Motivated by the developmental differences of her own children at home, Kristen left her original career to learn about supporting children with unique social/emotional profiles. She immediately fell in love with Conscious Discipline’s adult-first and relationship-based approach to parenting. Based on brain science, Conscious Discipline benefits all families, and Kristen has developed practical strategies for […]

Kristen Balhoff
Certified Instructor
Cary, North Carolina
Experience
Kristen’s enthusiastic insight as a Parent Educator originates from her own journey as the parent of three amazing neurodivergent children. Her engaging workshops include relatable, heart-warming stories of the many ways that Conscious Discipline has transformed her family’s ability to connect together and build on their strengths to strive for their potential.
Specialization
Kristen delights in collaborating with all families, and she specializes in supporting families with social differences, neurodivergence, executive-function challenges, and anxiety. She teaches families how to increase their sense of safety and to adopt intentional practices to strengthen connection.
Certification
Kristen is a member of both NAEYC and National PTA.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
North Carolina State University
Louisiana State University
More About Kristen Balhoff
"This presentation may have been the best one I’ve seen all day. I walked away with so many simple ideas that I can implement immediately. The presentation was personal, resonated with me, well paced, informative, and memorable.”
"I absolutely love Kristen’s approach to supporting parents. She connects to everyone with an effervescent energy that lights up the room and engages the crowd. Kristen has a gift for validating parents’ emotional experience while compassionately teaching them a better way to build connections and nurture their child’s success."