# Susan Morley Coaching



## About

**URL:** https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com
**Tagline:** Lead with Confidence. Parent with Clarity. Proven, no-fluff coaching for raising strong-willed kids with structure, calm, and connection.
**By:** Susan Morley — Susan Morley is a parenting and recovery coach providing structured, solution-focused support for individuals, parents, and families navigating behavioral challenges, screen conflict, substance use recovery, and high-stress transitions.She works with:Individuals seeking accountability, stability, and forward movementParents strengthening leadership and clarity at homeFamilies working to reduce ...

## Pages

- [Referrals](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/referrals): A referral page for therapists, physicians, schools, and professionals seeking practical parent coaching support for families. Clear process, ethical collaboration, and timely support for parents navigating complex challenges.
- [Ask Susan Anything](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/asksusan): Ask your most pressing parenting question and get real, customized advice from a parenting expert.
- [Coaching Options](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/coaching-options): Explore parent coaching options designed to reduce power struggles, set clear boundaries, and support strong-willed kids with calm, practical guidance.
- [How to Talk to Teens](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/how-to-talk-to-teens): The LoVE Method for talking to teens is a simple, effective way to communicate that will remove communication barriers and build trust—without forcing awkward talks.
- [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/consultation): Schedule a free parenting consultation to talk through behavior challenges, power struggles, and next steps with a calm, practical parenting coach.
- [Family Transformation](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/transformation): Parent coaching for strong-willed kids. The Family Reset helps you reduce power struggles, set clear expectations, and lead with calm authority.
- [Parenting Teens](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/teens): Parent coaching for teens and young adults who are struggling with boundaries, communication, screen time, substance use, or independence. Practical support to help parents lead with calm, clarity, and confidence—without yelling or enabling.
- [Interviews/Articles](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/interviews/articles)
- [Susan's Faves](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/faves): Check out Susan Morley's handpicked list of her favorite and recommended resources for parenting, Whole30 family, and other coaches. 
- [Media Appearances](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/media): Media appearances, interviews, and expert commentary from parenting coach Susan Morley on family leadership, teen behavior, screen time, substance use prevention, and modern parenting challenges.
- [Start Here](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/start-here): Parent coaching options for families in Atlanta and beyond seeking calm, confident leadership with strong-willed kids and behavior challenges.
- [Why Parents Love Working with Me](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/why-moms-love-me): Read what parents say about working with Susan Morley, a parenting coach known for practical support, calm guidance, and real-life results.
- [About Susan](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/about-susan): Learn about Susan Morley, an Atlanta parenting coach and educator who helps parents of strong-willed kids lead with clarity, confidence, and calm.
- [Parent Coaching Vs Family Therapy: Which One Works Best?](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/parent-coaching-vs-family-therapy-which-one-works-best): Learn the difference between parent coaching and therapy. Discover when coaching is the right fit for families who want practical strategies, clear boundaries, and real-time support—without a clinical or therapeutic approach.
- [Susan Morley Your Coach For Parenting Help Today](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/): Parent coaching that helps families reduce power struggles, set clear boundaries, and restore calm at home. Practical support for parents navigating strong-willed kids, teens, screens, and family stress.

## Blog

- [When I First Sounded the Alarm: Why Phones Are Stealing Our Kids — and How Parents Can Take Back Control](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/113251-when-i-first-sounded-the-alarm-why) by Susan Morley (Nov 10, 2025)
- [An Open Letter to Parents: Stop Canceling Joy](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/110361-an-open-letter-to-parents-stop-canceling) by Susan Morley (Sep 20, 2025): Canceling school events won’t protect kids—it robs them of joy and resilience. Learn why discomfort builds grit and emotional maturity.
- [Parenting Coach vs. Child Therapist: What’s the Difference and Which One Does Your Family Need?](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/108816-parenting-coach-vs-child-therapist) by Susan Morley (Aug 6, 2025)
- [Mom in the Mirror](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35545-mom-in-the-mirror-a-true-story) by Susan Morley (Nov 7, 2024): A true story about parenting frustration, self-reflection, and the powerful shift that happens when parents lead with clarity and intention.
- [How To Be Confident In Parenting (even if you have a strong-willed child or teen)](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/95419-how-to-be-confident-in-parenting-even-if) by Susan Morley (Mar 14, 2024)
- [Are You Comparing Your Child to Others? Why It Backfires and What to Do Instead](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35536-how-and-why-should-we-avoid-competitive) by Susan Morley (Feb 8, 2024): Learn how comparison-driven parenting increases stress and anxiety and what to do instead. Practical guidance for parents of young children who want calmer leadership.
- [Halloween Candy...Houston, We Have a Problem](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35552-halloween-candy-houston-we-have-a) by Susan Morley (Dec 11, 2023)
- [6 Good Parenting Techniques for Smart Phones](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35533-good-parenting-techniques-for-smart) by Susan Morley (Nov 27, 2023)
- [6 Parenting Tips on Tech](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/parenting-tips-on-tech) by Susan Morley (Nov 27, 2023)
- [What Is The Right Age for Your Kids to Have Cell Phones?](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/when-should-kids-get-a-cell-phone) by Susan Morley (Nov 17, 2023)
- [Why Chores Are Absolutely Essential to Your Child's Development](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35516-why-chores-are-absolutely-essential-to) by Susan Morley (Aug 25, 2023): Chores build responsibility, confidence, and independence. Learn why they matter—and how a simple six-step approach helps chores actually work.
- [How to Calm Your Anxious Child](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35513-how-to-calm-your-anxious-child) by Susan Morley (Jan 19, 2023)
- [5 Parenting Skills You Need to Avoid Burnout](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35530-avoid-parenting-burnout) by Susan Morley (Jan 12, 2023)
- [10 Resolutions To Tame Angry, Defiant Children](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/10-resolutions-to-tame-angry-defiant) by Susan Morley (Jan 3, 2023): Yelling and power struggles don’t have to define your home. Learn 10 realistic parenting resolutions to reduce defiance and lead calmly.
- [Five Tips to Help Your Children Manage the Excitement of the Holidays Even if they Have ADHD](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35557-five-tips-to-help-your-children-manage) by Susan Morley (Dec 8, 2022): Susan Morley explores multiple different methods you can try your self to get through the holidays with sanity and happy children; even if they have ADD.
- [Press the Pause Button](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/38242-press-the-pause-button) by Susan Morley (Dec 1, 2022)
- [How to Deal with an Angry Child](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35579-how-to-deal-with-an-angry-child) by Susan Morley (Nov 22, 2022)
- [Think You Give Consequences Correctly? Read This.](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/give-consequences-correctly) by Susan Morley (Sep 29, 2022)
- [10 Good Parenting Ways to Nurture Confident Kids](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35535-good-parenting-ways-to-nurture) by Susan Morley (Sep 29, 2022)
- [How Our Parenting Style Creates Perfectionism in Our Children](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/our-parenting-style) by Susan Morley (Sep 29, 2022)
- [7 Key Areas of Childhood Development](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/7-key-areas-of-childhood-development) by Susan Morley (Jul 25, 2022)
- [5 Ways to Instill Positive Discipline](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/ways-to-instill-positive-discipline) by Susan Morley (Jun 27, 2022)
- [Got a Spirited, but Unmotivated 😑 Child?](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35534-unmotivated-child-help) by Susan Morley (May 24, 2022)
- [Still Got Kids in your Bed? Read This](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/still-got-kids-in-your-bed-read-this) by Susan Morley (May 24, 2022): 5-step plan for new parents on how to get the best sleep and why co-sleeping can be a problem.
- [Teen Troubles Tamed! ](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35538-teen-troubles-tamed) by Susan Morley (Mar 17, 2022)
- [Emotions are Contagious](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/38399-emotions-are-contagious) by Susan Morley (Dec 15, 2021)
- [ADHD or Sleep Deprivation?](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35553-adhd-or-sleep-deprivation) by Susan Morley (Aug 18, 2021)
- [Create a Study Space in 3 Easy Steps](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35543-create-a-study-space-in-3-easy-steps) by Susan Morley (Jul 28, 2021)
- [Avoid Fighting with Your Defiant and Disrespectful Child?](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35541-defiant-disrespectful-child) by Susan Morley (May 11, 2021)
- [What is in Fashion for Moms?](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35547-what-is-in-fashion-for-moms) by Susan Morley (Apr 6, 2021)
- [The Perfect Age for Smart Phones](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35527-the-perfect-age-for-smart-phones) by Susan Morley (Mar 30, 2021)
- [3 Myths of Misbehaving Kids  (Pt 4 of 4 Childhood Development Series)](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/3-myths-of-misbehaving-kids) by Susan Morley (Jan 26, 2021)
- [3 Ways to Promote Language & Communication in your Child (Pt 3 of 4 Childhood Development Series)](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/3-ways-to-promote-language-communication) by Susan Morley (Jan 19, 2021)
- [Emotional Development  (Pt 2 of 4 Childhood Development Series)](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/emotional-development) by Susan Morley (Jan 12, 2021)
- [CNN Called Me about Baby Shark...VIDEO](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/blog/35565-cnn-called-me-about-baby-shark-video) by Susan Morley (Jan 17, 2019)

## Courses

- [Breaking The Power Struggle](https://www.parentcoachatlanta.com/courses/11716-breaking-the-power-struggle): Everything you tell your children to do ends in a fight.  You don't want to yell anymore, you just want your kids to do what you say (and you're not even asking for that much). That's because ...