Flourishing Families

Welcome to Flourishing Families! Back in 2008, I began my journey learning what it means to parent children with less than ideal behaviors. Some days, I felt intimidated and unsure of myself, constantly making allowances for misbehavior and then becoming angry and resentful when the kids could not realize the sacrifices I was making for them. Other days, I'd start over with a new resolve to not let them walk all over me and I'd end up yelling, feeling like a monster and ending the day defeated. Sound familiar?

I noticed other families that were different. They enjoyed being with their children instead of trying to escape them. They spoke respectfully to their children and shockingly, their children spoke respectfully to them and obeyed...mostly. When discipline did happen, parents were calm and kind, not stressed out or yelling or exhausted. From that point on, I dedicated my life to study these families and figure out what tools were needed to parent like these families!

About JemiJean

Hello! I am JemiJean! I am passionate about helping create healthy and happy families. I am so excited to work with you and help you feel more empowered as a parent to nurture the children in your home. I have been a single mom, a foster mom, a homeschool mom, and a family therapist. I have extensive experience working with families of children with emotional trauma and defiant, aggressive behaviors. I received my Master's of Education in Professional Counseling from Oklahoma City University in 2020. I am currently a licensed professional counselor candidate, under supervision towards licensure. My favorite part of my job is seeing children's behaviors change as their parents interact with them skillfully and watching their connection together grow! Currently, I enjoy homeschooling my nieces, white-water rafting, and snuggling with my fluffy kitty, Flannel.