Helping parents and children thrive together.
Parenting isn't about finding the perfect answer.
Welcome,
I believe every child, parent, and family is unique. My coaching is experiential, collaborative, and responsive—shaped by your questions, your experiences, and what matters most to your family.
Together, we'll discover your unique path to deeper connection while helping children and adolescents develop the confidence, resilience, empathy, and leadership skills they need to thrive.
Whether we're coaching, gathering with other parents, or creating meaningful experiences for children, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
“I was a typical overextended parent….like so many, my life felt out of control,
Like so many, I managed a full-time job and a young child and shared the responsibilities with my husband, who also worked full-time. My daughter was a normal three-year-old–pushing boundaries, demanding attention, and being difficult at bedtime. The only thing I could think about when I’d come home at night was, ‘How fast can I get this baby to bed so I can get back to work?’ And guess what?…it wasn’t going well. Read More
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NOOK at Deming & Clark
“The NEIGHBORHOOD NOOK embodies Lisa Herold’s vision for a better way to support families, friendships, and everyday life in the city.”
“As a city parent herself, Lisa brings lived experience alongside professional expertise. Her judgment, warmth, and perspective shape everything about The Neighborhood Nook—from the culture of the space to the way children and adults are supported side by side. “
Parent Experiences
Wonder Club Saturdays
Meet Lisa
Lisa is an educational consultant, former early childhood through high school teacher, leader, and impactful coach who has worked with thousands of children across public and private school systems throughout the U.S. and partnered closely with hundreds of families navigating the realities of raising kids in Chicago.
As a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer, she has created coaching programs, collaborated with leading schools and organizations, and spent her career helping adults support children with clarity, confidence, and care.
Her mission is to engage parents in discovering their unique path to connect with their children, empowering them to develop key life skills, values, and leadership competencies.
