Lead Trainer
I train new Positive Discipline parent educators, classroom educators and trainers, and I co-facilitate parent educator certification trainings.
Author
Author of Joyful Courage: Calming the Drama and Taking Control of YOUR Parenting Journey, and a contributing author to Raising Teens Who Talk to You.
Podcast host
Host of the Joyful Courage Podcast, with more than 600 episodes for parents of teens and young adults.
Education
M.Ed. from the University of Washington, and nearly 20 years of working alongside parents of tweens and teens.
Kind words
What people are saying
“Casey O’Roarty is the authentic friend who tells the truth about the struggles of parenting, and is the wise guide who provides powerful tools to help us be our best selves as parents.”
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline
“Joyful Courage is a beautiful invitation for parents to embrace a heart-felt, positive approach to raising their children, no matter their child’s wiring or the challenges they may be facing. Casey’s honesty will remind you you’re not alone while showing you how to ‘be’ with what is and create a more peaceful, respectful dynamic in your family.”
Debbie Reber, founder of TiLT Parenting and author of Differently Wired
“You are going to love this book. It is for ‘real’ parents, imperfect parents who need to know they are not alone; and will feel encouraged by the many tips on how to handle the ups and downs of parenting.”
Dr. Jane Nelsen, author and co-author of the Positive Discipline series
“She validates you and your experience. You never feel judged.”
Sarah L Scherr, group program parent
“Casey really is a good coach and better prepared than most folks providing similar online programs.”
Sandy K, group program parent
“Casey is an excellent facilitator, letting participants have time to express themselves and ask questions but not letting the conversation(s) wander too far from the content and schedule.”
Michelle Slater, group program parent
Let’s talk
The best way to see if we’re a good fit is a free Explore Call.