If You Don’t Change How You Parent, Your Tween Will Change Without You
And change is not a bad thing—it’s just time to pivot.
Learn how to adjust, communicate, and build trust—without the constant pushback.
What Used to Work... Doesn’t Work Anymore
Your sweet, talkative kid is now giving you one-word answers, rolling their eyes, and arguing about everything.
You try reasoning with them. They push back.
You try enforcing rules. They test every single one.
You feel like you’re constantly reacting, but nothing is working.
This isn’t just a phase—it’s a developmental shift.
Your tween isn’t being difficult just to make your life hard. Their brain is literally growing to become more independent, more opinionated, and (yes!) more unpredictable.
Your job isn’t to fight this change—it’s to learn how to pivot with it.
Welcome to the corner of the internet where you are given real solutions to get through to your middle schooler 🎉
Hey, I'm Crystal!
Therapist and straight to the point parenting coach.
I help parents who have tried everything and still feel stuck stop the fights & start connecting.
I don’t sugarcoat things (unless it’s a cookie, of course😋). This work is challenging, emotionally charged, and full of twists and turns.
Palms starting to sweat? Good!
It’s also the most rewarding endeavor you’ll ever take on. #pinkypromise.
Your probably wondering why I am the right person to help you...
Well, I have a Master’s in Social Work and I specialize in Psychodynamic Therapy, which is just a super fancy way of saying I care about how your past has influenced your present.
I became a licensed therapist 10 years ago and since then, I’ve worked with over 185+ families to improve their relationships with their tweens & teens.
But beyond that number? I also understand where your tween is at.
I grew up in a home filled with trauma and conflict.
**Cue the bad mood, emo music, and rebellion (IYKYK)
After a ton of bad decisions, horrible experiences, I decided to get into therapy
And therapy changed my life.
I went from being stuck in a generational trauma cycle that I didn't even ask to be part of to breaking free—and now, I help parents do the same.
Here's what I believe: You deserve a strong relationship with your middle schooler. You deserve to feel like the parent you have always wanted to be & you deserve to stop feeling guilty for taking care of yourself.
And I can show you how to get there.
Ready to Improve Communication With Your Tween?
In the FREE training below, you'll learn how to:
✅ Stop power struggles before they start
✅ Get your tween to actually talk to you
✅ Set boundaries without constant pushback
✅ Build a relationship that lasts
Your tween is changing every single day—and you have two choices
❌ Keep using the same approach, hoping it eventually works.
✅ Learn how to pivot, adapt, and build a relationship that lasts
Let me show you how 👇
The Parenting Playbook
The ultimate ready-made playbook to help you navigate your middle schooler's behavior and build a lasting connection.
Bridge the communication gap between the childhood and teen years today!
Stop The Fight Toolbox
The battle-tested program for moms ready to de-escalate arguments, understand their middle schooler's behavior, and build a better relationship through conflict resolution.
Go from frustrated to fulfilled in your relationship.
Reconnect
A 6-month transformational program for parents who want to rebuild a healthy, positive relationship with their middle schooler using their own values & beliefs
This is for parents who are ready to stop walking on eggshells and start genuinely enjoying time with their tween!
Stories from Parents Who Are Enjoying Real Connection
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Thank you Crystal for your expertise!
Before working with Crystal, I felt like I was failing as a parent. Every conflict felt like proof that I wasn’t good enough. Now? I finally understand what’s in my control—and what’s not. I feel more confident, more relaxed, and more in tune with my child. This has been life-changing
~Paula Kempany
Definitely worth every penny to help yourself and your family.
Crystal provides insight, support, and compassion to parents struggling to connect with their tweens. She helps you see patterns in your behavior, understand your child, and even improve your relationship with your spouse. If you want to feel more calm, more connected, and more centered—Crystal is the coach for you.
~ Susan Miller
She gave me the tools to handle conflict with my teenager, and now we are closer than ever.
I'm not someone to really leave feedback or anything, but I had such a good experience with Crystal that I kind of feel I have to. She was amazing for me and my daughter. I'm going through a divorce and I didn't really realize how much that was affecting me or my son. But the anger and issues my ex and I have was making its way into all of my life--work, family, self--all of it. Crystal was able to help me manage my emotions better. She's really smart but also down to earth and caring. She gave me the tools to handle conflict with my teenager, and now we are closer than ever. Thanks again, Crystal!! ~ ~Stephanie Manhart
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Follow along on Instagram @CRYSTALTDOESTHERAPY for daily inspiration and tips on building a solid relationship with your middle schooler. When you follow, you’ll also get a peek into my personal life (HELLOOO fajitas, my precious goldendoodle, my hot husband, my obsession with fancy sparkling water and all things outdoors/nature!)
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