Plum Parenting

I have truly enjoyed working with Mary on and off for the last 4 years. Her approach is loving, kind and firm and very easily implemented. She has endless wisdom and experience that she can articulate very clearly. I truly recommend Mary.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Mary has guided and assisted me in my parenting through some very challenging times as well as all the usual milestones that parents work through. Mary's approach was flexible and applicable to both my children and their very different needs. She is able to really understand your family situation and provides very straightforward and practical ideas that you can try out straight away.

Mary's knowledge of child development and the human psyche is truly inspirational. Her guidance is delivered in a sincere and caring way. Her intent focus and creativity is the roadmap for each session. The journey can be challenging but for me personally there is no greater reward than cultivating a deeper understanding of my child and the often unconscious ways in which I parented. My husband and I recommend Plum Parenting whole heartedly and without hesitation.

Mary has been a font of practical and helpful information in our parenting journey. Understanding ourselves as parents and our kids personalities was a positive game changer. I highly recommend Mary and her work.

We have had a positive relationship with Mary for 10 years, coming to her now and again for sound advice and direction on how to balance our unique family needs in this busy world. Her approach is affirming and empowering.

Mary is the best! She has helped us with all our kids. You get so much knowledge which makes sense and actions which help with kids at every step of their development. Thank you Mary xx

Hi Guys,We were struggling with making sense of the overwhelming plethora of parenting styles and advice out there – and things were getting difficult as our first child entered his second year. Working with Mary gave us a coherent and accessible commonsense approach – one that blends strong boundaries with loving presence. Working with Mary personally has been so supportive and enjoyable as she is so sensible, experienced and lovely! We have been working with her for about 7 years! From her initial parenting theory deep dive and training in essential skills that still guide us today, through many challenges, changes and milestones – weaning, starting kindie, moving house, a new sibling, traveling, disbanding the family bed, changing bedtimes, starting school – all these and more we have navigated with attentive guidance and positive outcomes thanks to Mary’s mentorship, her patient collaborative problem solving, wealth of experience and kind, steady way. Mary is profoundly respectful of the individual or couple’s parenting journey – she meets us where we are and helps craft solutions that suit our family's needs, resources, readiness and style. Wisdom with a twinkle; support with compassion; effective interventions and game changing practices! Highly recommended with great gratitude, Simon and Laura.

We were quite disappointed and had based our decision on a positive online review. However for a range of reasons, we would not recommend at all and would suggest you meet first, before committing.

I often say to people that I wish I could pop Mary in my pocket and pull her out regularly for advice. Her advice is practical, loving and fully child centred and the best thing about it is it works. 100% recommend Mary if you are struggling with any parenting aspect.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Mary has fundamentally shifted our awareness of ourselves as parents and revolutionised our house hold. GAME CHANGING