Not just tweens. Teenies to Takeoff....and Every stage in beTween!

    Where parents go when they don't know where to go.

    A stage-matched village of parents + vetted professionals, from the first sleepless night to move-out day.

    ParenTween Connection brings families and trusted professionals together, from Teenies to Takeoff and everything in beTween, so everyone feels supported, connected, and confident.

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    Find Your Specific Village

    Every stage of parenting brings its own beautiful, chaotic challenges. Choose your kid's current stage to find tailored support, experts, and community.

    Parenting can feel lonely.

    You're doing your best. But sometimes you don't know where to turn, who to trust, or what support actually helps.

    Serving families can feel lonely, too.

    You care deeply about kids and parents. But growing a sustainable practice and finding true collaborators is hard. You're not failing. You're just doing something hard without a team.

    Where parents go when they don't know where to go.You've Found Your Village.

    Our villages, from ParenTeenies to ParenTakeoff, are living, breathing communities supporting parents through every stage of raising kids.

    FOR PARENTS

    Your Village

    • Join a supportive parent community tailored to your child's age
    • Find vetted professionals who specialize in your kid's exact life stage
    • Learn age-appropriate CONNECTION skills through coaching & workshops
    Join Your Village
    FOR PROFESSIONALS

    Trusted Expert Network

    • Join a mission-aligned network serving families
    • Collaborate, refer, and grow together
    • Get exposure, events, and opportunities to share your voice
    Apply to the Network

    Survival Tools for the Journey

    Because sometimes you just need a quick laugh, a deep breath, or a little help finding the right words.

    💡 Check out the "Survival Tools" dropdown in the menu above for our full collection of 20+ tools!

    Why This Matters

    The data is clear. Families need support now more than ever.

    44%

    of youth report persistent sadness or hopelessness (CDC)

    40%

    of parents extremely worried about child anxiety (Pew)

    46%

    of parents worry about social media exposure (Pew)

    26%

    of parents say parenting has been harder than expected (Pew)

    Clarissa, Founder

    Hi, I'm Clarissa.

    "I saw incredible professionals doing life-changing work, and parents desperate for support, but they couldn't find each other. So we built the village they wished they had."

    Read Our Story

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    Join us for workshops, networking, and community events designed to strengthen your family and professional connections.

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    Our Community in Action

    From virtual workshops to in-person retreats, we're building the village parents and professionals need.

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    Professional workshop
    Community support
    Family connection

    What People Are Saying

    "ParenTween Connection is the resource I wish I had when my daughter was growing up. As both a Trusted Expert in the network and the parent of an autistic daughter, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to find the right support and know who to trust. Clarissa has created something truly special. Her Matrix tool takes the guesswork out of connecting families with professionals who match their unique needs, saving parents valuable time, energy, and stress."

    Melissa Berger

    via Google Reviews

    "ParenTween is always the first community I refer coaching clients and teachers to partner and collaborate with in the young adult arena. The trusted experts are all credentialed and vetted to offer exceptional support for parents and teens."

    Christina Dyer

    via Google Reviews

    "This is an awesome resource. We have been having trouble with bullying and the school not listening. We reached out to ParenTween and they knew who to connect us with. Navigating bullying in the school is not as scary thanks to them!"

    April Rivera

    via Google Reviews

    "Wow, just wow! The information that Clarissa shared in the workshop I went to was amazing. I was a crazy note taking fool with all of the information that was not only interesting, but so applicable to my situation and completely actionable. This was a great mix of how to move forward with my kids."

    Sonia "Valeska" Bacon

    via Google Reviews

    "Her energy, frankness, and approach when it comes to CONNECTION were enlightening and so relatable. Her work with children, parents, and trusted experts through her community is pivotal to helping us connect and form deeper relationships. If you're looking for someone who will hold space and surround you with amazing resources and community, look no further!"

    Coach Jen Bee

    via Google Reviews

    Featured This Week

    Expert Spotlight

    Each week we shine a light on one of our Trusted Expert Network members. Meet the professionals who make our village stronger.

    Nate Clayberg
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    Nate Clayberg

    Nate Clayberg — College & Career Navigation

    Career NavigationCollege Consulting

    Navigating the complex landscape of college and career choices.

    Connection is Protection.

    Humans are wired for connection. Yet we're often told to go it alone.

    We believe families aren't meant to navigate this by themselves, and professionals shouldn't have to grow in isolation.

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      ParenTween Connection

      Where parents go when they don't know where to go.

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      Built on The CONNECTION Framework

      The Foundations of CONNECTION methodology.

    • Powered by The CONNECTION Matrix

      Our proprietary matchmaking tool. (Coming Soon)

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      Served through CONNECTION

      The heartbeat of everything we do.

    When families are supported, kids are safer.

    Because No One Should Have to Go It Alone.