Look beneath
the behavior.
Explore what your child may be communicating, and notice the patterns that keep you both feeling stuck.
A MORE CONNECTED WAY TO PARENT
A calmer home.
A closer
connection.
Parenting is a big journey. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Practical, compassionate coaching to help you understand your child, hold steady boundaries, and find your confidence—one small step at a time.
For parents at every stage.
With a special focus on ages 2–8.
With a special focus on ages 2–8.
Room for big feelings.
And steady boundaries.
And steady boundaries.
GROUNDED IN CONNECTION
STEP parenting
✧Emotion Coaching
✧Real-life support
YOU LOVE YOUR CHILD. SOME DAYS ARE STILL HARD.
Less second-guessing.
More “I can do this.”
You want to be patient. You want to feel connected. And sometimes, between the big feelings, the repeated reminders, and the bedtime battles, you need a fresh way forward.
We’re Samantha and Keren. We help parents bring warmth and structure together, with tools that make sense for your child and your family.
Look beneath
Make room for
the feeling.
Build your language for empathy and encouragement, while staying clear about what is and isn’t okay.
Find your
steady next step.
Practice respectful limits, realistic routines, and thoughtful consequences you can follow through on.
Our approach draws on Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) and Gottman Emotion Coaching.
SUPPORT FOR THE EVERYDAY
For the moments
that leave you
at a loss.
Start with what feels hardest right now.
There’s room for that here.
WHEN EVERYTHING FEELS TOO BIG“How can I help my child
“How can I help my child
without losing my calm?”
We’ll explore how to recognize emotions, respond with empathy, and hold a limit when your child is having a hard time. Your feelings belong in the conversation, too.
Let’s talk about itWHEN EVERY REQUEST BECOMES A BATTLE“Why do I have to
“Why do I have to
ask so many times?”
We’ll look at the cycle you and your child get caught in, and explore encouragement, clear choices, and respectful limits that fit your family.
Let’s talk about itWHEN THE SMALL THINGS FEEL LIKE A LOT“Can mornings and bedtime
“Can mornings and bedtime
feel a little less hard?”
We’ll explore where the routine gets stuck and create manageable steps, clearer expectations, and opportunities for your child to participate.
Let’s talk about itWHEN YOU’RE ALWAYS THE REFEREE“How do I support both
“How do I support both
children in the same moment?”
We’ll explore ways to acknowledge each child’s experience, set limits around hurtful behavior, and build your family’s language for working through conflict.
Let’s talk about itYOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
A little guidance.
In the way you need it.
Personal support, a shared learning experience,
or simply a conversation over coffee.
01 / PERSONAL SUPPORT
Individual
parent coaching
Space to focus on your family’s challenges and strengths. Work individually with Samantha or Keren on practical skills, communication, and a more intentional way to respond.
Explore coaching02 / LEARN TOGETHER
STEP parenting
workshops
Learn alongside other parents with Samantha and Keren. Explore encouragement, cooperation, communication, and respectful discipline through the STEP framework.
Ask about workshops03 / FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
Coffee &
connection
A free monthly meetup in the making. Bring a question, share a parenting challenge, and connect with other parents in a relaxed space with both of us.
Pull up a chairCOFFEE & CONNECTION · FREE MONTHLY MEETUP
Parenting feels lighter
when you don’t carry
it alone.
An informal gathering with Samantha and Keren for honest parenting conversations, practical ideas, and a little encouragement.
No perfect-parent expectations. Just a welcoming place to ask questions and feel supported.
MonthlyFree to attendDates & location coming soon
Ask about the next meetup TWO COACHES. A SHARED BELIEF IN FAMILIES.
Meet Samantha & Keren.
We believe parents deserve the same encouragement,
understanding, and patience we hope to offer our children.
CO-FOUNDER & PARENT COACH
Samantha Molinar
Samantha is a STEP-certified parent coach trained in Gottman Emotion Coaching. Her background in psychology and mindfulness informs a warm, thoughtful approach to supporting parents.
As a parent of four, she understands how much love—and how many moving parts—family life can hold. She helps parents turn ideas into practical steps for everyday life.
STEP certified · Emotion Coaching trainedCO-FOUNDER & PARENT COACH
Keren Yona
Keren partners with Samantha to bring the STEP approach to parents through coaching and shared workshops. Together, they create space for honest questions, hands-on learning, and encouragement.
Their shared focus is helping parents understand behavior, communicate with respect, and build stronger relationships with their children.
Parent coaching · STEP workshop co-facilitatorA FEW THINGS YOU MAY BE WONDERING
Good questions.
A place to begin.
Who is parent coaching for?
Parents and caregivers who want practical support with communication, boundaries, routines, cooperation, and their relationship with their children. We welcome parents at every stage, with a particular focus on the early childhood years, ages 2–8.
Do we work with both of you?
Individual coaching is with Samantha or Keren, using a shared approach and resources. Workshops and community gatherings bring us together. Ask us about current availability and the best fit for your family.
Is parent coaching the same as therapy?
Our work at Step Forward Into Parenting is educational parent coaching. It focuses on parenting skills, goals, and everyday family interactions. It does not include psychotherapy, diagnosis, or behavior-analytic treatment. We can discuss whether coaching fits what you’re looking for.
What does getting started look like?
Send us a brief message about the support you’re interested in. We’ll discuss your goals, current options, format, and fees so you can decide on a next step. Workshop and coffee meetup dates are shared as they become available.
Do I need to know STEP already?
No. We’ll introduce the ideas in everyday language and connect them to your family’s real experiences. You can begin with curiosity and one thing you’d like to feel better about.
LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP
You don’t need
all the answers
to begin.
Tell us a little about what brings you here.
We’d love to hear from you.
Warmly, Samantha & Keren