Welcome to Confident Families!
You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to be present
and parent with confidence, connection, and emotional clarity.
"I’m not here to hand you another “right way” to parent.
I’m here to help you build emotional intelligence, yours
and your child’s, so your family can grow with more trust,
connection, and confidence."
Parenting isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about learning to stay grounded when things get messy, leading with empathy instead of reactivity, and trusting your own inner compass. And I’m here to walk that journey with you.
Because emotional intelligence starts at home.
Kids learn how to handle big feelings by watching how we handle ours.
That’s why I help moms build calm, confidence, and communication so they can raise kids who feel seen, safe, and capable.
When you lead with connection, you raise children who know their worth.
Inside Confident Families, you’ll find simple, science-backed strategies and emotionally grounded coaching that actually fit your real life.
We’ll focus on:
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Setting boundaries that build trust, not walls.
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Helping your child name and navigate emotions.
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Reclaiming your confidence as a parent and person.
Parenting isn’t about getting it perfect.
It’s about learning to stay grounded when things get messy, leading with empathy instead of reactivity, and trusting your own inner compass.
What I Believe
Boundaries are love.
Rest is strength.
Self-trust is the revolution.
Your children don’t need a flawless mom. They need one who’s real, present, and done shrinking.
Ready to raise emotionally smart kids? It starts with here.
Support & Solutions
Tailored solutions designed to support and guide you, helping to build confidence, trust your instincts, and foster deeper connections.
Practical tips and real-life solutions for everyday parenting challenges. From busting common myths to offering actionable strategies, each post is designed to empower you as a confident leader for your family.
A 60-minute 1:1 coaching session to address your most pressing parenting challenge. Walk away with clear, customized, and actionable strategies that you can implement immediately.
This is NOT an ongoing program. It's a fast, powerful reset designed for busy moms who need real results now.
Helping Parents Thrive
I believe that NOT ONLY DOES each one of us hold the power to shape the future through the way we raise our children BUT THAT WE ARE THE BEST person to do so.
But let's face it, parenting is hard.
And it's easy to lose confidence in your ability as a parent:
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To feel guilty about what you're doing or not doing.
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To feel like you're not spending enough time with your child.
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To feel like you don't have enough patience.
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To feel like your child should get better grades.
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To feel like you're just not enough.
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To feel guilty because you want some time to yourself.
And there's no one to talk to about it. And you feel frustrated and stuck!
Get an unbiased, non-judgmental expert to go to, ask questions, get advice.
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An end to the worry and guilt.
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A sympathetic ear to listen.
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Someone who understands what you're going through.
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The tools and strategies to up-level your life.
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The confidence to be the best you can be for yourself and your family.
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The guidance of an expert with more than 40 years of experience in education, and raising four children of her own.
IT ALL STARTS WITH A PHONE CALL
Hi! I'm Mary...
and I am absolutely thrilled that our paths have crossed.
I can confidently say I am uniquely equipped when it comes to kids! My passion for helping families thrive is fueled by my lifetime of experience. With over 4 decades spent in classrooms while raising my own Fab 4, and now with the added joy of helping raise my two beautiful grandkids, I've seen the parenting journey from every angle. My joy is helping families like yours. I understand the juggle, the meltdowns (both yours and theirs!), and the pure magic of raising little ones. Here, I'll share my knowledge and strategies – a blend of what I've learned in the classroom, raising my own crew, and navigating grandparenthood – all with a healthy dose of practicality and, at times, laughter. We're all in this together, and I believe with a little support and a hefty dose of fun, we can cultivate something grand: happy, confident kids and connected, joyful families - whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out.
Lori, boy mom
It is not easy being a parent, nor is it always easy being little in the world we live in today. But having Mary on your team makes your child’s world that much easier because of her ability to build children’s self-esteem and confidence - the metamorphosis of a child from a caterpillar into a butterfly.”
Claudia L., mom of 3 and realtor
If you are feeling overwhelmed and need some support in the parenting department, Mary Kerwin will help guide you. She’s an educator with decades of experience based in NYC but she has online offerings too.
Check it out.
She’s pretty awesome."
Ysenia D’Avila, girl mom and lifestyle expert
As parents, we can't do this alone. We need more teachers like her coaching and guiding our kids and igniting confidence so that they will achieve success, not only academically but in all aspects of their lives
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