Courses, Coaching, & Micro-Learning for Parents!
I’m thrilled to announce we are collaborating with Stronger Starts, a new initiative of First 5 California to interrupt and heal toxic stress in families!
First5 partnered with Rescue: The Behavior Change Agency and Cell-Ed, Inc. to create a mobile phone-based course to help parents of young children interrupt cycles of trauma, violence, and toxic stress. Parents who enroll will receive a daily text with a short video lesson on understanding stress, triggers, and intergenerational trauma, with support and tools to interrupt these cycles.
Does your child have difficult behaviors that trigger you? You’ve come to the right place. We’ll help you with tools for better behavior, tricks to interrupt your own triggers, and ways to bring joy back to your family.
I’m a Parent or Child-Raiser
I’m an Educator or School Leader
Is your school or organization struggling with student behavior issues? Our unique approach helps teachers, students, and families find more connection and joy, resulting in more productive behavior and better focus on teaching and learning.
Positive Parenting Solutions at The Village Well Parenting
You want it to be easier. We’ll help with that. On the way, you’ll find more connection, calm, and meaning. Join our community of Families of Color finding more joy in parenting.
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TVW Parenting Classes
You want it to be easier. We’ll help with that. On the way, you’ll find more connection, calm, and meaning. Join our community of Families of Color finding more joy in parenting.
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Book a 1-on-1 with Ed Center
Book a coaching session with Village Well Founder Ed Center! Learn new skills to keep your sanity while navigating the hardships of parenthood. Learn more today!
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Bring Ed to Your School
Bring The Village Well to your school or organization. We provide powerful, interactive, and fun workshops for parents and/or staff. Virtual or in-person.
Partners We’ve Worked With
The Village Well focuses on an approach to parenting that starts with your own wellness and healing, and moves to building more connection and meaning with your family. We offer culturally-grounded support that honors your unique family. Ready to feel less stressed?
Learn more about our philosophy and approach
Testimonials
Morning Cup of Calm - The Village Well Blog
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The Black Dads Edition
I turned to two great friends and role models in fatherhood. Charles Bradley and Mario Johnson were my classmates in the Annie E. Casey Children and Family Fellowship.
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When to Advocate for Your Child
Last week, I wrote about pushing back on hustle culture. This is one manifestation of how capitalism, racism, sexism, and American dreamism harm families.
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It's Time to Question Hustle Culture
Years ago, I worked on a rotational program at a big company where every single person besides me had an Ivy League education. They were all very bright… but I outhustled everyone…
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All Feelings Are Valid, Some Behaviors Are Not
That’s what I was taught growing up. Certain feelings were wrong, not to be discussed, even degenerate. This guidance was mostly implicit.
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Why I Mourn for tWitch
In line with all the other portrayals of tWitch’s life, his Instagram showcases a family connected by love, music, and joy. You never know what someone else is experiencing.
