Thelma empowers parents to feel confident in their parenting.
We make tools from child psychology and behavioral science more accessible and personalized, so families can get support that works.
What makes us different
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Highly skilled coaches
Our coaches have an advanced degree in early childhood education and extensive experience.
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Advice grounded in science
Benefit from tailored recommendations that are research-backed and practical.
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A focus on results
If you don’t feel more confident in handling challenges, get your money back.
Our coaches consistently deliver high quality guidance.
Getting evidence-based guidance doesn’t always have to involve therapists and expensive interventions. Carefully trained coaches have been shown to be able to effectively support many families’ challenges.
Each coach has years of experience working with kids.
Thelma invests in the backbone of our educational system - early childhood educators.
Our coaches beloved teachers, social workers, counselors and special educators who are adept at working with both young children, and their families.
Founders who get it
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Danny O'Rourke, PhD Psychology
Award winning child psychologist and dad of two, Danny has been practicing in Seattle and London for over 10 years with a focus on anxiety.
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Clara Valenstein
Mom of three and entrepreneur, Clara experienced the magic of parent coaching during the pandemic and claims “it’s the best money she’s spent”
Built on a family mission
Dedicated to a life supporting growing families
Thelma, born April 7, 1926 in Manhattan, earned a master's degree in education at Columbia University and was professionally involved in early childhood education. She developed some of the first training resources for child care workers and led child development workshops in inner cities and on reservations.
Thelma’s creativity, intellect and desire to support people from all walks of life serve as the inspiration for everything we do
And, she was an amazing grandma.
