Our Rooted Mission

At Cultivating Parenthood, our mission is to empower parents with the tools and strategies they need to navigate the challenges of raising children. We understand that being a parent is one of the most rewarding — and also one of the most difficult — experiences in life. That's why we're dedicated to helping parents cultivate more mindful and meaningful connections with their children by teaching evidence-based approaches to parenting.

As a leader in the field, we provide comprehensive solutions that positively transform virtually any parenting challenge. As experts in both behavior and sleep issues, we have a proven track record of teaching parents how to cultivate calm, curiosity, and compassion! Our services are designed to address all learning styles, budgets, parenting abilities, and time management concerns. This provides a multitude of options so parents can utilize as much or as little as they like.

Ashley McCollum, Cultivator-in-Chief

Meet Our Cultivator-in-Chief

Ashley is a passionate and experienced parent who holds a Master's degree in Psychology with a specialization in developmental psychology and neuropsychology. She has spent years working with children and families, both in clinical and educational settings, and has a deep understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of raising children. Drawing on the latest research in the fields of child psychology, attachment, and neuroscience, Ashley has developed a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to supporting parents. These methods are designed to help parents navigate the difficulties they face in areas such as meltdowns, sleep concerns, whining, aggression, crib transitions, picky eating, power struggles, night weaning, tantrums, separation anxiety, potty learning, transitions, sibling difficulties, parental preference, and more..

Our Promise

At Cultivating Parenthood, we believe that parenting is a journey of growth and discovery for parents and their children. We believe that every parent deserves the support, resources and tools they need to help their children thrive. Parents can expect to learn concrete evidence-based strategies for positive communication, emotion regulation, and behavior management. Our goal is to help parents cultivate a sense of curiosity, compassion, and calm in the face of difficult situations.

We understand that each family is unique and that no two children are the same. That's why we're committed to providing personalized support and guidance to help parents find the strategies that work best for them and their children.

Our Programs

Membership

Transform your family's life with the "Triggered to Transformation" membership group from Cultivating Parenthood. Get personalized advice from parenting experts, learn evidence-based strategies, and join our vibrant community of parents facing similar challenges. Don't navigate parenting alone - join now!

Workshops

Unleash the magic of parenthood! Watch our live or prerecorded workshops to discover valuable tools and techniques that will strengthen your bond with your child while setting clear boundaries and expectations around sleep and behavior.

1-on-1 Coaching

Work one-on-one with one of our experts to develop personalized strategies for navigating challenging moments with your child. Common weeds we help you pull: meltdowns, whining, aggression, picky eating, power struggles, tantrums, separation anxiety, potty learning, transitions, sibling difficulties, parental preference, and more.

Interview with Suncoast View

CEO and Pediatric Sleep & Behavioral Consultant, Ashley McCollum, sits down with ABC’s Suncoast View to discuss tips for your whole family to get better sleep.

Note: Cultivating Parenthood’s previous brand name was “The Sleepy Tot”