Does Any of This Sound Like You?
Most parents who work with Rachel experience these challenges with their sons
Emotional Outbursts
Your son overreacts to the smallest triggers, going from 0-60 without warning, and you're not sure how to help him regulate.
Cooperation Struggles
Your son refuses to cooperate, lies, or gets aggressive when he's upset, despite your best efforts to set clear boundaries.
Ignored Consequences
Your son doesn't seem to care about your rewards, consequences, or house rules, making discipline feel impossible.
Empathy Concerns
Your son lacks empathy, and you're wondering if he needs a diagnosis or if there's something you can do differently.
Exhausting Outbursts
You're tired of repeating yourself and being ignored or back-talked, leaving you feeling frustrated and ineffective.
Parenting Alone
You feel isolated because you and your partner aren't on the same page about how to handle your son's behavior.
​The Boy Mom Method™ Framework
A proven 4-step approach to transform your parenting and your relationship with your son
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Imagine This Life...
A Responsive, Cooperative Son
Your son meets expectations willingly, communicates clearly, and participates in family life without constant battles.
A Peaceful Home
Your home becomes a joyful, calm place where family members respect each other and conflicts are resolved peacefully.
Clear, Respected Boundaries
Your house rules are understood and followed, creating structure that helps everyone thrive.
Emotional Intelligence
Your son can handle his big feelings without fighting, lying, being aggressive, or running away.
Confident Parenting
You have effective tools to handle tough behaviors and feel secure in your approach even during challenges.
A Lifelong Bond
Your close relationship with your son is built on mutual respect and understanding that will last a lifetime.
Imagine This Life...
Imagine This Life...
"This program has given me the skills I needed (so very badly) to help strengthen my relationship with my twin boys and improve our connection immensely."
Melissa, mom of 9-year-old twins
Meet Rachel Sklar
"Teaching parents to catch curveballs is my specialty."
As a mom to three boys and a specialized parent coach, Rachel understands the unique challenges of raising boys in today's world. She brings years of experience coaching parents of kids who don't respond to traditional parenting approaches or fall neatly into a category.
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Rachel has spent countless hours training parents in seminars and workshops to shift their parenting approach to one that works for their unique son.
Professional Credentials:
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Certified Parent Coach through Seattle Pacific University's Parent Coaching Institute
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MSW from UC Berkeley, specializing in Children and Family Services
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Breakthrough Parenting credential
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Coach and educator for Jewish Children and Family Services
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What if my son has a diagnosis or needs one?This program is designed to give you the education and support you need to raise a boy with or without a diagnosis. Many of our members have neurodivergent boys with ADHD, PDA, OCD, Sensory processing disorder, and medium to high functioning autism. If you’re considering an assessment, I will help you decide if it’s the right choice and gather the information you need to make a successful and cost effective decision. Whether or not he has a diagnosis, you're guaranteed to get a tremendous amount of support. This is my specialty.
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What if my partner wants to participate?Amazing! Yes! Bring them on this journey with you. They can participate in all of it.
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Should I send my son to therapy or a psychiatrist instead?A very common question! I always say to "start with the parenting." If you see no change in your child's behavior after adjusting your approach with professional support from a parent coach, you'll know that a child-based intervention is appropriate. Don't jump to child-based intervention until you’ve received professional parent coaching to help you make changes at home. You'll save money and protect your son from the medicalization of boyhood by gathering important information about what works and what doesn’t.
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I'm torn between private sessions and this program. Any advice?Yes! Book a trial session and I'll help you decide based on your situation. While The Boy Mom Academy is a wonderful combination of education and coaching, it's not for everyone. If you want to try the program, you can always add add private coaching at a discounted members only rate.
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What are your credentials?I've been a parenting coach since 2010. I’m a Certified Parent Coach through Seattle Pacific University's Parent Coaching Institute. I hold an MSW from UC Berkeley, with a specialization in Children and Family Services. I have a Breakthrough Parenting credential and I’m a long time coach and educator for Jewish Children and Family Services. I also have 3 boys who didn't start as sweet as they are now.
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When are live sessions and what if I can’t make it?Weekly Live Q&A sessions are every Tuesday, 12pm - 1pm PST. They are recorded and sent the day of the event. The timing of our study hall sessions vary. If you would like to opt out of all live events and just access the content portal, let me know during our trial session, and we can customize your experience.
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Do you work with kids?I would love to observe your kids in your home for an added fee in the San Francisco Bay Area, but I don’t work with them. I teach you how to work with and influence them.
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What if I sign up for 3 months and want to continue?When your 3 months are finished, you will receive an email inviting you to continue the program for a full year of support. You can pay monthly or a reduced annual fee.
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Will I lose access to the materials when I’m done?No, you will have lifetime access to the program portal, which means that as long as I’m running The Boy Mom Academy, you will have access to everything inside. This is worth the price of the program alone and the reason I require a 3 month minimum commitment.
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How do I sign up?Schedule a trial coaching session! My full rate is $350 per hour and the trial session is only $97. This trial session is a chance for you to experience my parent coaching and learn my methods. We'll get to know each other and make sure you're a great fit for the program.
