JOY IN THE HOME

BRINGING JOY TO YOUR RELATIONSHIP
WITH YOUR CHILD

Philosophies

PHILOSOPHIES

B O U N D A R I E S

Lasting change begins with understanding. By looking beyond behaviour and focusing on connection, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships, we create the conditions for children, teens, and families to grow with confidence, resilience, and self-awareness.

P U R P O S E

Purpose grows when children and teens feel capable, connected, and valued. By nurturing confidence, self-awareness, responsibility, and meaningful contribution, we help young people develop a stronger sense of identity, resilience, and direction as they navigate life.

WELLBEING

Wellbeing begins with feeling connected. Connected to ourselves, our emotions, our bodies, and the people around us. By helping children and teens understand their feelings, recognize and build on their strengths, develop resilience, regulate their nervous systems, and learn healthy coping skills, we create a foundation for greater confidence, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing. This not only helps them navigate life's challenges, but also empowers them to create a meaningful life that reflects who they are, what they value, and the unique strengths they bring to the world.

ABOUT LAURIE JOY

About

Hi, I’m Laurie Joy, a Emotional and Behavioural Regulation Resilience Coach and Counsellor based in Vancouver, BC. that works with all ages.

I’ve spent over 20 years working with children, youth, and families across the globe. My work is grounded in emotional intelligence, brain-based behavioural support, and the belief that kids don’t need to be fixed, they need to be understood, supported, and guided by emotionally sturdy adults.

My education is in Early Childhood Development and Professional Counselling. I have worked in both Montessori and traditional preschool settings, supported youth in group homes, and trained as an IMTI Autism-informed Play Therapy practitioner. I’ve coached families in-person and virtually, and created Joy in the Home in 2014 as a way to help families rewrite old parenting patterns and raise kids who are emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and resilient.

Alongside my direct work with families, I’ve also shared my approach through TEDx, international conferences, and parent and educator workshops, offering tools that are evidence-based, accessible, and grounded in real-life challenges.

I was that emotionally intense kid, deeply expressive, often misunderstood. That experience shaped me. And while I didn’t expect the amount of unlearning I’d have to do as an adult, around control, emotional suppression, and the “I’m the adult, you’re the child” mindset, doing that work changed everything. I now help others do the same.

I believe in meeting kids where they’re at, but not staying there. Resilience is built by moving through discomfort, not avoiding it. With the steady presence of a calm, attuned adult, even the most challenging moments can become growth opportunities. My role is to help you show up for those moments, not perfectly, but intentionally.

Whether I’m working one-on-one with a child, supporting a parent, or coaching both, I bring a balance of warmth, honesty, structure, and humour. If you're ready to make a change in your parenting or support your child in building emotional skills, I’m here for it.

And if you’re looking for support for your child? Even better. That’s where I do my best work.

Warmly,
Laurie Joy

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Services

SERVICES

C O A C H I N G

Parent, Child & Youth Coaching

Relationship-focused support for children, youth, teens, and the adults who love them.

My work blends coaching, consulting, and counselling-informed approaches to help families better understand behaviour, strengthen connection, build emotional intelligence, and navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

Common areas of support include:

• Emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence

• Anxiety, overwhelm, school challenges, and friendships

• Communication, boundaries, and reducing power struggles

• Parent-child connection and family relationships

• ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, and neurodivergent profiles

• Independence, responsibility, and executive functioning skills

• Self-awareness, self-esteem, and helping children and teens find their voice

Every family is unique, and support is tailored to your family's goals, values, and needs.

Online parent, youth, and family coaching available.
Limited in-home child and youth coaching available in select areas.

S E M I N A R S

Public speaking engagements, conferences and business engagements with customized content to meet your needs.

Contact for details regarding availability and pricing.

W O R K S H O P S

Workshops & Speaking Engagements

My workshops are designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and community groups better understand children's behaviour, emotional development, and the power of connection-based relationships.

Through a blend of practical strategies, developmental insight, and nervous-system-informed approaches, participants gain tools they can immediately apply at home, in the classroom, and within their communities.

Topics may include:

• Understanding the "why" beneath behaviour and responding with greater confidence and connection

• Emotional regulation, resilience, and co-regulation for children and teens

• Reducing power struggles while creating healthy boundaries and expectations

• Strengthening communication, connection, and trust within families

• Supporting neurodivergent children and youth

• Raising emotionally intelligent, capable, and confident children

• Navigating anxiety, overwhelm, friendships, and modern childhood challenges

• Understanding our role as parents, caregivers, and educators, and how our own experiences shape the way we show up for children

Upcoming dates, times, and registration information can be found under Events.

B O O K I N G S

Returning Client Booking

https://calendly.com/laurie-274/1hr

New Clients: Accepting Waitlist Requests for Fall 2026

Thank you for your interest in working together! My practice is currently full, but a waitlist is available at this time.

If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for online parent, youth, or family coaching, or for in-home child and youth sessions, please send me an email with your child's age, a brief description of the support you're looking for, and whether you're interested in online or in-home services.

I'll be in touch as spaces become available and look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,

Laurie

P R I C I N G

IN PERSON ONE ON ONE WITH CHILD

1 Session - $145 ($145/hr)

3 Sessions - $405 ($135/hr)

5 Sessions - $600 ($120/hr)

ONLINE PARENT

COACHING

2 Session - $260 ($130/hr)

3 Sessions - $360 ($120/hr)

5 Sessions - $550 ($110/hr)

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

Parent of a 11 year old girl - 'Before working with Laurie, we were constantly reacting. Our daughter’s big emotions would take over the whole house, and if I’m honest, mine would too. What shifted for me wasn’t just strategies (although those have been incredibly helpful), it was how Laurie helped me see what was actually going on underneath the behavior.

She has this way of taking something that feels so overwhelming and breaking it down into something that actually makes sense and feels doable. The “pause and see the need” piece has been huge for us.

Our home feels calmer, but more than that, I feel calmer in it. That’s been the biggest change.'

CONTACT US

Contact

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