Child Development Consulting · Tacoma, WA
"For the parents
figuring it out."
Real support for real families — practical tools, zero judgment, and someone genuinely in your corner.
"Kinder Co. PNW is built on a simple belief: kinder approaches make things better — for kids, and for the parents raising them."
No judgment about where you've been or where you're starting. No jargon that makes you feel behind. Just honest, evidence-informed strategies from someone who has spent nearly 15 years studying and working with children and families — and who genuinely believes you're already doing better than you think.
About Kristen
I started this accidentally.
Turns out that's the best way to start.
It started in a backyard, raking leaves and chatting with a group of moms about their potty training tribulations. I began offering some tips and that turned into my very first workshop. Turns out there's a real gap between clinical expertise and everyday family life — and I somehow ended up right in the middle of it.
I have the degrees and the background. But what I hear most from parents isn't about any of that. It's that I'm the first person who made them feel like they weren't being judged. That matters more to me than any credential.
Read Kristen's full storyHow we work together
Start wherever feels right.
Whether you're in the middle of something hard or just want to get ahead of it, there's a place to begin. All services are designed to meet your family exactly where you are.
Kinder Workshops & Events
In-person or virtual · by request or inquiry
Workshops held by request · See all formats & pricing →
Kinder @ Home
Personalized, in your space, for your kid
In-home within the Olympia–Seattle corridor · virtual available everywhere
The Kinder Bundle — Workshop + @ Home Add-On
Add a private 1-hour Kinder @ Home session for each workshop participant post-workshop — $50 per person. The most complete experience kinder co. offers: group framework plus personalized follow-through.
Siblings & partners always welcome · no extra charge · payment collected at booking
What people are saying
Real families. Real results.
I feel like I've been given the tools to help me and my son be successful. I am living this training confident in my abilities to teach and support my son. Grateful for Kristen's expertise and guidance.
Kristen's method was extremely organized and she really made me feel confident that I can do this!
I appreciated the information and tools to help us plan for a successful potty training journey.
We really enjoyed the training and we're feeling ready to put what we learned to work! We really appreciate your flexibility in doing the workshop virtually for us too.
Get in touch
No pressure.
No commitments.
Just a conversation.
Whether you have a specific challenge, a question about an upcoming workshop, or you just want to know if this feels like a fit — I would love to hear from you.
Kristen reads every message personally and responds within 2 business days.
Find her on Instagram: @kindercopnw
