Hidden Gems: Meet Sarah R. Moore of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah R. Moore.

Hi Sarah, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
Shortly after having my daughter, her then-pediatrician asked me how sleep was going. Responding honestly, I told him sleep was still pretty rough (after all, my child was a newborn), but that holistically, she was getting plenty of sleep and we were happy. He looked me in the eye and responded, “That baby is manipulating you. Don’t ever pick her up when she cries. Let me know when you’re ready to get serious about parenting.”

Needless to say, we switched doctors immediately after that visit, but I also went home and started researching everything I could about raising children. Upon learning how important it is to be caring and responsive to children not only when they’re tiny but also as they get older, it became my mission to — indeed — get very “serious about parenting.” Now, from a heart-centered and evidence-based approach (they’re not in conflict with one another), I empower others who want to raise their children in a way that supports secure attachment, connection, and optimal child development.

I got serious to the point that I obtained multiple certifications, studied extensively with some of the most highly respected experts in the world, launched Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting (dandelion-seeds.com), wrote the book “Peaceful Discipline,” and became the Chairperson of the Board for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children. I’m now thankful that the first doctor gave me such bad advice because I was able to turn it around into a very positive calling and purpose.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Lacking role models and clear direction in this work, I had to forge my own path without much support, break unhealthy cycles, and figure out what I needed to succeed not only professionally, but also as a mother. It was also a huge shift to leave corporate America after many years and pursue certification and accreditation as a parenting coach. From that to writing my book, it’s all been one leap of faith after another, and sometimes, all that leaping is exhausting!

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Sarah R. Moore is the author of “Peaceful Discipline” and founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. Sarah is known for offering a balance of heart-centered and evidence-based support for parents in her accredited parent coaching program, What sets her apart from others is that, in a completely non-judgmental and supportive way, she can meet parents and professionals “where they are” — and empower them to lead more joyful lives.

A parent wrote this about her program: “Working with Sarah is the best investment I’ve ever made for me, for my family, and for my approach to life. Her kindness and authenticity will change your life for the better, too.”

Likewise, she received this feedback from a certified professional in the parenting field: “Working with Sarah R. Moore has been transformative for me… Her unparalleled expertise and coaching skills have not only deepened my understanding of effective strategies but have also empowered me to create meaningful and lasting change in the lives of the families I work with. I am grateful for her guidance and support as it has helped me empower parents with confidence.”

In addition to her parent coaching program, her book, online mini-courses, and webinars provide support to people globally, but with the warmth and accessibility of sitting down with a friend for a chat over coffee. Her goal all along has been “to help just one person,” which she has surely accomplished–she’s a true servant leader.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out.
Although it’s tempting to intellectualize (and over-think!) what you want to do, make your final choice about your niche with your heart — you’re going to want to love what you’re doing in order for it to “stick.”

Contact Info:

• Website: https://dandelion-seeds.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandelionseedspositiveliving/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandelionSeedsPositiveParenting/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DandelionSeedsPositiveParenting/featured
• Other: https://dandelion-seeds.com/positive-parenting/parent-coaching/

Image Credits
Liv Berger