Reviews (63)

5 /5

63 reviews

Julia Kocubinski
I’ve been working with Flora off and on for about 5 years and have always had great success. I’ve done it all, from her transformation program, to one on one coaching, to small group class, and most recently, her positive discipline workshop. Whenever something new pops up in our parenting journey, Flora is there with support and resources to help us navigate our challenges, without any guilt or shame. I highly recommend working with Sustainable Parenting. It is an amazing community and support system that we will continue to turn to when our next challenge arrives!
Thank you Julia! It's an honor to be a part of your parenting journey.:)
Marissa Valone
Flora is AMAZING! She has helped my husband and I navigate a very tough stage we were going through with our three year old. She helped us better understand his needs and how to help home manage his big emotions💓 Flora is just as knowledgeable as she is kind. She makes you feel very comfortable and not alone. HIGHLY recommend Flora for any of your parenting needs!
Thank you so much. :)
Caitlin Brandl
After attending Flora’s 6-week parenting workshop, I feel more empowered and less overwhelmed as a mom. I often felt like I was continually swimming and on the verge of drowning with difficult parenting moments-- saying things to my children that were not rooted in what I believe or know to be helpful or effective. Her guidance and support with learning actionable steps to start practicing right away has helped me feel like there’s a life raft. Having a space to look at what’s going on, identify the issues and options, and make a game plan that aligns with my values. Flora has really warm, positive energy and she’s easy to work with. I appreciate the personal stories she shares about her own struggles in parenting – it helps create a safe, shame-free space.
Thank you Caitlin! It's an honor to be a part of your parenting journey.:)
Angie Matsen
As a speech-language pathologist with 28 years of experience and owner of Foundation Therapy Services in Bozeman, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Flora and referring families to her parenting support services. She provides thoughtful, practical guidance for parents of children with additional needs, especially around emotional regulation and behavior. Families consistently share how helpful and empowering her approach is. I highly recommend Flora to parents looking for compassionate, knowledgeable support.🙂
Thank you so much Angie! I so appreciate the way we have been able to partner, to serve many families in a wrap-around way. 🫶🏼
Rachael Reimanis
Flora was a game-changer for our family. We initially sought help for our 4-year-old's sleep, but the most valuable outcome was learning to be a unified team as parents. Before, my husband and I were frustrated and inconsistent. Flora was incredible at getting us on the same page. She didn't just give us a plan; she empowered us to communicate and create a consistent method we both believed in. Her compassionate and practical guidance led to immediate results and a much more peaceful home. We highly recommend her to any parents who need help working together as a team!
Thanks so much Rachael. That is the best possible outcome of all!!
Lucia Ortega Toledo
The six-week Positive Discipline Parenting Workshop has been incredibly helpful for developing and practicing new langauge and parenting skills. The intimacy and safety created in the room, combined with brainstorming solutions for specific challenges, has made it much easier to integrate the tools provided. I particularly value the opportunity to listen to other parents' experiences and engage in role-playing. Because these sessions are so participatory, the material feels grounded and is much easier to learn than simply listening to information. Thanks Flora for the incredible care and impact you have in our community! I would also recommend to listen to her Sustainable Parenting podcast and articles in Montana Parent Magazine
Thank you What an honor to know u.
Rachael Scot
As both a therapist and a mom, I deeply appreciate Flora’s practical and grounded approach to parenting. She offers strategies that are realistic, compassionate, and truly sustainable for families. I’ve seen firsthand how much her work helps—several of my clients have gained valuable tools and insights from her podcast and coaching program. Flora has a gift for blending warmth, clarity, and guidance, making her a trusted voice for parents navigating real-life challenges.
Thanks so much Rachel. That means the world to me.
Sheryl P.
I love and highly recommend Flora’s workshops. I always feel encouraged and empowered after attending. The wisdom she shares is simple to remember and implement and it makes so much sense but it’s also not necessarily common knowledge which makes the coaching so valuable. I also appreciate how affordable her workshops are and how easy it is to get on a zoom meeting or listen to a podcast. I’ve had so much success with using the tips I’ve learned. In addition, Flora is a great teacher. She’s so relatable and fun and her content is well organized. She’s very responsive and over all is an excellent coach. She has supported me in my parenting journey through her workshops, podcast, support groups etc. I really appreciate her work and how she’s making parenting feel less lonely and all the challenges feel less overwhelming. Sustainable parenting is such a gem.
Thank you so much Sheryl! It is an honor to know you and be a part of your parenting journey.
Karen Winter
Flora is a rare gem in the parenting world. Her approach blends kindness and firm boundaries in a way that feels both compassionate and effective. As a Certified Toddler/Preschool Sleep Coach myself, I truly admire how she helps parents set loving limits while still honoring their child’s emotions, something I value deeply in my own work as well. She has such a gift for phrasing things in a way that resonates, helping parents feel both confident and connected. Whether through her coaching or her podcast, Flora provides real, actionable tools that make family life calmer and more joyful. I can’t recommend her enough!
Thanks so much Karen!
Marley McKenna
Flora is so kind and thoughtful. Her approach to parenting is honestly liberating. Loving and compassionate AND clear boundaries for ourselves and our kiddo. Instead of feeling like there was some complicated system we were somehow missing or supposed to follow, the advice we got over the four months of seeing Flora was always both intuitive and enlightening with so much practical advice that was natural to implement. Parenthood has become more fun, relaxed and connected. We appreciate you Flora!
Thank you so much Marley. Such an honor to know your amazing family.
Shani Smith
The parenting tools we have learned from Flora have completely changed how we interact with our children in the best possible way. We were out of ideas, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and defeated. As we’ve implemented Flora’s strategies, over time we are seeing a big change in our strong-willed children and in our overall mental health. We now have the tools to parent calmly and confidently while helping our children develop life skills in problem solving, communication, and emotional intelligence and appropriate expression. Flora is an amazing partner on this journey and is encouraging, supporting, and cheering for us as we grow! She truly "gets it," sharing parenting tools that have worked with her own children. I wish everyone I know with kids could have the opportunity to work with her. It has truly transformed the dynamic in our home. Absolutely worth the investment.
Thank you Shani. It is an honor to support your family. :)
Chelsea Shamis
If you have any parenting questions or struggles with any age child, you need Flora in your life! I’ve taken so many parenting classes and nothing compares to how Flora organizes her parenting strategies. You will see results nearly immediately. She uses an approach that feels good to both the kids and the parents by working to be kind and firm, something every human needs. Plus, these are skills that will improve all your relationships in life.
Thank u so much Chelsea! ❤️🫶🏼❤️
Joe Livers
When my wife and I first started sessions with Flora, I have to admit I was skeptical about the need for them and what I thought we would get out of them. As we have talked about our experiences and the challenges that we face in raising our kids, I have become grateful for the forum that Flora provides and what I get out of it. Such a big part of the challenges related to raising kids is communicating, and having the safe space to sit with Flora and talk through recent situations has helped me immensely. Often my partner and I might view the same issue slightly differently and not realize it, but then it comes out in a session and we are able to discuss it and talk about working through it openly. This not only leads to us being on the same page in working with our kids, but also facilitates improved communication outside of the sessions. I also very much appreciate the tools that Flora has coached me through using. My natural tendency when my children are upset or disappointed has always been to try and fix it for them, often to a fault. Working with Flora has provided me with some real time, easy to remember strategies that have helped me focus on not fixing everything and building that emotional problem solving in my children. I would recommend Flora to just about anyone who is open to continuing to improve in their relationship with their children, as working with her has helped me a lot.
Thanks so much Joe. I so appreciate you sharing from a Dad's perspective, and it's been an honor to work with you and support your family.:)
Sarah Bierut
I’ve received support from Flora since we first found out I was pregnant, through the birth, and now as my firstborn moves into toddlerhood. From the very beginning, she’s been there with not just a listening ear, but really practical and grounded guidance through each stage. I feel so lucky to have her on our team. I genuinely trust that she’ll have insight and support for whatever bumps come up on this parenting journey.
Thanks Sarah. Such an honor to be a part of your parenting journey. 🫶🏼❤️
Nicole McChesney
Flora and going through this program has been a major help to me in improving my relationship with my kids while staying firm in boundaries but kind. I’ve read all the books, listened to all the podcasts but what I needed was one-on-one coaching and group coaching to share concerns and ideas about parenting. It has been so helpful to meet with Flora weekly to walk her through my challenges and for her to help with real examples that I just wasn’t getting from all the online articles I was reading. The self-paced program helped me to ingrain all the information as well as meeting in the online group to spin ideas and examples with other parents. I highly recommend Flora’s program to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by parenting and having a hard time being consistent on boundaries. Flora is so positive and a wealth of knowledge!
Thank you 🙏 Such an honor to be a part of your journey.
Jana Duty
Flora helped us navigate our toddlers big emotions and gave us tools and steps to take to help her during difficult moments. We have seen huge improvements with our little girl and would recommend Flora to anyone looking for guidance with their kiddos!
Thank you so much Jana. It was a JOY to support your family and get to know you!:) -Flora
Megan Sessions
Before working with Flora, I listened to her podcast episodes and what she said really resonated with me. I, then, started following her on instagram and finally decided to work with her 1:1. I was so frustrated as a parent and I just wanted a better way. I like that she focuses on being firm AND kind at the same time and creating better connections with your child. After my 1:1 time with her was finished, she suggested that I join her weekly group calls. I'm not a big fan of group calls but what I didn't realize is that so many others are going through the same thing & we're all just trying to figure this out! If you're frustrated with your parenting, work with Flora! She has an amazing wealth of knowledge & gives you tools to work through the struggles. I'm so thankful I took the time to do this for me & my family!
Thanks so much Megan! 🙏
Katie Abney
Flora is truly incredible! HIGHLY recommend!! Her warm presence puts you immediately as ease. The skills and knowledge we have gained are invaluable. We have seen huge changes in our 3 yr old daughter in response to our implementation of the parenting strategies we have learned. It’s been a game changer and we are forever grateful to Flora for helping our family!!
Thank u Katie:)
Rachel Lensing
My experience with Flora has been incredible. She is caring and kind. I appreciate that she does not judge but uplifts as I work on becoming a better momma. Being a momma to two toddlers is exhausting but rewarding! My husband and I have appreciated her knowledge as we figure out bedtime routines, how to better handle tantrums and the list goes on. We are so thankful to have found Flora!! You will wish you had started sooner- reach out to her soon!
Such a pleasure to know you and your amazing family - that supports our community.:)
Suzanne Van Velson
I am incredibly grateful to Flora! Thanks to her guidance, I’ve developed a deeper connection with my kids, gained the confidence to navigate every situation with both kindness and firmness, and our daily routines are more seamless than ever. My children now feel empowered, wise, and truly wonderful. The Sustainable Parenting strategies have been both practical and transformative for our family.
Such a privilege to get to know u and your amazing family, Suzanne. 🙏❤️
Lauren Hill
Working with Flora changed our family life 180 degrees! She is amazing! My husband and I needed help getting control of our family! Our kids were running our life, not listening to us, and we were at a loss of how to change things. We worked with Flora and her coaching gave us tools to be better parents and change some unhelpful patterns we had gotten used to. We learned how to communicate with these tiny humans, had strategies to deal with the meltdowns, and we were consistent with our approach. The fighting and meltdowns decreased significantly just after a few weeks, and a year later, we are still effectively using these strategies to navigate parenting our young kiddos. I HIGHLY recommend any parent, struggling or not, to work with Flora.
Thanks so much Lauren. I so appreciate you sharing this - and it's been an honor to work with you and support your family.:)
Ashley Livers
Flora is a magician! Not really, but sometimes she gives us these little breadcrumbs that lead to expansive knowledge that is life-changing. Throughout our process together, my husband and I have learned to navigate what feels like the most difficult stages of development with our toddler and our teenager, simultaneously. We have also learned communication skills to support each other in ways that are congruent to our true selves. We recommend Flora to anyone who is looking for strategies in becoming a more confident parent, but also to people who just might need support along the parenting journey, in general.
Thank you so much Ashley. Such an honor to get to know your amazing family :)
Lindsay Beck
Flora is a wealth of information when it comes to raising those wildlings of ours. She has practical, when-rubber-hits-the-road kind of advice and also a really lovely parenting philosophy that is thoughtful and realistic. From the book recommendations, to the materials she has created and curated, to the coaching sessions themselves, her program really nails it.
Thanks so much Lindsay. So honored to be a part of your amazing family’s journey. 🫶🏼
Stephanie Bulluss
Flora has been such a help and asset to our family. She gave us tools and skills that ensured our confidence in parenting in a way that didn’t leave us second guessing ourselves. It has truly changed our family dynamic for the better and created a shared language for my spouse and I. We are finally on the same page and it feels great! We all finally feel connected and we are no longer trapped in a cycle of extremes.
Thank u for sharing. 🙏 so honored to get to know ur awesome family. And especially awesome to see u and ur husband attend each session together. ❤️
Danielle Brescia
Flora was so wonderful and extremely helpful with our daughter. Teaching us tools to help navigate her emotions. Flora was incredible easy to talk to and we are beyond thankful we had the chance to work with her!
Thank you so much Danielle :) 🙏. It was an honor to get to know you and your family. :)
Becca G
My experience with Flora has been incredible. Her guidance and support has been so valuable and she has equipped us with the tools to better our family and provide a loving environment for our children, while setting necessary boundaries. I cannot say enough about the positive impact she has had on our family!
I’m so proud of your amazing growth. ❤️
Justin Kane
Flora is our parenting coach and has been sooooo helpful! Highly highly recommend! ! Most recently, we had been having trouble our 6 year old falling asleep and waking up at night extremely emotionally upset. We did not know the best tools to help our son. Flora made time the next morning for 30 clarity call and provide some awesome tools for our child and parents. We were lost and desperate. In a week, with coaching from Flora we were able to get our son confident in sleeping alone. 3 days straight of him sleeping through night is HUGE win for our family. Again highly highly recommend Flora!
Thanks Justin! Such a joy to know your family. 🙏
Ellie Van Dyke
Where do I even begin... Flora was a GAME CHANGER for our family. When we signed up for Flora's Sustainable parenting class, we had just become a family of five, welcoming in our third son who, at the time was barely 6-weeks-old. Bedtime was out of control and our 5 and 3 year olds were struggling with sleep. After working with Flora, we were able to get our kids on a a regular bed time and my husband and I were finally able to get our nights together back! We highly recommend Flora for ANY of your parenting struggles.
Thanks so much for your kids words, Ellie. It’s an honor to be a part of your family’s journey:)
Ashley Rowell
Flora has helped our family tremendously. We started her program back in January 2021. Our kids were 3 and 5 at that time. Though our kids needs have continued to change and grow, we feel much more equipped to handle the challenges they throw at us thanks to the tools Flora has taught us. The community aspect of the program has been so phenomenal. I now find that the tools I’ve learned have even helped me as our kids are developing close friendships. Dealing with issues that come up, even with other people’s kids, is so much less intimidating than it once was. Thank you, Flora, for helping us also learn how to manage ourselves so we can be the parents we want to be.
Thank you so much Ashley. Such an honor to get to know your wonderful family, and see you grow as an even MORE amazing mama!
Valeska von Szadkowski
Floras podcasts, video and tools she has been putting out have been such a help for our family. Her calm parenting strategies are simple and work instantly. We have little post it reminders all over to stay on track during these moments, when we are trying to “keeping our rope short” . It helps keeping our 5 year old safe and on track and there are so many different options to try from. 5 stars to Flora from us!! Can t wait till the next podcast episode comes out 💕 valeska
Thank you so much Valeska :) 🙏I’m honored to know you and appreciate your loyal listening to the podcast!
Ciara Gavlak
The most asked question I get when I took parenting classes with Flora was, is it worth it? In the beginning I was asking the same questions, I was scared I wouldn’t follow through with the classes, spend the money on something like this instead of something else for my family. Truth be told, Flora helps you every step of the way to success. I wasn’t alone in this! The money we spent on the classes were FOR our family, To become better. It wasn’t just our 2 year old son who needed to learn a few things, it was us as parents! It wasn’t our sons fault, we didn’t know how to react to his many emotions and feelings. He now is 3 years old, he goes to bed when told, cleans his room, eats all his meals, less temper tantrums if any, and teaching his baby sister all the good habits! If we wouldn’t have taken the classes then the days would look much different. So spend the money on your family, transition into a better parent, better spouse, have a happier life without the guilt of doing things wrong. Regardless you are doing the best you can do! Flora just gives you the extra little push you need and is by your side the whole way. She’s there for you and I’m forever grateful for her💜
Thank you SO much Ciara!
K N
Flora was a godsend to our family and helping us align our parenting methods and expectations. A few simple techniques made such a big impact and our family feels so much lighter. Everyone is happier and functioning better together which we are very grateful for as the teenage years are approaching.
Thank you so much Katie :) 🙏. It was an honor to get to know you and your family. :)
Abby
Flora has changed my whole perspective on parenting. She is so kind, patient , and helpful. Our home environment is so much calmer and happier and I'm not mentally or emotionally drained by the end of the day anymore. I'm happier as a mom and my kids are more at peace with the structure and consistency that comes with the tools flora teaches.
Thanks so much! It’s an honor to support you. :)
Annie Campanile
Flora is my go-to resource for parenting young children! I’ve recommended her to several friends and clients who wanted support through coaching sessions, and the Sustainable Parenting podcast has been a godsend to parents who want practical advice “on the go” from someone who truly understands what it’s like to care deeply about nurturing your children while maintaining healthy parent-child boundaries.
Thanks so much Annie!
Corrine Wang
Flora’s strategies and ways of connecting and talking with the kids have really helped in changing the tone of our household from yelling and threats to more peace and joy. Her suggestions in challenging moments with the kids have been so helpful to change our model of parenting to more positivity while still having clear boundaries. Thank you Flora!
Thank you so much Corrine. Such an honor to know you and your family. :)
Piper Kmetz
Flora really helped our family tweak a few things so we could all function as our better selves during family interactions, not just the good ones but the difficult ones too. Flora helped up step outside our parenting roles to see what was going on from more of a birdseye perspective. This helped change our attitudes towards certain situations and helped us regulate ourselves so we could better regulate our spirited child. The weekly group sessions helped bring our issues down-to-earth as we realized we weren’t the only parents struggling with similar parenting / child challenges. While we still aren’t perfect as human beings in our parenting, we are a heck of a lot more calm, collected and satisfied as a family overall. Also, I have the skills to look at a frustrating parenting situation and think, “what could I do next time to get a different outcome” and I make a proactive plan to prevent negative cycles of interaction from occurring. I would recommend taking this class!
Thank you! Such an honor to get to know you and Joe. :) 🫶🏼🙏
Allison Wynhoff Olsen
Flora is our parenting coach; highly recommend how she thinks about nurturing whole families as we build up our strategies and help our kids. She is a licensed, experienced counselor and experienced parenting coach (and mom of two). I think you will appreciate her in your life!
Thanks so much Allison. It's an honor to support your family, and see your progress.:)
Hilary Torn
Flora is amazing! Anybody who is serious about being the best parent they can will want Flora’s tools in their arsenal. I parent so much calmer and without the guilt due to her program. I can’t recommend it enough!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! ❤️
Alice Rochette
I have been working with Flora for the past 3-4 months and oh my goodness, the transformation in our household has been incredible. I have two girls ages 4 and 2 who like to sync their temper tantrums and would never let me go pee by myself. Now 4 months later I am not only going to the bathroom by myself, but the energy in the household is so much calmer. We enjoy our time together so much more and I feel so much more peace. We have established routines, the girls enjoy helping me with household work, bedtime takes 30mins of cuddles and reading books and then they sleep through the night. Honestly wish we had started working with her sooner! We couldn't be more grateful for Flora's support and encouragement.
Thanks so much Alice. What a joy to work with u:)
Steph Smith
If you are on the fence if Flora's course is worth it. Run, do not walk. She's like your best friend-meets-mom who has all the best advice, with no judgements and will help you navigate the tumultuous waters of toddlerdom and beyond. She will help guide you to being the happy parent you dreamed of being, and one your kids will appreciate too. Practical help that actual works! Can not recommend enough!
Thanks so much Steph! 🫶🏼
Abby Bennett
Flora is such an amazing person to work with! She always has good advice and tips on how to handle difficult situations as they arise. You can tell she really cares about her clients and wants them to succeed! Thank you for everything Flora!
Thanks so much. You are such an amazing person too!
Carina Montoya
Flora is so knowledgeable and loves helping families. The tools she provides makes it so easy to make huge positive changes. Any parent would benefit from her program. It’s incredible!
Thanks so much, Carina. 🫶🏼
Victoria Rosenberger
This has been an amazing journey thus far for our family of four! We have an almost three year old and we started having behavior concerns around two. Just some growing pains as new parents and didn’t know where to go for help. We knew what we were doing wasn’t working. I got a referral from a friend on Flora’s course. We now have amble tools in our tool belt. Our days go much smoother than before. We had to learn to regulate ourselves before responding to any sad behavior. So worth the effort and time. If you find yourself on the struggle bus in a cycle of flight or flight this course will help.
Thank you Victoria. It’s been a joy to be alongside you and John and see you giggle and be such a beautiful team. :)
Adelaide Allen
Flora has really helped transform the climate in our family. I definitely yell 100% less and the words I do use are much more effective. I feel much better about the relationship I have with my son!
Thanks so much. :) honored to support you. :)
Sean Hill
My wife and I were about ready to throw in the towel trying to get our kids to do anything. Getting ready for bed and getting out the door for school in the morning was turning into a nightmare. Luckily, Flora came along. After one week, we were trying some of the tools that Flora showed us and they worked. All of a sudden, mornings and bedtime were going a hundred times better. I can't recommend Flora enough.
Thanks Sean! Such an honor to support u:)
Rachel H
Flora's class and coaching have been such an asset for our family. The mindset shifts and tools have helped us when we didn't know what else to do. We knew we wanted to parent differently, but we didn't have the support and tools before this class. The coaching was another integral part of the support we needed to do better and work together as partners to parent our children. We all need to know that we're not alone as we seek to do the best we can to parent our children! I think back to her trainings daily in my mind and love that we have access to go back and review things that we forget. Thank you, Flora!!
Thanks so much Rachel. It’s been an honor to support you and your wonderful family. :)
Allen Fremier
Working with Flora has helped me as a father to better understand the source of my children's resistance, and has given me tools I have used to nudge them to a better state of cooperation. The challenges are more manageable now.
Thank you so much Allen. Such an honor to know your family. :)
Lenya Vander Weit
Flora's coaching with Sustainable Parenting has helped me to be more proactive rather than reactive as a parent. Simple tweaks over time can help over the long term to lessen the struggle and gain a new perspective.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Abby Rokosch
Flora has changed my life as a mom!! I went from having daily struggles switching from yelling to giving in (because I felt guilty for yelling) to understanding how changing my behavior actually changes my kiddos behavior. I now have a tool for almost every behavior….and if I use them…they work!
👏👏You really committed yourself to change and made👏It👏Happen! So proud of you. :)
Jerimiah Reece
Her examples and instruction definitely helped me with how I relate to my children, how I understand their needs, and provided me with better mechanisms to react to the kids when they are upset, whining, or don't want to do what I wish them to do. My kids are wonderfully behaved - but every now and again someone doesn't want to listen. Understanding why and how to deal with those scenarios can help you be a less stressed out parent! Flora came recommended to me by several professionals in the Bozeman, MT area. She's a bright and cheery person and you can tell she wants parents to find meaningful ways to connect to their children to encourage proper behavior - without the parent losing control (emotionally or parentally). Highly recommend any and every parent take one of her classes. You'll learn that yelling and screaming work against you - not for you. Especially if you want your children to trust you and be open with you.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Julia Kocubinski
I’ve been working with Flora off and on for about 5 years and have always had great success. I’ve done it all, from her transformation program, to one on one coaching, to small group class, and most recently, her positive discipline workshop. Whenever something new pops up in our parenting journey, Flora is there with support and resources to help us navigate our challenges, without any guilt or shame. I highly recommend working with Sustainable Parenting. It is an amazing community and support system that we will continue to turn to when our next challenge arrives!
Thank you Julia! It's an honor to be a part of your parenting journey.:)
Marissa Valone
Flora is AMAZING! She has helped my husband and I navigate a very tough stage we were going through with our three year old. She helped us better understand his needs and how to help home manage his big emotions💓 Flora is just as knowledgeable as she is kind. She makes you feel very comfortable and not alone. HIGHLY recommend Flora for any of your parenting needs!
Thank you so much. :)
Caitlin Brandl
After attending Flora’s 6-week parenting workshop, I feel more empowered and less overwhelmed as a mom. I often felt like I was continually swimming and on the verge of drowning with difficult parenting moments-- saying things to my children that were not rooted in what I believe or know to be helpful or effective. Her guidance and support with learning actionable steps to start practicing right away has helped me feel like there’s a life raft. Having a space to look at what’s going on, identify the issues and options, and make a game plan that aligns with my values. Flora has really warm, positive energy and she’s easy to work with. I appreciate the personal stories she shares about her own struggles in parenting – it helps create a safe, shame-free space.
Thank you Caitlin! It's an honor to be a part of your parenting journey.:)
Angie Matsen
As a speech-language pathologist with 28 years of experience and owner of Foundation Therapy Services in Bozeman, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Flora and referring families to her parenting support services. She provides thoughtful, practical guidance for parents of children with additional needs, especially around emotional regulation and behavior. Families consistently share how helpful and empowering her approach is. I highly recommend Flora to parents looking for compassionate, knowledgeable support.🙂
Thank you so much Angie! I so appreciate the way we have been able to partner, to serve many families in a wrap-around way. 🫶🏼
Rachael Reimanis
Flora was a game-changer for our family. We initially sought help for our 4-year-old's sleep, but the most valuable outcome was learning to be a unified team as parents. Before, my husband and I were frustrated and inconsistent. Flora was incredible at getting us on the same page. She didn't just give us a plan; she empowered us to communicate and create a consistent method we both believed in. Her compassionate and practical guidance led to immediate results and a much more peaceful home. We highly recommend her to any parents who need help working together as a team!
Thanks so much Rachael. That is the best possible outcome of all!!
Lucia Ortega Toledo
The six-week Positive Discipline Parenting Workshop has been incredibly helpful for developing and practicing new langauge and parenting skills. The intimacy and safety created in the room, combined with brainstorming solutions for specific challenges, has made it much easier to integrate the tools provided. I particularly value the opportunity to listen to other parents' experiences and engage in role-playing. Because these sessions are so participatory, the material feels grounded and is much easier to learn than simply listening to information. Thanks Flora for the incredible care and impact you have in our community! I would also recommend to listen to her Sustainable Parenting podcast and articles in Montana Parent Magazine
Thank you What an honor to know u.
Rachael Scot
As both a therapist and a mom, I deeply appreciate Flora’s practical and grounded approach to parenting. She offers strategies that are realistic, compassionate, and truly sustainable for families. I’ve seen firsthand how much her work helps—several of my clients have gained valuable tools and insights from her podcast and coaching program. Flora has a gift for blending warmth, clarity, and guidance, making her a trusted voice for parents navigating real-life challenges.
Thanks so much Rachel. That means the world to me.
Sheryl P.
I love and highly recommend Flora’s workshops. I always feel encouraged and empowered after attending. The wisdom she shares is simple to remember and implement and it makes so much sense but it’s also not necessarily common knowledge which makes the coaching so valuable. I also appreciate how affordable her workshops are and how easy it is to get on a zoom meeting or listen to a podcast. I’ve had so much success with using the tips I’ve learned. In addition, Flora is a great teacher. She’s so relatable and fun and her content is well organized. She’s very responsive and over all is an excellent coach. She has supported me in my parenting journey through her workshops, podcast, support groups etc. I really appreciate her work and how she’s making parenting feel less lonely and all the challenges feel less overwhelming. Sustainable parenting is such a gem.
Thank you so much Sheryl! It is an honor to know you and be a part of your parenting journey.
Karen Winter
Flora is a rare gem in the parenting world. Her approach blends kindness and firm boundaries in a way that feels both compassionate and effective. As a Certified Toddler/Preschool Sleep Coach myself, I truly admire how she helps parents set loving limits while still honoring their child’s emotions, something I value deeply in my own work as well. She has such a gift for phrasing things in a way that resonates, helping parents feel both confident and connected. Whether through her coaching or her podcast, Flora provides real, actionable tools that make family life calmer and more joyful. I can’t recommend her enough!
Thanks so much Karen!
Marley McKenna
Flora is so kind and thoughtful. Her approach to parenting is honestly liberating. Loving and compassionate AND clear boundaries for ourselves and our kiddo. Instead of feeling like there was some complicated system we were somehow missing or supposed to follow, the advice we got over the four months of seeing Flora was always both intuitive and enlightening with so much practical advice that was natural to implement. Parenthood has become more fun, relaxed and connected. We appreciate you Flora!
Thank you so much Marley. Such an honor to know your amazing family.
Shani Smith
The parenting tools we have learned from Flora have completely changed how we interact with our children in the best possible way. We were out of ideas, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and defeated. As we’ve implemented Flora’s strategies, over time we are seeing a big change in our strong-willed children and in our overall mental health. We now have the tools to parent calmly and confidently while helping our children develop life skills in problem solving, communication, and emotional intelligence and appropriate expression. Flora is an amazing partner on this journey and is encouraging, supporting, and cheering for us as we grow! She truly "gets it," sharing parenting tools that have worked with her own children. I wish everyone I know with kids could have the opportunity to work with her. It has truly transformed the dynamic in our home. Absolutely worth the investment.
Thank you Shani. It is an honor to support your family. :)
Chelsea Shamis
If you have any parenting questions or struggles with any age child, you need Flora in your life! I’ve taken so many parenting classes and nothing compares to how Flora organizes her parenting strategies. You will see results nearly immediately. She uses an approach that feels good to both the kids and the parents by working to be kind and firm, something every human needs. Plus, these are skills that will improve all your relationships in life.
Thank u so much Chelsea! ❤️🫶🏼❤️
Joe Livers
When my wife and I first started sessions with Flora, I have to admit I was skeptical about the need for them and what I thought we would get out of them. As we have talked about our experiences and the challenges that we face in raising our kids, I have become grateful for the forum that Flora provides and what I get out of it. Such a big part of the challenges related to raising kids is communicating, and having the safe space to sit with Flora and talk through recent situations has helped me immensely. Often my partner and I might view the same issue slightly differently and not realize it, but then it comes out in a session and we are able to discuss it and talk about working through it openly. This not only leads to us being on the same page in working with our kids, but also facilitates improved communication outside of the sessions. I also very much appreciate the tools that Flora has coached me through using. My natural tendency when my children are upset or disappointed has always been to try and fix it for them, often to a fault. Working with Flora has provided me with some real time, easy to remember strategies that have helped me focus on not fixing everything and building that emotional problem solving in my children. I would recommend Flora to just about anyone who is open to continuing to improve in their relationship with their children, as working with her has helped me a lot.
Thanks so much Joe. I so appreciate you sharing from a Dad's perspective, and it's been an honor to work with you and support your family.:)
Sarah Bierut
I’ve received support from Flora since we first found out I was pregnant, through the birth, and now as my firstborn moves into toddlerhood. From the very beginning, she’s been there with not just a listening ear, but really practical and grounded guidance through each stage. I feel so lucky to have her on our team. I genuinely trust that she’ll have insight and support for whatever bumps come up on this parenting journey.
Thanks Sarah. Such an honor to be a part of your parenting journey. 🫶🏼❤️
Nicole McChesney
Flora and going through this program has been a major help to me in improving my relationship with my kids while staying firm in boundaries but kind. I’ve read all the books, listened to all the podcasts but what I needed was one-on-one coaching and group coaching to share concerns and ideas about parenting. It has been so helpful to meet with Flora weekly to walk her through my challenges and for her to help with real examples that I just wasn’t getting from all the online articles I was reading. The self-paced program helped me to ingrain all the information as well as meeting in the online group to spin ideas and examples with other parents. I highly recommend Flora’s program to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by parenting and having a hard time being consistent on boundaries. Flora is so positive and a wealth of knowledge!
Thank you 🙏 Such an honor to be a part of your journey.
Jana Duty
Flora helped us navigate our toddlers big emotions and gave us tools and steps to take to help her during difficult moments. We have seen huge improvements with our little girl and would recommend Flora to anyone looking for guidance with their kiddos!
Thank you so much Jana. It was a JOY to support your family and get to know you!:) -Flora
Megan Sessions
Before working with Flora, I listened to her podcast episodes and what she said really resonated with me. I, then, started following her on instagram and finally decided to work with her 1:1. I was so frustrated as a parent and I just wanted a better way. I like that she focuses on being firm AND kind at the same time and creating better connections with your child. After my 1:1 time with her was finished, she suggested that I join her weekly group calls. I'm not a big fan of group calls but what I didn't realize is that so many others are going through the same thing & we're all just trying to figure this out! If you're frustrated with your parenting, work with Flora! She has an amazing wealth of knowledge & gives you tools to work through the struggles. I'm so thankful I took the time to do this for me & my family!
Thanks so much Megan! 🙏
Katie Abney
Flora is truly incredible! HIGHLY recommend!! Her warm presence puts you immediately as ease. The skills and knowledge we have gained are invaluable. We have seen huge changes in our 3 yr old daughter in response to our implementation of the parenting strategies we have learned. It’s been a game changer and we are forever grateful to Flora for helping our family!!
Thank u Katie:)
Rachel Lensing
My experience with Flora has been incredible. She is caring and kind. I appreciate that she does not judge but uplifts as I work on becoming a better momma. Being a momma to two toddlers is exhausting but rewarding! My husband and I have appreciated her knowledge as we figure out bedtime routines, how to better handle tantrums and the list goes on. We are so thankful to have found Flora!! You will wish you had started sooner- reach out to her soon!
Such a pleasure to know you and your amazing family - that supports our community.:)
Suzanne Van Velson
I am incredibly grateful to Flora! Thanks to her guidance, I’ve developed a deeper connection with my kids, gained the confidence to navigate every situation with both kindness and firmness, and our daily routines are more seamless than ever. My children now feel empowered, wise, and truly wonderful. The Sustainable Parenting strategies have been both practical and transformative for our family.
Such a privilege to get to know u and your amazing family, Suzanne. 🙏❤️
Lauren Hill
Working with Flora changed our family life 180 degrees! She is amazing! My husband and I needed help getting control of our family! Our kids were running our life, not listening to us, and we were at a loss of how to change things. We worked with Flora and her coaching gave us tools to be better parents and change some unhelpful patterns we had gotten used to. We learned how to communicate with these tiny humans, had strategies to deal with the meltdowns, and we were consistent with our approach. The fighting and meltdowns decreased significantly just after a few weeks, and a year later, we are still effectively using these strategies to navigate parenting our young kiddos. I HIGHLY recommend any parent, struggling or not, to work with Flora.
Thanks so much Lauren. I so appreciate you sharing this - and it's been an honor to work with you and support your family.:)
Ashley Livers
Flora is a magician! Not really, but sometimes she gives us these little breadcrumbs that lead to expansive knowledge that is life-changing. Throughout our process together, my husband and I have learned to navigate what feels like the most difficult stages of development with our toddler and our teenager, simultaneously. We have also learned communication skills to support each other in ways that are congruent to our true selves. We recommend Flora to anyone who is looking for strategies in becoming a more confident parent, but also to people who just might need support along the parenting journey, in general.
Thank you so much Ashley. Such an honor to get to know your amazing family :)
Lindsay Beck
Flora is a wealth of information when it comes to raising those wildlings of ours. She has practical, when-rubber-hits-the-road kind of advice and also a really lovely parenting philosophy that is thoughtful and realistic. From the book recommendations, to the materials she has created and curated, to the coaching sessions themselves, her program really nails it.
Thanks so much Lindsay. So honored to be a part of your amazing family’s journey. 🫶🏼
Stephanie Bulluss
Flora has been such a help and asset to our family. She gave us tools and skills that ensured our confidence in parenting in a way that didn’t leave us second guessing ourselves. It has truly changed our family dynamic for the better and created a shared language for my spouse and I. We are finally on the same page and it feels great! We all finally feel connected and we are no longer trapped in a cycle of extremes.
Thank u for sharing. 🙏 so honored to get to know ur awesome family. And especially awesome to see u and ur husband attend each session together. ❤️
Danielle Brescia
Flora was so wonderful and extremely helpful with our daughter. Teaching us tools to help navigate her emotions. Flora was incredible easy to talk to and we are beyond thankful we had the chance to work with her!
Thank you so much Danielle :) 🙏. It was an honor to get to know you and your family. :)
Becca G
My experience with Flora has been incredible. Her guidance and support has been so valuable and she has equipped us with the tools to better our family and provide a loving environment for our children, while setting necessary boundaries. I cannot say enough about the positive impact she has had on our family!
I’m so proud of your amazing growth. ❤️
Justin Kane
Flora is our parenting coach and has been sooooo helpful! Highly highly recommend! ! Most recently, we had been having trouble our 6 year old falling asleep and waking up at night extremely emotionally upset. We did not know the best tools to help our son. Flora made time the next morning for 30 clarity call and provide some awesome tools for our child and parents. We were lost and desperate. In a week, with coaching from Flora we were able to get our son confident in sleeping alone. 3 days straight of him sleeping through night is HUGE win for our family. Again highly highly recommend Flora!
Thanks Justin! Such a joy to know your family. 🙏
Ellie Van Dyke
Where do I even begin... Flora was a GAME CHANGER for our family. When we signed up for Flora's Sustainable parenting class, we had just become a family of five, welcoming in our third son who, at the time was barely 6-weeks-old. Bedtime was out of control and our 5 and 3 year olds were struggling with sleep. After working with Flora, we were able to get our kids on a a regular bed time and my husband and I were finally able to get our nights together back! We highly recommend Flora for ANY of your parenting struggles.
Thanks so much for your kids words, Ellie. It’s an honor to be a part of your family’s journey:)
Ashley Rowell
Flora has helped our family tremendously. We started her program back in January 2021. Our kids were 3 and 5 at that time. Though our kids needs have continued to change and grow, we feel much more equipped to handle the challenges they throw at us thanks to the tools Flora has taught us. The community aspect of the program has been so phenomenal. I now find that the tools I’ve learned have even helped me as our kids are developing close friendships. Dealing with issues that come up, even with other people’s kids, is so much less intimidating than it once was. Thank you, Flora, for helping us also learn how to manage ourselves so we can be the parents we want to be.
Thank you so much Ashley. Such an honor to get to know your wonderful family, and see you grow as an even MORE amazing mama!
Valeska von Szadkowski
Floras podcasts, video and tools she has been putting out have been such a help for our family. Her calm parenting strategies are simple and work instantly. We have little post it reminders all over to stay on track during these moments, when we are trying to “keeping our rope short” . It helps keeping our 5 year old safe and on track and there are so many different options to try from. 5 stars to Flora from us!! Can t wait till the next podcast episode comes out 💕 valeska
Thank you so much Valeska :) 🙏I’m honored to know you and appreciate your loyal listening to the podcast!
Ciara Gavlak
The most asked question I get when I took parenting classes with Flora was, is it worth it? In the beginning I was asking the same questions, I was scared I wouldn’t follow through with the classes, spend the money on something like this instead of something else for my family. Truth be told, Flora helps you every step of the way to success. I wasn’t alone in this! The money we spent on the classes were FOR our family, To become better. It wasn’t just our 2 year old son who needed to learn a few things, it was us as parents! It wasn’t our sons fault, we didn’t know how to react to his many emotions and feelings. He now is 3 years old, he goes to bed when told, cleans his room, eats all his meals, less temper tantrums if any, and teaching his baby sister all the good habits! If we wouldn’t have taken the classes then the days would look much different. So spend the money on your family, transition into a better parent, better spouse, have a happier life without the guilt of doing things wrong. Regardless you are doing the best you can do! Flora just gives you the extra little push you need and is by your side the whole way. She’s there for you and I’m forever grateful for her💜
Thank you SO much Ciara!
K N
Flora was a godsend to our family and helping us align our parenting methods and expectations. A few simple techniques made such a big impact and our family feels so much lighter. Everyone is happier and functioning better together which we are very grateful for as the teenage years are approaching.
Thank you so much Katie :) 🙏. It was an honor to get to know you and your family. :)
Abby
Flora has changed my whole perspective on parenting. She is so kind, patient , and helpful. Our home environment is so much calmer and happier and I'm not mentally or emotionally drained by the end of the day anymore. I'm happier as a mom and my kids are more at peace with the structure and consistency that comes with the tools flora teaches.
Thanks so much! It’s an honor to support you. :)
Annie Campanile
Flora is my go-to resource for parenting young children! I’ve recommended her to several friends and clients who wanted support through coaching sessions, and the Sustainable Parenting podcast has been a godsend to parents who want practical advice “on the go” from someone who truly understands what it’s like to care deeply about nurturing your children while maintaining healthy parent-child boundaries.
Thanks so much Annie!
Corrine Wang
Flora’s strategies and ways of connecting and talking with the kids have really helped in changing the tone of our household from yelling and threats to more peace and joy. Her suggestions in challenging moments with the kids have been so helpful to change our model of parenting to more positivity while still having clear boundaries. Thank you Flora!
Thank you so much Corrine. Such an honor to know you and your family. :)
Piper Kmetz
Flora really helped our family tweak a few things so we could all function as our better selves during family interactions, not just the good ones but the difficult ones too. Flora helped up step outside our parenting roles to see what was going on from more of a birdseye perspective. This helped change our attitudes towards certain situations and helped us regulate ourselves so we could better regulate our spirited child. The weekly group sessions helped bring our issues down-to-earth as we realized we weren’t the only parents struggling with similar parenting / child challenges. While we still aren’t perfect as human beings in our parenting, we are a heck of a lot more calm, collected and satisfied as a family overall. Also, I have the skills to look at a frustrating parenting situation and think, “what could I do next time to get a different outcome” and I make a proactive plan to prevent negative cycles of interaction from occurring. I would recommend taking this class!
Thank you! Such an honor to get to know you and Joe. :) 🫶🏼🙏
Allison Wynhoff Olsen
Flora is our parenting coach; highly recommend how she thinks about nurturing whole families as we build up our strategies and help our kids. She is a licensed, experienced counselor and experienced parenting coach (and mom of two). I think you will appreciate her in your life!
Thanks so much Allison. It's an honor to support your family, and see your progress.:)
Hilary Torn
Flora is amazing! Anybody who is serious about being the best parent they can will want Flora’s tools in their arsenal. I parent so much calmer and without the guilt due to her program. I can’t recommend it enough!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! ❤️
Alice Rochette
I have been working with Flora for the past 3-4 months and oh my goodness, the transformation in our household has been incredible. I have two girls ages 4 and 2 who like to sync their temper tantrums and would never let me go pee by myself. Now 4 months later I am not only going to the bathroom by myself, but the energy in the household is so much calmer. We enjoy our time together so much more and I feel so much more peace. We have established routines, the girls enjoy helping me with household work, bedtime takes 30mins of cuddles and reading books and then they sleep through the night. Honestly wish we had started working with her sooner! We couldn't be more grateful for Flora's support and encouragement.
Thanks so much Alice. What a joy to work with u:)
Steph Smith
If you are on the fence if Flora's course is worth it. Run, do not walk. She's like your best friend-meets-mom who has all the best advice, with no judgements and will help you navigate the tumultuous waters of toddlerdom and beyond. She will help guide you to being the happy parent you dreamed of being, and one your kids will appreciate too. Practical help that actual works! Can not recommend enough!
Thanks so much Steph! 🫶🏼
Abby Bennett
Flora is such an amazing person to work with! She always has good advice and tips on how to handle difficult situations as they arise. You can tell she really cares about her clients and wants them to succeed! Thank you for everything Flora!
Thanks so much. You are such an amazing person too!
Carina Montoya
Flora is so knowledgeable and loves helping families. The tools she provides makes it so easy to make huge positive changes. Any parent would benefit from her program. It’s incredible!
Thanks so much, Carina. 🫶🏼
Victoria Rosenberger
This has been an amazing journey thus far for our family of four! We have an almost three year old and we started having behavior concerns around two. Just some growing pains as new parents and didn’t know where to go for help. We knew what we were doing wasn’t working. I got a referral from a friend on Flora’s course. We now have amble tools in our tool belt. Our days go much smoother than before. We had to learn to regulate ourselves before responding to any sad behavior. So worth the effort and time. If you find yourself on the struggle bus in a cycle of flight or flight this course will help.
Thank you Victoria. It’s been a joy to be alongside you and John and see you giggle and be such a beautiful team. :)
Adelaide Allen
Flora has really helped transform the climate in our family. I definitely yell 100% less and the words I do use are much more effective. I feel much better about the relationship I have with my son!
Thanks so much. :) honored to support you. :)
Sean Hill
My wife and I were about ready to throw in the towel trying to get our kids to do anything. Getting ready for bed and getting out the door for school in the morning was turning into a nightmare. Luckily, Flora came along. After one week, we were trying some of the tools that Flora showed us and they worked. All of a sudden, mornings and bedtime were going a hundred times better. I can't recommend Flora enough.
Thanks Sean! Such an honor to support u:)
Rachel H
Flora's class and coaching have been such an asset for our family. The mindset shifts and tools have helped us when we didn't know what else to do. We knew we wanted to parent differently, but we didn't have the support and tools before this class. The coaching was another integral part of the support we needed to do better and work together as partners to parent our children. We all need to know that we're not alone as we seek to do the best we can to parent our children! I think back to her trainings daily in my mind and love that we have access to go back and review things that we forget. Thank you, Flora!!
Thanks so much Rachel. It’s been an honor to support you and your wonderful family. :)
Allen Fremier
Working with Flora has helped me as a father to better understand the source of my children's resistance, and has given me tools I have used to nudge them to a better state of cooperation. The challenges are more manageable now.
Thank you so much Allen. Such an honor to know your family. :)
Lenya Vander Weit
Flora's coaching with Sustainable Parenting has helped me to be more proactive rather than reactive as a parent. Simple tweaks over time can help over the long term to lessen the struggle and gain a new perspective.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Abby Rokosch
Flora has changed my life as a mom!! I went from having daily struggles switching from yelling to giving in (because I felt guilty for yelling) to understanding how changing my behavior actually changes my kiddos behavior. I now have a tool for almost every behavior….and if I use them…they work!
👏👏You really committed yourself to change and made👏It👏Happen! So proud of you. :)
Jerimiah Reece
Her examples and instruction definitely helped me with how I relate to my children, how I understand their needs, and provided me with better mechanisms to react to the kids when they are upset, whining, or don't want to do what I wish them to do. My kids are wonderfully behaved - but every now and again someone doesn't want to listen. Understanding why and how to deal with those scenarios can help you be a less stressed out parent! Flora came recommended to me by several professionals in the Bozeman, MT area. She's a bright and cheery person and you can tell she wants parents to find meaningful ways to connect to their children to encourage proper behavior - without the parent losing control (emotionally or parentally). Highly recommend any and every parent take one of her classes. You'll learn that yelling and screaming work against you - not for you. Especially if you want your children to trust you and be open with you.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!