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Raising children with Wonder, Not Worry

We don’t have to do it the way the world tells us to. I share how to raise children with curiosity, connection, and courage — outside the norm and far beyond the screen.

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About Claire

A trusted voice for 474,000+ parents and families
3M+ Monthly Reach

I never lost my curiosity. And I refuse to let my son lose his.

So we learn everywhere — on the road, in the woods, at kitchen tables and museum floors.
We choose presence over pressure. Wonder over worksheets. Real life over the “right” way.

I share our journey because maybe, deep down, you’re craving a different one too.

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What I’m Here to Help You Remember

Children learn best when they feel seen.
Parents lead best when they feel grounded.
Life opens up when we stop racing through it.

This isn’t about getting ahead — it’s about getting free. Free from expectations, from noise, from the pressure to parent someone else’s way.

My approach is rooted in presence, trust, and the belief that you already know what your family needs — you may just need the space to remember. If you’ve ever felt the pull to do life differently… welcome home.

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REDISCOVER WONDER

See childhood with fresh eyes again — slowing down enough to notice the magic in the moments you usually rush past.

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TRUST THEIR INSTINCTS

Build confidence in your own voice as a parent so you can lead from intuition instead of pressure or comparison.

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CREATE A FAMILY CULTURE THEY LOVE

Shape simple rhythms, traditions, and values that make your home feel uniquely yours.

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RAISE GROUNDED, CAPABLE KIDS

Support children who feel confident, curious, and alive — ready to explore their world with trust and ease.

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Every day, you have the chance to choose meaningful over normal.

I’m here to remind you of that.

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From: overwhelmed, doubting, disconnected

To: confident, connected, fully present

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How It Works: 3 Simple Steps

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    1. Follow the journey

     Watch what learning looks like when life comes first.

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    2. Say yes to what matters

    More nature, more creativity, more presence. Less pressure.

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    3. Build the childhood they deserve

    One experience, one story, one moment at a time.