​Parenting feels heavier in today's world.
You juggle school pressure, mental health concerns, screen time, social media, and your own stress. You want to support your child, but you often feel:
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Exhausted from repeating yourself
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Frustrated by negotiations, shutdowns, or outbursts
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Worried about signs of anxiety, anger, or withdrawal
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Guilty when you react in ways you regret
You are not failing. You are under-supported.
Empathy Edge Parenting gives you clear tools to build emotional safety, trust-based discipline, and calmer communication at home.
Why I Coach Parents
I grew up in a home built on love. My parents raised us with presence, not pressure. Closeness, safety, and compassion shape our daily lives.
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When my family walked through deep loss, we stayed close. We held one another without pretending or performing. Connection carried us.
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I had a blueprint for emotional safety. Many parents never received one.
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They grew up in homes that used control, silence, or fear. Now they are raising children in a world that is louder, faster, and more emotionally demanding than anything their parents could have imagined.
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I coach parents because children need homes where feelings can be named, understood, and guided. I coach parents because emotional safety is the foundation of mental health. I coach parents because when you parent from peace instead of pain, your entire home shifts.
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This is the work that transforms families.
— Petergay de Souza
Parent Coach and Keynote Speaker
The Problems That Keep Parents Up at Night
Parents often come to me when they face one or more of the following:
Their child won't listen without yelling
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Small requests become power struggles
They want to break patterns they inherited
They want tools for today's world, not the world they grew up in
​They want connection but keep slipping into frustration
​Their child shows signs of stress, anxiety, or emotional overload
They fear their reactions already harmed the relationship
You are not alone. You need new tools for a new generation.
The Parenting Gap No One Prepared You For
You can't raise your children the way your parents raised you because they were preparing you for a world that no longer exists.
Today's children face digital exposure, heightened academic pressure, constant comparison, and emotional intensity at an early age. Traditional parenting tools no longer work.
Empathy Edge Parenting gives you evidence-based, connection-driven tools to raise emotionally healthy, deeply connected kids in today's world.
What Empathy Edge Parenting Is
Empathy Edge Parenting is a structured 7-week coaching program designed to help you:
Understand your child's emotions and behavior
Reduce yelling and emotional reactivity
Build trust-based communication
Set respectful, firm boundaries
Understand your child's emotions and behavior
Create a calmer, more connected family culture
This program gives you clarity, direction, and grounded support.
What It Is Not
To build trust, you deserve to know what I do not offer.
I do not shame parents.
I do not judge your history.
I do not label children as problems.
I do not push fear-based discipline.
I do not replace therapy or medical care.
I do not create pressure for perfection.
I help you build emotional safety through empathy, boundaries, and courageous leadership.
The Empathy Edge Parenting Framework
A clear 7-step pathway from chaos to connection.
Week 1: Your Parenting Story
We examine how you learned conflict, connection, and discipline. You identify patterns you want to keep and patterns you want to release.
Week 2: Your Child's Emotional World
You learn to read your child's stress signals, triggers, and emotional needs. You begin to see their behavior through a clearer lens.
Week 3: Calm Parent, Safe Child
You practice grounded regulation tools. You learn how your nervous system influences your child.
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Week 4: Communication That Builds Trust
We develop language that strengthens the relationship during conflict. You learn to respond instead of react.
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Week 5: Boundaries With Empathy
You create firm, respectful boundaries without shame or threats. You practice consistency with connection.
Week 6: Breaking Generational Patterns
We identify learned responses and replace them with intentional leadership. You learn repair skills that protect relationships.
Week 7: Your Family Vision and Daily Practice
You design a clear plan for emotional safety, routines, and connection that fits your home.
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What Happens When You Join
​Parents often fear coaching because they don't know what to expect. I remove the pressure with a simple, transparent process.
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Discovery Call
A 30-minute conversation to understand your goals and challenges. If the program isn't right for you, I tell you clearly.
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Welcome Packet
You complete a focused reflection on your child, your patterns, and your goals.
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Weekly Coaching Sessions
You meet with me once a week. Sessions are private, practical, and rooted in real-life scenarios.
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​Tools Between Sessions
You receive strategies, reflection questions, and communication tools to use immediately.
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Review and Plan
We evaluate your progress and create your next steps.
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Who This Program Serves Best
Empathy Edge Parenting is for parents who want:
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✓ Less yelling and more emotional stability
✓ A calmer home with fewer explosions
✓ Better communication and understanding
✓ Tools to support children with anxiety, anger, or overwhelm
✓ A stronger connection with their child
✓ A parenting approach that honors both boundaries and compassion
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This program is not for parents who want shortcuts or fear-based control. It is for parents who want to lead with courage and empathy.
The Future You Can Build
Imagine your home three months from now.
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You stay grounded instead of reacting.
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Your child feels safe talking to you.
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Your home feels predictable, warm, and connected.
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You understand each other instead of fighting each other.
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You feel proud of the parent you are becoming.
Take the Next Step
If you want a calmer home, deeper connection, and practical tools that create real change, Empathy Edge Parenting is ready for you.
Your child does not need a perfect parent.
Your child needs a grounded, growing one.
The Bold Steps: N.O.D. Framework
Name It
Step One
Speak your truth out loud. Give voice to the fear, the dream, the thing you've been avoiding. When you name it, you claim it.
Own It
Step Two
Take responsibility without shame. Acknowledge where you are, what got you here, and what you need. Ownership is power.
Do It Anyway
Step Three
Move before you're ready. Act even when you're afraid. Let imperfect action beat perfect planning. Momentum creates miracles.
Why Audiences Love This Keynote
Two Generations. One Powerful Message.
A mother’s wisdom and a daughter’s courage collide in a keynote that speaks to every age.
Universal Relevance.
Perfect for workplaces, schools, and communities that want to bridge the gap between generations and lead with empathy.
Emotional & Actionable
Audiences don’t just feel inspired — they leave ready to take their own bold steps.
Youth Empowerment Through Self-Expression
Empower young people to find their voice and lead with authenticity
Who We Serve
Corporate Employee Resource Groups
​your leadership team with insights on emotional intelligence and intergenerational collaboration.
Schools, Youth Conferences
& Parent Associations
Equip educators with tools to better connect with students and foster emotional growth.
Nonprofits, Faith,
& Community Events
Inspire families and youth groups to build stronger bonds and pursue bold dreams together.
Bring the Bold Steps Experience to Your Event
Ready to inspire courage and connection across generations?
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Invite Petergay & Zoraida to your next event.
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