A Parent’s Guide to Early Communication (2023)
🧡 What is the Connection Kickstart™ Program?
Connection Kickstart™ is a one-to-one parent coaching program based on Carolyn’s book A Parent’s Guide to Early Communication (2023). You’ll need access to the book to take part in the program, as each session builds on the strategies shared inside.
👶 Who Is It For?
This program is designed for parents of children aged 2–5 who are late to talk, or who struggle with back-and-forth communication.
🧠 Why Parent Coaching?
Research shows that parent coaching is one of the most effective ways to support a young child’s communication. That’s because you — the parent or caregiver — are already there during everyday moments that can become powerful opportunities for connection, which naturally leads to more communication..
Small changes in how you join in, wait, and respond can have a huge impact on how your child connects, interacts, and communicates — in their own way and at their own pace.
📘 What’s Involved?
The full coaching program includes:
- 7 individual online sessions with Carolyn (1:1 with you and your child)
- Each session focuses on a specific strategy from the book
- The first session is a stand-alone consult — after that, you decide whether to continue with the full program
You’ll be guided step-by-step, with real-time support to help you put each strategy into practice in a way that suits your child and your family.
At the end of each session, you’ll have a clear, focused plan to help you build momentum — without overwhelm.
💡 Why Online?
Online coaching is backed by strong research and over 30 years of Carolyn’s real-world experience. Parents often report feeling more confident of what to do, more supported, and more equipped to help their child than they ever expected.
Online coaching in particular is so successful because parents take a more active role whilst gently guided by a coach. In many cases, coaching at an early stage can create the foundation needed before a child is ready for direct therapy.
What sets this coaching program apart is The ParentPower ReplayTM approach which helps to fast-track application of strategies, with gentle self-reflection guidance.
🇮🇪 Fees for Irish Residents
- Initial consult: €180 (1.5 hours)
- Remaining 6 sessions: €140 each (1.25 hours)
- Payment taken: when booking each session date. Please sign up HERE to find out more and book in for your first session.
- Sessions held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
(Usually weekly, during working hours) - Receipts provided upon completion and split over the full 7 dated sessions
✨ All coaching is conducted online via Zoom. See the ‘Online Coaching Outcomes’ section for research demonstrating how effective online coaching approaches are with young children.
🌍 Outside Ireland?
If you’re not based in Ireland, please email Carolyn or book a Quick Question call to discuss your options and fees.
📝 Optional Add-Ons
- Detailed Language Analysis – €100
(In addition to session fee – based on time taken to analyse language samples) - School Zoom Meeting (40 mins) – €80
- Short Letter Report (for Irish participants only) – €60
(E.g. for schools or additional service access)
🔁 Cancellations
- No fee for cancellations made at least 1 day in advance
- 50% fee for same-day cancellations
- Prefer to postpone? You can reschedule via the link in your Calendly confirmation email as long as you do so before your session time.
(Fees may be revised at any time.)
❗ Please note:
This is a coaching service, not a diagnostic or assessment service.
It’s based on observation and parent report, not formal testing. However, some children may benefit from a deeper language analysis — which can be added if appropriate.