Pick a Coach That’s Right For You
We can help any child, any age, deal with any problem using a heart-based approach and watch miracles happen.
The following people have been trained personally by Dr. Scott Turansky. Each one has credentials to work with parents and they have gone through an intensive eight week training program to understand a heart-based approach to parenting. Miracles happen in the lives of families when they implement this approach. No matter whom you choose, you as a parent will also need access to the Parent Portal Website that gives you instructional videos, handouts, downloads, forms, and ideas for working with your child. Your discounted rate is $50 by obtaining a code from your coach. Each of the coaches have different rates and have various specialties. If you’re interested in being trained as a coach, you can learn more about that training here.
Dr. Scott Turansky
Dr. Turansky is a Family Health Specialist and coaches parents personally all over the USA and abroad, usually on the phone, or by Skype or Zoom.
Description: Dr. Turansky trains coaches in an intensive 80 hour training program. He also accepts clients himself. If you don’t know whether it’s best to work with him or one of the coaches below, then you can email Dr. Turansky now with a brief description of your situation. He will refer you to one of the coaches below or guide you to the best solution for you. If you want Dr. Turansky to be your coach then you can click on the button here. When you pay for the program, he will work with you to choose the best start date for you within the next few weeks. If you have any questions about the program, please contact him as well. We want to equip you with the tools to strengthen your family as soon as possible. Change takes work but that work pays off in huge ways.
Specialty: All kids and families
Cost: $1995
Angela Duval
Angela Duval went through the very first coaches training in 2016 and has been coaching nationally and internationally ever since. She has a passion for this line of work and has been coaching and counseling for over 15 years. Angela coaches via phone, Skype, GoToMeeting, etc.
Description: Angela has her Master’s Degree in Counseling and has experience working with families in crisis as well as teens who have been found delinquent by the court system. Angela has two teen aged children both male and female. Her daughter has been diagnosed with ADD as well as OCD therefore, she understands the complexity these challenges can bring to the family’s day to day routine. She has experience as an elementary and middle school counselor and understands the stages of development as kids grow and mature. She has a passion for helping families form an action plan for change through their most difficult challenges of family life. Angela has been in ministry for over 10 years through an organization that teaches others how to study God’s word in a deeper way and it is her desire to make an impact on every family the Lord brings her way.
Specialty: Families in crisis, families dealing with mental health, families with children ages 5-17 with most any challenge big or small, delinquent teenagers and those on probation. She has worked one on one with children ages 5-17 dealing with problems at school, home, courts, drugs, teenage pregnancy, abuse, etc..
Cost: $599
Sarah Hamaker
Sarah Hamaker coaches parents in person in and around Fairfax VA or on the phone elsewhere.
Description: As a mom of four kids, I’m no stranger to frustration. As a trained biblical parenting coach, I hear about it and see it firsthand every day: The toddler who just won’t stay in bed no matter how many times Mom tucks her in. The preteen who rolls his eyes when Dad asks him to empty the dishwasher. The middle child who won’t get along with her siblings. But there’s a better way to parent—and I’m here to help you learn quick tips for immediate relief, as well as a lifelong parenting philosophy rooted in the Bible and in tried-and-true techniques.
A parenting coach guides you through a process that helps you identify and discuss bad parenting—and learn how to fix it. Whether you are seeking a solution to a single problem, such as a disobedient or willful child, or taking back your house after years of letting your children rule the roost, I come alongside you to guide you to establishing successful behaviors to transform your parenting and your home. Along the way, you’ll also rediscover your leadership role in the home with God at the forefront.
Specialty: Christian moms with multiple children, the oldest of whom is still in elementary school.
Cost: $449
Shayla Hale
Shayla Hale coaches parents in person in the Springfield, MO area and by phone or other video communication methods elsewhere.
Description: Shayla is a wife, mother, former educator, and family minister in a local church who has a passion to equip parents to get to the heart of their child. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s in children’s ministry, and over 20 years experience serving kids and families. Shayla has trained through the NCBP to be a live seminar presenter and a Biblical Parenting Coach. She teaches heart-based parenting to families and leaders in her church. Shayla loves to journey alongside parents as they embrace the principles of heart-based parenting in their own home and see the transformation in themselves and their kids!
Specialty: Families with kids of all ages – including traditional, blended, single parent, adopted, behavior issues, and special needs.
Cost: $300
Catherine Chan
Catherine Chan coaches parents in greater Seattle, WA, including areas on the Eastside and in Tacoma. She can meet in person, online or on the phone elsewhere.
Description: Catherine has a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Learning Design. She has a passion for designing instructional materials for parenting training. She teaches parenting classes at local churches, and has more than 20 years of experience in children and family ministries. She has completed training for the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program and is committed to help parents learn about the heart-based parenting approach. She focuses on addressing heart issues and building relationship. She helps parents create strategies and action plans to develop their children’s character qualities, self-motivation and independent thinking. Her ultimate mission is to help parents build a God-centered family that loves God and honors each other.
Specialty: She loves to work with families with children ages 4-18. She speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Cost: $300
Kelly Lemont
I coach by phone, online meetings, or in person in the Grey Highlands area, Ontario Canada or on the phone elsewhere.
Description: In addition to being a coach with NCBP, I am certified with the Association of Biblical Counselors and certified as a Christian Trauma Care Provider through the CTHN. My husband and I have been in full-time ministry since the early 90’s and have been blessed with ten children. He is also trained as a parent coach and will sometimes join in to provide extra support for dads. Homeschooling for over 25 years has given us experience with our own children who have dealt with learning differences, ADD, Tourettes and epilepsy. We have also been blessed to come along side many other families facing challenging situations. My heart is to use God’s word and the NCBP resources to help bring healing and hope to struggling parents and families
Specialty: All children and families Cost: $300
Jeff Hind
Jeff Hind coaches parents in person, in and near Sioux Falls, SD which includes SW Minnesota and NW Iowa. He will also coach elsewhere over a video or phone call.
Description: Jeff is a husband to his wife Katherine for over 40 years, is a father of four (whom they homeschooled all the way to college), grandfather of eight, has served as a pastor of Children’s ministries, Marriage and Family ministries, and is currently serving as a pastor in his local church, and is also a small business owner. All of these experiences, help him understand and relate to the many different challenges’ families face today. The Lord has gifted Jeff with the ability to teach and apply God’s word in a way that both children and adults can understand. This allows him to be able to show parents and children how Jesus Christ can transform their heart, and restore hope and peace in their home. He has a passion for helping parents bring joy back into their home, and learn how to navigate the different challenges they face through the principles found in God’s word. One of his favorite scripture passages for family ministry is Psalm 78:4-7. “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the LORD, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments.”
Specialty: Working with all children, especially elementary and middle school age. Experienced with homeschooling, public schooling, traditional 2 parent families, single parenting, and blended families.
Cost: $350
BJ Meurer
BJ Meurer coaches parents over the phone or using online video from anywhere. He also coaches parents in person in the Bucks, Mercer, Philadelphia area.
Description: Husband, father, educator, storyteller, parenting coach – for over two decades, B.J. has worked with children with a focus on those who find learning and life challenging. As an elementary educator and administrator, B.J. strives to ensure every child can thrive and that families are empowered to support their children in the journey of life. As a Biblical Parenting Coach, B.J. helps families see how Jesus has a lot to say about our families and wants to go on the journey with us as we focus on transforming our children’s hearts for Him. B.J. has used the principles of a heart-based approach with his own children for many years and enjoys seeing how this approach works with his children no matter what stage of development, whether or not they have special needs, and whether or not they are biological or adopted children. B.J. enjoys supporting parents in changing despair to hope and hope to change so change can bring transformation in family life. B.J. lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Rachel and their eight children.
Specialty: All kids and families – Experienced with adoption, trauma-informed care, families of any size including large families, play-based learning, homeschooling, public schooling, special needs, ADHD, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary and middle school children, kids of all ages and stages
Cost: $525
Mary Hardegen
Mary coaches people in the Buffalo/ Western New York area, and can coach anyone using phone or online platforms.
Description: Mary is the mother of three, and has two young grandchildren. She has been an early childhood educator for 25 years, working as a preschool teacher for 10 years, and in children’s ministry in a large church for the last 13 years. As early childhood director for weekend ministries she has watched young children develop their faith and has seen many go on to volunteer in the early childhood classrooms. Having followed what Dr. Turansky and Joanne Miller have done for parents and families over these years, she was excited to participate in the Parent Coaching course. She feels the heart-based approach not only helps parents strengthen their child’s character, but it integrates building a faith relationship with the Lord.
Specialty: Because she has worked with many families and children, she sees the need for parents to have practical solutions to parenting challenges. She is currently developing programs for her church community to be able to participate in and have access to what the National Center for Biblical Parenting offers for parent discipleship and spiritual formation for families.
Cost: $300
Anna Creed
Anna coaches parents in the Chattanooga, TN area in person or by phone. If living elsewhere will coach via phone or video conference.
Description: Anna has experienced the challenges in parenting with her own biological, adopted and foster children now ranging in ages from 11-21. She has also been involved in the leadership of a Mom’s group and a Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Group, offering mentorship and encouragement to parents. As a parenting coach, Anna helps to provide insight about challenges kids face in today’s society and provide parents with the tools to motivate their children to make the right choices. This plan fosters encouragement, seeks to develop character, and relies on the truth as it helps parents look at their “big picture” goals, bringing HOPE to the entire family.
Specialty: Families with kids of all ages – including traditional, blended, single parents, and adopted families
Cost: $400
Elena Zwetsloot
Elena Zwetsloot lives in the Netherlands and coaches parents all over the world, via phone and video conference.
Description: Elena is a Romanian native who lived and worked in Europe and United States – she lived in England for 15 years. Currently she lives in the Netherlands together with her Dutch husband and children aged and 1.5. She comes from a business corporate background and understands the pressure that working parents are under.
She hosts the Biblical Parenting Podcast with Dr. Scott Turansky and has a keen knowledge of what a heart-based approach looks like. You can hear episodes here: biblicalparenting.info. You will appreciate her skills and wisdom as she helps to craft a strategy to guide your child to develop the life skills needed both now and in the future.
Specialty: She works with parents of children ages 2-15.
Cost: $300
Esmeralda Ng
Description: I’m a mother of two young girls (ages 2 and 5). I’m trained as a Clinical Psychologist, researcher, and was formerly an academic. Armed with my knowledge in psychology, I thought I had all the arsenal necessary for motherhood. So when my bundles of joy started exerting their wills, I did what all good psychologists would do: I applied all my knowledge to my kids. But it didn’t work! Thinking that I must be missing something, I went back to my books and journals. When those failed, I’m ashamed to admit that I resorted to parenting gurus on social media ads. Of course, those failed miserably… and I was driven to the depths of despair as I struggled to survive each day while mourning the loss of my independence and dreams of a happy family.
It was there that I turned to prayer and the Bible. Not that I didn’t pray or read before, but my prayers were selfish and I read to fulfill the quota of the day. But when I could surrender my self-sufficiency and personal agenda, I started praying Christ-centred and others-focused prayers. I read my Bible with the intention of gleaning divine wisdom for my parenting. And miracles started to happen.
When I found Dr Turansky and Joanne Miller’s material, that accelerated my progress because I didn’t have to start from scratch. Their diligent work of over 30 years draws out the gospel in such relatable and applicable ways to family life that I could not only help my family, but also hundreds of people from across the globe. As a mom, I still struggle; but while I used to struggle in desperate despair, I now struggle with hope. My personal mission is now to share that hope with you!
On a personal note, in October 2018, our family moved from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and currently reside in the greater Vancouver area of B.C., Canada.
Specialty: All children and families.
Cost: $500
Anna Vickerman
Anna provides virtual parent coaching to families across the United States and abroad.
Description: Anna holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and brings over twenty years of experience in early childhood education and full-time ministry, including teaching classes, leading workshops, and providing mentoring.
Anna works with families navigating a wide range of unique and complex relational, biological, and behavioral challenges, including ADHD, ODD, anxiety, anger, depression-related issues, gender concerns, and poor relational patterns such as arguing, bad attitudes, and disrespect.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, or hopeless—tired of your child’s poor response to correction, victim mentality, negativity, bitterness, or sibling rivalry—Anna will equip you with proven, practical tools and daily strategies to strengthen your parenting. She can help you develop a clear vision and plan.
Anna has a deep passion for Jesus and loves witnessing how He transforms lives bringing healing and restoration.
She and her husband, Craig, discovered the National Center for Biblical Parenting when their children were toddlers. Through a heart-based, biblical approach, they found hope and practical strategies to navigate challenges and raise their now-adult children with intentionality and faith.
Anna has a special heart for children and teens in families serving in ministry or leadership. She and her husband reside in the greater Boston area, where they enjoy the beauty of all four New England seasons.
Specialty: Families with children and teens of all ages, including those with ADD, ADHD, ODD. All families—two-parent, single-parent, divorced, separated, blended, or unmarried.
Cost: $599
Marcela Daut
Melanie Woody
Melanie Woody coaches parents in person around the southwest Houston and Ft. Bend areas of Texas and virtually elsewhere.
Description: Pragmatic, experienced, good-humored, & most of all God-fearing coach. Double-degreed from Texas A&M University in Psychology & English. Private and public school teacher. Mentor for homeschool parents and teacher in children’s church rotation. Born-again, Spirit-filled Christian. Married over 28 years. Raised and homeschooled 5 kids (all serving the Lord). Currently Biblically Parenting a 13-ager.
Specialty: All ages, experienced in raising homeschool children and mentoring homeschool parents & organizations. Secondarily, experienced in private & public school teaching, all grades, especially middle school.
Cost: $350
Tanja Rouintree
Tanja Rouintree works with parents and other caregivers in person in the Nevada, MO area or by video call to help them implement Biblical parenting tools with their children and create lasting change in their family.
Description: Tanja lives with her husband of nearly 40 years, their adult daughter, 5 grandchildren who they homeschool, 3 cats, and a dog. The children came with behavioral issues from abuse and neglect, and Biblical parenting has made all the difference! With her unique experience with children in the home at this stage of life, Tanja has a lot of compassion for struggling caregivers and their children. Her view is that behavior is communication, and she loves troubleshooting with caregivers to figure out what their child is trying to tell them. Tanja is also a certified Christian Life Coach and Mental Health Coach with background and additional training in working with families and individuals in crisis. She has a degree in education and over 10 years of experience working with children and parents in Christian Education.
Specialty: Pre-school and elementary-aged children, children who are experiencing chronic psychological distress, and non-traditional family situations.
Cost: $800