PRESENT
Intentional parenting when time is limited
A 4-week journey for busy parents to turn fleeting moments into meaningful connections, even when time is tight. ♥
JANUARY 2025
Your days are a relentless marathon of deadlines, meetings, school runs, and endless to-do lists.
By the time you’re home, you’re exhausted.
Interactions with your child feel transactional—
“Did you do your homework?”
“Time for bath.”
“Please clean up.”
Each day blends into the next, marked by quick instructions, occasional frustrations, and a growing sense that you’re missing something crucial— connection with your kids.
PRESENT is the gift you and your family deserve.
If you…
⫸ Work crazy hours and feel like you’re missing out on truly knowing your children
⫸ Find yourself constantly frustrated and arguing about homework, chores, and daily tasks
⫸ Feel like your interactions are more about management than genuine joy and connection
⫸ Worry that the current dynamic with your emotionally intense child is creating distance that will last into their teen years
⫸ Feel guilty about not having enough quality time, but unsure how to make the most of the limited time you do have
⫸ You’re exhausted by a strong-willed, deeply feeling child who seems to challenge every interaction
⫸ Want to learn easy, effective strategies that can change your relationship in just a few minutes a day
...then this is for you!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING THIS COACHING JOURNEY:
꩜ 4 GROUP GATHERINGS
We’ll gather 4 times in January for 60-90 minutes so you can learn the core tenants of how to have deeper, more meaningful connection without slowing down your busy life. Live sessions start at 9:00am PT on January 9, 16, 23 and 30. (A $1,000 value.)
꩜ PRIVATE COACHING
Each member of PRESENT gets a private, 60-90 minute coaching call with Melissa during the group container in order to go deeper into applying the wisdom to your unique family and specific circumstances. (A $750 value!)
꩜ LIVE Q&A SESSION
We’ll gather for a bonus session at 9:00am PT on February 6 for a round of hot seat coaching. Bring your questions and receive 1:1 support in this special event so you can ensure you walk away from PRESENT with tangible, implementable strategies that will help you and your kids have a deeper, conflict free relationship. (A $250 value.)
꩜ ADDITIONAL 1:1 SUPPORT
You’re welcome to roll your PRESENT investment into any 3 month, 1:1 coaching package in order to continue working through other parenting complexities you may want support with.
꩜ RECORDINGS AND TRANSCRIPTS
Everyone in PRESENT will receive audio and video recordings, as well as transcripts, of all group gatherings so you can relisten and reflect on all the juicy wisdom we’ll uncover.
You’ll also receive audio recordings and transcripts of your 1:1 calls through a private Dropbox. ($111 value)
꩜ LIFETIME ACCESS
꩜ EVEN MORE PRIVATE SUPPORT
Extra early bird gift: Sign up by December 22 and you’ll receive a bonus 30-minute personalized strategy session in order to kick-start your journey. (A $350 value.)
꩜ INCREDIBLE VALUE
MEET YOUR COACH
Melissa Schwartz helps Highly Sensitive People master their emotions, set healthy boundaries (within themselves and with others) and embrace their capacity for deep empathy.
She draws on both her extensive professional training and deep personal experience to support highly sensitive families on 6 continents. Melissa is an author, public speaker, transformational coach, co-founder of Leading Edge Parenting and an internationally respected expert in the field of Highly Sensitive Children. She is the co-author of “Authentic Parenting Power” and “Rico the Race Car”.
As three time host for The Shift Network’s “Sensitives, Intuitives and Empaths Summit”, Melissa has taught over 250,000 people how to reparent their inner highly sensitive child, to identify (and heal) their core wounds and why trauma may be more intense for sensitive people than others.
Melissa and her husband, step-daughter and highly sensitive animals (including their dog, Maggie, and flock of chickens) live in Southern California. She is a Stanford University alumna and a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
⫷ LOVE FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS ⫸
⫷ YOUR INVESTMENT ⫸
EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 9TH
Extra early bird gift: Sign up by December 22 and you’ll receive a bonus 30-minute personalized strategy session to kick-start your journey.
⫷ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ⫸
Q: I'm already so busy. How much time will this program really take?
A: PRESENT is designed for overwhelmed parents. You can join each week’s gathering live or watch back the recording in short chunks. Daily practices can be integrated into existing routines in as little as 3-5 minutes. PRESENT doesn’t add more to your plate—it makes your existing interactions more powerful and meaningful.
Q: What age range of children is this program for?
A: PRESENT is designed for parents of children at ANY stage of life – from toddlers to adult children. The connection strategies we’ll explore are universal and timeless. Whether you’re navigating tantrums with a 3-year-old, managing homework battles with a 10-year-old, weathering teenage emotional storms, or seeking to repair and deepen a relationship with an adult child, these principles apply.
Each relationship is unique, but the core communication skills we’ll develop transcend age:
- For parents of young children: Learn to lay a foundation of emotional safety and understanding
- For parents of school-age children: Transform daily friction into moments of genuine connection
- For parents of teenagers: Rebuild trust and create a communication bridge during challenging years
- For parents of adult children: Heal past patterns and create new, more authentic ways of relating
The techniques you’ll learn are about understanding human emotional dynamics, reading underlying needs, and creating meaningful interactions. These skills are adaptable, powerful, and will serve you throughout your entire parenting journey – no matter your child’s age.
Q: My child is extremely strong-willed. Will these strategies actually work for us?
A: PRESENT is specifically crafted for parents of emotionally intense, strong-willed children. You’ll learn techniques built on understanding the unique neurological and emotional landscape of highly sensitive and neurodiverse kids.
Q: What if I'm a co-parent, single parent, or have a non-traditional family structure?
A: The principles of connection transcend family structure. Melissa works with families with all types of constellations and the core communication and connection strategies are universal and can be adapted to any family dynamic.
Q: I've tried everything. How is this different from other parenting programs?
A: Unlike generic parenting advice, PRESENT focuses on micro-moments of connection. We’re not about massive overhauls or unrealistic expectations, but about transforming small interactions into powerful bonding opportunities. Melissa’s approach is science-backed, trauma-informed, and designed for real, messy family life.
Q: What if I fall behind in the program?
A: Life happens! PRESENT is designed for busy parents, with flexibility in mind. All content is yours to keep, and you’ll have lifetime access to the materials. Each module builds on the last, but they’re also standalone enough that you can catch up without feeling overwhelmed.
Q: My partner and I parent differently. Can we both benefit from this?
A: Absolutely. Many couples find that learning these techniques together creates a more unified, supportive parenting approach.
Q: Is this just another thing that will make me feel like I'm failing as a parent?
A: No. PRESENT is about empowerment, not perfection. Parenting is overwhelming, especially with emotionally intense children. By making a decision to join this program you are rising as a parent! Seeking out support is a giant step towards reinvigorating your confidence. PRESENT is a shame and guilt free experience.
Q: What kind of support is included?
A: You’ll receive group and personal support.
PRESENT includes:
- 4 weekly group gatherings ($1,000 value)
- A 60-90 minute 1:1 coaching session with Melissa ($750 value)
- Early bird participants get an extra 30-minute personalized strategy session to kick-start your journey. ($350 value)
- A live Q&A special event ($250 value)
- Audio and video recordings (and transcripts) of all group gatherings. ($111)
- Audio recording (and transcript) of your 1:1 calls (if you’d like. These are only accessible to you.)
- Lifetime access to all program materials ($444 value)