Sally Kidder Davis, M.Ed. · Certified Parent Coach

Who I am

I am the sum of all my experiences which began in a small New England suburb. Like many, my upbringing was a mix of dysfunction and social consciousness. My family was touched by alcoholism; my friends fought and died in the Vietnam War. I started my professional journey working in a rural Head Start Program with families who, for me, embodied the essence of parenting. I watched them love and nurture their children despite the sacrifice, the worry, the unknown. They inspired me to seek out new ways to bring about positive change. I became a social worker and a community health educator so I could empower others to be advocates for themselves and their children, and to be activists in their communities. Sixteen years ago I became a parent when my husband and I adopted our first child. We now have three fabulous children; all adopted, ages 16, 13 and 12 whom we get to love and nurture every day. Our family has experienced adolescent depression, ADHD, dyslexia and Sensory Integration Disorder. I know what it means to be a parent in chaos – I also know that out of chaos comes order with a renewed strength and the opportunity for positive change.

What I believe

Our experiences define who we are. By discovering the sum of who we are we can begin to understand how our collective experiences influence our parenting. When we get stuck in old patterns and we can’t see the forest from the trees we are unable to imagine a hopeful future. By understanding the whole, living system we can begin the process of unlocking the doors to positive change. Every parent and family system has unique strengths. By amplifying those strengths we can build on past successes to bring hope to the future.

Parenting is an undervalued profession whose time has come. Our children are experiencing more mental health disorders than ever before. Our communities are fragmented and disconnected. The media is telling our kids their bedtime stories. Now more than ever we need to take back control and create more meaningful connections with our children.

There is no shortage of parenting information. We get it from television, magazines, books, videos and parenting classes. Even well meaning friends and relatives share their ideas on how to parent our children. How many times have parents said “I tried that but it didn’t work”? How do we as parents bridge the gap between what we are told will work and what really does work for our family? I believe we can do that best through a supportive one-on-one relationship with a parent coach.

What you can expect from our coaching experience

I will coach you with integrity and heart. I will listen intently to your stories and I will share mine. I will ask you questions that will surprise you and challenge you. I will make you laugh. I will be your strongest advocate; I will empower you to advocate for yourself and your children. I will help you discover your family’s strengths and open new doors for more meaningful relationships. I will help you gain more confidence as a parent. I will help you take the sum of all of your experiences and become the best possible parent you could be.

My credentials and experience

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Work and a Master’s degree in Community Health Education. In addition to being a Certified Parent Coach, I have been a university health educator, an executive director of two non-profit organizations, and a consultant for a large corporation. I am co-founder of Imagine Bainbridge, a grassroots organization that is advocating for more meaningful connections between youth and adults. My family and I live on an island in the Puget Sound where we share five acres with three cats and a bunny.

Contact Information

Sound Parent
P.O. Box 11272
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Contact us by phone at 206-855-9364

Email: sally@soundparent.com