Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenting challenges?
Parenting in today’s world can feel isolating. With busy schedules, emotional outbursts, screen time struggles, and constant worries about doing it "right,".
You're not alone, and there’s help.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Overwhelming
Daily Routines
Juggling work, household responsibilities, and children's needs can lead to burnout and stress.
Emotional
Disconnection
Frequent conflicts or lack of communication can create emotional distance between you and your child.
Uncertainty About Approach
Doubts about the right approach to discipline, education, or emotional support can impact development.
You're not alone in this journey
I understand the pressure of trying to balance it all, and how easy it is to feel like you’re not doing enough. Parenting shouldn’t be this overwhelming. Every parent deserves the support, tools, and connection to raise emotionally healthy kids.
Meet Merri Guggisberg
Your Partner in Parenting
Parenting doesn’t come with instructions—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Merri Guggisberg, founder of MKG Parent Coach, and I help parents and caregivers yell less, listen more, and build lifelong, loving connections with their kids. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just looking for a more peaceful way forward, I’m here to walk alongside you.
With over 20 years of experience supporting families through ministry, youth leadership, and parent education, I’ve seen firsthand how small, mindful shifts can make a big difference. I created the PAUSE Process to help families move from chaos to connection using emotional intelligence, strengths-based tools, and heart-centered communication.
I’m a certified parent coach, a mom of two amazing (now grown) kids, and a sought-after speaker. I regularly partner with schools, faith communities, and local organizations to lead workshops and talks on parenting with presence, emotional resilience, and mindful family routines.
I’ve walked this road myself—and I know how powerful it is to feel supported. You don’t need to be a perfect parent—just a present one. I’d be honored to support you on your journey.
Curious about your parenting style?
Take the What’s Your Parenting PAUSE Style? quiz and discover how you show up in challenging moments, and how to create more connection with your child.
"I just wanted to reach out to give some feedback on Merri with MKG Parent Coach.
What an incredible experience. Merri is so professional and knowledgeable. I’m so grateful that the program was extended by three weeks.
My home is so much calmer now. My kids respond to me so much better. I know I still have a ton of work to do and have to continue with my best practices. I still have a lot of, what I call, parenting fails, but I feel that I do so much better as a single father to my kids.
I think that any parent could benefit from even a few sessions with Merri. I’m actually surprised that there weren’t more parents involved with these classes.
I would hope that the school could have it in their budget to re-contract MKG every school year.
If there was that possibility, I would sign up with the classes in a heartbeat. The materials she shared could be went over time after time and a parent would continue to get knowledge and usable information"
Lauri K. - Dad of 2
Introducing the
PAUSE Process:
A Mindful, Strengths-Based Approach to Parenting
Parenting doesn’t have to mean constant stress, guilt, or second-guessing. The PAUSE Process is a simple yet powerful tool I developed to help families move from conflict to connection—one mindful moment at a time.
Whether you're navigating screen time, big emotions, or everyday chaos, PAUSE gives you a practical way to slow down, respond with empathy, and create deeper bonds with your child.
P = Presence
Be fully available—physically and emotionally—for yourself and your loved ones
A = Attentive
Tune in to both your emotions and your child’s, responding with care and curiosity.
U = Understand
Listen to understand, not to fix—building trust through empathy.
S = Support
Strengthen your family by surrounding yourselves with supportive, caring relationships.
E = Explore
Work together to find solutions that honor your family’s unique needs.
The PAUSE Process offers a fresh, shame-free approach to parenting—rooted in presence, empathy, and connection. It’s about creating a home where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported.
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Merri GuggisBerg, MKG Parent Coach
Want a Practical Way to Start?
Download Family Guide to
Healthy Screen Relationship
This guide gives you conversation-based strategies to manage screen time in ways that align with your family’s values—and strengthen your connection along the way.
Services
"Strengthen a parent …and you strengthen a child." —Fred Rogers
1:1 Coaching – Personalized Support for Real-Life Parenting
Parenting challenges are personal—your support should be too.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just in need of a reset, one-on-one coaching provides a
safe space to be heard and supported. Together, we’ll uncover the habits and patterns keeping you from connection and explore tools tailored to your family’s needs.
Whether you choose a single session, a 6 or a 12-session package, you’ll gain practical
strategies and emotional support for the moments that matter most.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s take the next step together.
Schedule a free connection
call with Merri
Group Coaching – Connection + Growth in Community
Like a book club, but for parenting with purpose.
Parenting can feel isolating. Group coaching brings you into a small, supportive circle of other
parents who are navigating similar joys and challenges. In this 6-session series, we’ll dive into real topics—like screen time, emotional regulation, and sibling dynamics—and develop
compassionate strategies that actually work at home.
You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and better equipped to parent with presence and
confidence.
Interested in joining a group—or starting one in your neighborhood or school
community?
Reach out to express interest, and let’s explore what would work best for you
Reach out to express interest, and let’s explore what would work best for you
Speaking &
Workshops
Inspiring, practical sessions for schools, churches, and community groups
Merri Guggisberg is a trusted speaker and educator, offering engaging workshops that equip parents, caregivers, grandparents, and educators with tools for stronger communication,
emotional resilience, and deeper family connection.
Whether you're hosting a parent night, faith-based gathering, or educator training, each session is tailored to meet your community’s needs—with warmth, clarity, and real-life strategies that make a lasting impact.
Let’s bring a meaningful message to your next event.
Calming the Chaos: Tools for Peaceful Parenting
Mindful Parenting: Emotional Connection
Strengths-Based Family Connections
Digital Wellbeing for Families
Cultivating Deep Connection in Family Life
Family Substance Prevention Essentials
Contact Merri to explore booking a workshop or
speaking engagement.
Resources
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The level of your self-love affects every aspect of your life. Use this assessment to help understand your current level of self-love.
Because kids don't come with instructions, but the support is available.
Helpful guide to introduce your kids to household responsibilities, teaching what it means to be part of a family, and preparing them for their future
Color the circle while depending on the mood you are feeing while doing each activity.
Technology has amazing benefits for families. However, tech brings challenges to every family
This Boredom Buster Box guide is
designed to inspire and equip your family
with a variety of fun, creative, and
engaging activities
Technology has amazing benefits for families. However, tech brings challenges to every family
This Boredom Buster Box guide is
designed to inspire and equip your family
with a variety of fun, creative, and
engaging activities
Self-Paced Online Course: Purposeful Parenting
Parent with Confidence, Connection, and Clarity—On Your Own Schedule
Parenting doesn’t come with instructions—but support should be accessible. That’s why I created Purposeful Parenting with the PAUSE Process—a self-paced course designed for busy parents and caregivers who want to strengthen their family relationships without adding more stress to their day.
Rooted in my signature PAUSE Process—Presence, Attentiveness, Understanding, Support, and Exploration—this course offers real tools for navigating real-life parenting moments. Whether you’re facing power struggles, emotional outbursts, or disconnection, this course helps you respond with confidence, mindfulness, and compassion.
What You’ll Learn:
● How to be more present and emotionally available for your child
● Ways to listen with empathy and reduce daily tension
● Tools for building resilience, trust, and connection
● Practical strategies you can apply at home right away
Perfect for parents of children ages 4–18, the course gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, revisit modules anytime, and grow on your own terms.
Ready to start parenting with more purpose and peace?
Explore the course today and take the first step toward a more connected home.
Calming The Chaos
Do you long for calm and cooperation in your home? In this workshop guests will learn five peaceful parenting tools that can be used today. These strategies bring family members closer together, increase your child’s selfesteem, and develop long term solutions for family cooperation.
Healthy Screen Relationships
Is tech adding to or taking away from your family life? Do you wish to have a deeper connection with your loved ones without devices interrupting? Join in learning the process for making a family media plan that brings peace and connection.
Helping Kids Succeed
How can we best support our kids success? This workshop focuses on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and its application for adults who support kids. We cover importance of communication, active listening, and importance of encouraging our kids.
What others are saying
"She is an amazing coach!"
"Merri is the Person every parent wants to have in their “Go to Survival Index Card”. She is an amazing coach! Merri is such a Gentle Soul and is very empathic and professional. She supports Parents and Kids in such a unique manner.
Her knowledge and skill in Parent Coaching are so profound. The first meeting with her transformation with any issue is evident. It is all because of her holistic approach to guiding and supporting her clients from a place of ease and flow. Where you will begin to feel and see changes in your relationship with your kids and the entire family to live the life every parent desires the most “A family who thrives on Joy and Happiness.”
As the adult you become more confident in your own parenting skill. Her guidance and support help you to gain clarity, pause, and tend to your own self-care, and you will be attentive in the flow with east as she supports you. A better Support System you cannot ask for." - With Love & Gratitude for your Guidance, Angie
"Merri brought an engaging and insightful approach"
"We had the pleasure of working with Merri Guggisberg as a Parent Coach in January, and she was fantastic!
Merri brought an engaging and insightful approach, offering practical tips for both parents and students on how to use their strengths to navigate challenges and build confidence.
One of the most valuable takeaways was the ‘power of pause’—the importance of taking a moment to reflect before reacting.
Her ability to create a supportive and interactive environment made her session both meaningful and impactful. We highly recommend Merri for anyone looking to empower families with positive and strengths-based strategies!" - Betsy R.
"I truly enjoyed your parenting class!"
I truly enjoyed your parenting class! It was filled with very informative and useful information. - Mom of 3
"You are a powerhouse of positive energy!"
Laura A.
Contact Merri
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You Don’t Have to Parent Alone
When parenting feels overwhelming, it’s easy to lose your calm—and your confidence.
But there’s a different way forward.
With support and practical tools, you can move from daily stress to meaningful connection.
As your guide, I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way, offering clarity, encouragement, and
strategies that truly work.
You’ll feel more grounded and empowered.
Your kids will feel more seen, heard, and understood.
