Elisabeth Stitt

Elisabeth Stitt is a parenting coach and the founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching, known for bringing clarity and calm to families navigating an increasingly complex world—especially during major transitions like divorce and shared custody. With more than 25 years of experience as an educator, primarily at the middle school level, Elisabeth witnessed firsthand how rising anxiety, pressure, and confusion were affecting children and their parents. What stood out most was not a lack of care, but a lack of practical, trustworthy tools—something divorced and single dads often feel acutely. Her transition from the classroom into parent coaching was driven by a simple belief: parenting does not have to feel overwhelming, guilt-ridden, or adversarial. Elisabeth helps parents—particularly fathers navigating life after divorce—move beyond fear-based advice and short-term fixes, guiding them instead toward skill-building that supports long-term growth. Her work emphasizes clear expectations, emotional regulation, and strong connection, helping parents feel steady and confident rather than constantly second-guessing themselves. What sets Elisabeth apart is her ability to bridge research with real life. She approaches parenting as a learnable, evolving skill, not a set of rigid rules. One defining moment involved a bright student labeled as a behavior problem whose struggles stemmed from inconsistent parenting across two households. When both parents aligned around clarity and consistency, his confidence and behavior shifted dramatically—reinforcing Elisabeth’s belief that supporting parents is essential to helping children thrive. Today, through Joyful Parenting Coaching, Elisabeth has supported hundreds of families and thousands of students. Her work leaves parents—especially divorced dads—feeling capable, grounded, and equipped to raise kind, resilient, and independent children, even during life’s most challenging transitions.