After sharing some of my parenting struggles with friends, I continued to get the same response. ‘Do you know Oona? You should talk to Oona—she would have great guidance for you.’ After the fifth parent telling me this, I finally reached out to her and it couldn't have come soon enough. Her guidance, resources, and advice have been a strong anchor for me over the years. She is authentic, non-judgmental, and truly cares about the parents and kids she is helping. She will definitely be part of our team for years to come.

—Lindsay, mother of three

Oona Quotes.png — She’s been an important support for our family at various stages of the recovery process.

When we suspected my older one might have an eating disorder, it was a scary and confusing time. Oona helped us understand treatment options, what questions to ask, and how to talk with the school, extended family, and friends. She’s been an important support for our family at various stages of the recovery process.

—Sarah, mother of two

I have known Oona for over a decade and have found her an incredible resource as an educator and parent. She is current in best practices around issues relevant to adolescents. In particular, her research and knowledge around the developmental stages and needs of boys helped our family select the right high school for our oldest of three sons.

—Mireya, mother of three

It's so easy to talk to Oona that sometimes I probably talk a little too much! But that's okay because she listens to all my frustration, my confusion and my guilt—she takes in all of that emotion and anxiety and in return offers me a fresh and helpful perspective on my situation. She draws my attention to factors I overlooked, offers actionable advice for the challenges we are facing as a family, and considers future pitfalls we need to be aware of as our family grows and changes over time. I feel more confident rather than overwhelmed after speaking with Oona. Now I continue moving forward with this fresh perspective, armed with the tools she's shared with me as well as a deeper understanding of my daughter's needs. I know this will be a continuous evolving process for years to come and I'm so glad I have Oona as my guide.

—Jess, mother of two

Our conversation was truly life-changing.

Oona gave me such a gift of perspective and hope during a really rough patch with my older child. I was worried that the situation between my daughter and me couldn’t get better. But Oona said things I really needed to hear, and she spoke so calmly and without judgment, which was the kindness I needed at such a hard time. She gave me guidance on how to begin working towards progress, including a list of practical, do-able next steps. Our conversation was truly life-changing. Things are much improved in our family, and I’m so grateful for Oona’s compassionate support.

—Kim, mother of two

Oona’s seminars about body image and approaches to eating have made a huge impact on our family. She really opened my eyes, and I can feel a difference already in the “food mood” at our house. I am so much more confident now about helping my kids feel good about themselves.

—Erin, mother of three

Oona is incredibly well-read on so many topics related to parenting and education. When you ask her a question, you can trust she has done a deep-dive in that area. And even more valuable, she is gifted at taking the latest research and sharing it in a way that is truly accessible—and applicable to your real life.