Individual Parenting Coaching · Parent Smile & Grow
You're carrying too much.
And nobody ever taught you
how to put the bag down.
Coaching journeys for expat mums who already know the theory — but lose it when it really counts.
Discover the offers ↓You're raising kids abroad. You're managing the children, the logistics, often two or more languages, sometimes mostly on your own. You don't have the network you used to have. And in that tiredness — you lose your footing with your kids. Not because you're a bad mother. Because what you're carrying is real, and nobody ever told you that clearly enough.
Who I am
I'm Clio.
Parenting coach — and fellow expat.
I live and work in France, and I've been supporting Italian, French, and international mothers for over eight years. I created the Rooted Connection Method — an approach that starts from the inside, not from techniques.
Because the problem is almost never a lack of information. It's the gap between what you know and what you can actually access when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and the emotions take over.
I know this work from the inside — as a coach, and as a woman who had to learn to put the bag down herself.
The journeys
From a single session to a complete voyage — choose the step that matches where you are right now.
01 — Individual session
The Compass
One session. One knot. One direction.
This isn't a knowledge problem. It's a trigger problem. And that, we can work on.
In 60 minutes, we take that situation, look at it closely, and take it apart. I don't tell you what you should have done — I show you what's happening under the surface, and what you can do differently as early as tonight.
This is for you if: you have one specific knot to untangle right now. You're not looking for a long journey — you're looking for clarity. You want my eyes directly on your situation, not a generic answer.
What's included
- Pre-session questionnaire — so we arrive straight into the heart of it, no time wasted on context-setting
- 60 minutes of real work together on video call — unpacking the dynamic, reframing, concrete tools adapted to your situation
- The recording of the session, yours to keep
- Written follow-up email within 48 hours — the dynamics we uncovered and the 2–3 concrete steps to act on
- Voice check-in at 15 days — you send me a WhatsApp to tell me how things are going. I respond.
"I feel like an enormous weight has been lifted off me. Everything feels clearer and lighter. These sessions are the best investment I could have made."
— D., mother of twoLimited availability: 4 sessions per month maximum.
Available slots are weekday mornings. In a different timezone? Write to me — we'll find something that works.
02 — Audio coaching
The Postcard
My eyes on your situation. No Zoom, no calendars to coordinate.
You send me a voice note. I listen. I send you back a 10 to 15-minute coaching audio — specific to what you're living.
Not a generic response. Not a copy-paste answer. My eyes on your situation — that you can listen to in the kitchen, in the car, or with headphones after the kids are in bed.
This is for you if: the logistics of a video call is your real obstacle. Or you're already in the Club or have done The Compass with me, and you want to be able to reach me for the moments that can't wait.
How it works
- You send me a WhatsApp voice note of 5 to 7 minutes: the specific situation, what happened, what you felt
- I respond within 48 hours (weekdays) with a 10 to 15-minute coaching audio
- Up to 3 exchanges on the same situation, over 7 days, to go deeper
- All audios stay with you — to listen back whenever you need them
Available for mums who already know me — through the Club or The Compass.
03 — Complete journey
The Cruise
A journey in stages. You don't know exactly where it will take you — but you know you won't come back the same.
You don't need another book. You need someone to stay with you while you actually change.
The Cruise doesn't have a fixed curriculum. It has a route. We start from where you are, and we work layer by layer, until you no longer recognise the person who used to react that way. Not because you've become someone else — because you've found your way back to who you want to be.
This is for you if: you're raising children in a country that isn't yours, often in more than one language, often with less support than you need. You know the problem isn't your child. You want to understand what gets triggered in you. And you're ready to do the real work.
The stages of the journey
- Intake session: we map your starting point — your triggers, your resources, your specific goal. No generic programme.
- 6 individual sessions of 60 minutes — every 2 to 3 weeks, with flexibility on pace
- Follow-up email after each session — the dynamics we uncovered, the practical steps, what you've already built
- Access to Club resources selected for you — practical tools to support the work between sessions
- Closing group session — what has changed, where you're going, how not to go back
- Priority access to The Weekend Getaway — the monthly retainer to keep a thread with me after the cruise
"For the first time, I managed to say everything I feel as a mother, without being afraid of being judged. It was liberating, real, and deeply powerful."
"The next day, I tried to turn the situation into something playful while they were arguing. And you should have seen M's smile... his eyes... they were shining. It took so little."
— D., mother of two, The CruiseMaximum 3 active clients at a time — because this work requires real presence.
A short questionnaire will be sent to you. If the journey matches what you need, we'll have a conversation before we begin.
04 — Monthly retainer
The Weekend Getaway
So you're not left alone when real life tests what you've learned.
You haven't gone back to zero. But you need someone who already knows where you've come from, and who can put you back on track in 20 minutes.
This isn't starting over. It's the thread you keep after the voyage — for the moments when you know what you should do but can't find it alone. One session a month, plus a Postcard for what can't wait.
This is for you if: you've done The Cruise and want to keep a point of reference. Not every month will there be a crisis to solve — but knowing I'm there changes how you approach the week.
What's included
- 1 monthly session of 60 minutes — to take stock, bring new situations, celebrate the steps forward
- 1 Postcard included each month — for the things that happen between sessions
- No minimum commitment — stop whenever you want
You don't have to carry all of this alone.
If you're not sure where to start, The Compass is the right first step. One hour. One situation. One clear direction.
Book my Compass →Questions? Write to me: clio@parent-smileandgrow.com
