Support for parents. Growth for kids.

Big Feelings. Missing Shoes. And It's Only 7:30 AM.

Because Parenting Doesn't Come With a Pause Button.

Big feelings, busy mornings, missing shoes, and those moments when nothing goes according to plan. That's real life with kids. At Bella Coaching, we're here to make those moments a little easier with playful strategies and support for the whole family.

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Play is Serious Business!Moms Need Backup, Too!Real Kids. Real-Life Skills.Confidence Looks Good on Kids!

Real Life Doesn’t Always Look Like the Parenting Books

Big Feelings. Little Humans. Lots Going On.

One minute, everything’s fine. The next? Tears, frustration, worries, or feelings so big that words disappear.

Some kids wear their feelings on their sleeves. Others keep everything bottled up. And sometimes, even they aren’t sure what’s going on.

That’s Where Bella Coaching Comes In!

Through play-based coaching, creative activities, and real-life strategies, kids learn to understand their emotions, manage frustration, build confidence, and discover what works for them.

And parents? You’re part of the adventure, too, with practical tools, encouragement, and support that makes sense for your family.

Big feelings don’t have to run the whole show.

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Free Support for Right Now

In The Meantime, I’ve Got Something That Can Help.

Big Feelings SOS is free support for the moments that happen between coaching sessions, before you’re ready to book, or when you just need an idea right now.

Open it on your phone, choose what’s happening, and get a simple suggestion for what to say, what to try, and what may be going on underneath the behavior.

Think screen-time battles, bedtime resistance, sibling fights, leaving somewhere fun, “that’s not fair,” and the meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere.

No long guide to read. No app store. Just practical help for the moment you’re in.

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Ways to Work With Bella

Where Big Feelings Meet Big Possibilities.

Big feelings, big worries, or confidence that needs a little boost? That's our adventure!

Through play, creativity, and real-life strategies, Bella Coaching helps kids turn challenges into growing confidence, stronger skills, and big possibilities.

Coaching for Kids and Teens

Helping kids and teens build confidence, manage big feelings, improve focus, and tackle everyday challenges. Younger kids explore these skills through Superhero City, featuring hands-on games, magnetic storytelling, and sand tray adventures.

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Educational Therapy

Support for students who struggle with learning, attention, executive-function skills, homework, organization, or getting started. Sessions focus on practical strategies that can be used at school and at home.

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Daisy + Grace

Parenting happens. Grace Helps.

Big feelings, endless questions, and those parenting moments that leave you wondering, "Now what?!" Welcome to Daisy + Grace! A fun, supportive community where moms connect, share wins, and get personalized tools that fit their family. Every two weeks brings a fresh parenting theme, one tool for mom, one for her child, and plenty of time to actually put them to work. Real support. Real Connection. A little more grace for the parenting adventure.

From big feelings and everyday battles to communication challenges and raising confident kids, Daisy + Grace brings a little more support right to your phone.

No appointments. No worksheets. Just real-life parenting help, at your own pace.

COMING SOON

BRIEF Screening

Ever wonder what’s happening behind the homework battles, forgotten assignments, and constant reminders?

Sometimes it’s not about trying harder. It’s about understanding how your child’s brain manages everyday tasks.

The BRIEF Screening explores important executive-functioning skills, including attention to tasks, organization, working memory, flexible thinking, emotional regulation, and getting started.

Complete the screening online and receive a family-friendly report that helps make sense of the results, along with practical recommendations and next steps.

Less guessing. More understanding. A clearer path forward.

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How Bella works

Not Another Lecture. Not Another Worksheet.

Kids learn by moving, playing, practicing, and trying again. Every session is hands-on and built around your child’s strengths, so the tools have a better chance of working at home, at school, and with friends.

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For the first time, I felt like someone truly understood my child. Loretta helped us replace daily power struggles with practical strategies that fit our family.
Sarah, Bella Coaching parent

Because Home Should Feel Safer Than The Hard Moments Do.

I grew up without much parental support, and home was hard. I know what it feels like when the adults around you don’t quite understand what’s happening underneath the behavior, the emotions, or the overwhelm.

That experience is part of why Bella is built around practical support for both children and moms. Children deserve to feel understood, not labeled as difficult. Moms deserve tools that make sense in real life, not advice that sounds good on paper but falls apart in the middle of a meltdown, bedtime battle, or rough morning.

This work is about helping families understand what’s really going on, giving children better ways to handle big feelings, and helping home feel a little calmer, more connected, and more manageable.

Loretta Holmes, founder of Bella Coaching Services

Frequently asked questions

Questions Parents Ask Before Getting Started

Wondering what Bella looks like, who it’s for, or what happens next? Start here.

What ages does Bella Coaching support?

Bella works with children and teens ages 4–16, with support tailored to the child’s age, needs, and what’s actually happening at home or school.

Is this therapy?

Bella Coaching is not traditional therapy. Sessions are practical, play-based, and focused on building skills children and teens can use in everyday life.

Can parents get support too?

Yes. Parent support is a big part of Bella. Parents can get practical strategies for big feelings, routines, transitions, screen time, school stress, and the moments that keep repeating.

What happens in a discovery session?

We talk about what’s been hardest, what you’ve already tried, and what kind of support may fit best. It’s a chance to ask questions and figure out the next step without pressure.

Do you work online or in person?

Children are seen in person. Teens and parents may have in-person or online options depending on the service.

Does Bella Coaching take insurance?

No. Bella Coaching does not bill insurance. Because services fall under educational therapy, insurance isn’t used there. Fees are kept as reasonable as possible, and parents may use an HSA card for eligible services.

Every Child Has a Superpower. Let's Find Theirs!

Big feelings, big worries,, or confidence that needs a boost, Through play, creativity, and encouragement, Bella Coaching helps kids discover their strengths and shine in their own way.

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