Former teacher with over a decade of experience, I specialize in connection-based parenting, child-inspired homeschooling, ADHD-friendly parenting and homeschooling, and incorporating Human Design for parents.

Hey! I’m Mary Peterson Cook. I'm the adventure-loving momma of one amazing neurodivergent son and two fur kids (who often teach me about what still needs to be healed just as much as my actual kiddo).

I am also a former teacher that yelled more than I like to admit. And I firmly believed in corporal punishment... Luckily, for my son and my family, we were living abroad when I became a mother and so I had the space and the time to really evaluate what I believed and valued.

That journey led me to parenting from connection and curiosity. And as I healed my own generational traumas, I started helping others do the same.

Now, I help parents just like yourself break generational cycles and find confidence and connection in their parenting and/ or homeschooling journeys using research-based methods, Human Design, your own personal and family values, and the collective experiences of my clients and my own family.

Join a growing community of heart-centered parents from around the world who are dedicated to raising and educating real humans full of spirit, passion, empathy, and curiosity.

Join us as we:

    - Model healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and even mistakes!

    - Become responsive vs reactive

    - Tear down the destructive traditional mindsets around parenting and education.

    - Learn to hold boundaries with grace and kindness

    - Embrace our children for who they are

    - Communicate more confidently and respectfully

    - Create educational experiences that inspire

    - Trust their own intuition and values

And so much more.

As someone that has seen both sides of parenting and education I bring relatable insights and a supportive environment. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about being real. I take all the idealistic practices found in all the courses and books and help translate it in a way that makes sense for your family.

My courses are designed to help you take action fast. This isn’t all about theory and stuffy content, but actionable baby steps to help you meet your parenting or homeschool goals.

If you're eager to embark on a transformative journey with connection-based parenting, delve into the wonders of child-led learning, or unravel the intricacies of Human Design for your child's personal journey, then find a comfy spot and 5m to start.

Let's dive into this exciting adventure together.