You’re A Whole, messy Human — Who Also Happens To Have A Kid Or Three.

Being a parent is some of the most important work we’ll ever do.

That said, we didn’t sign on for the expectation that parenthood would consume our entire identities. (Can I speak with the manager about this bull?)

Between playing chauffeur, support system, and sounding board, it’s no wonder parents around the world are losing sight of what makes us better moms:

Accepting and embracing our imperfections.
Reclaiming our confidence, core strength, and stability.
And leading through the example of living our lives.

The Great Relate | A Parenting Collective | Parent and Teen Coach |Conscious Parenting

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“Lara is a gem. If you have an opportunity to work with Lara, whether 1:1 or through her coaching programs, RUN don't walk!”

She has helped our family navigate some very difficult parenting situations. Currently, she is working with our teen to build self-confidence, positive habits and to rewire some negative thought patterns that have held her back. Her ability to communicate and build trust with teens is pure genius. I highly recommend investing in yourself and your teen through a coaching program with Lara. Plus, she's just super cool and fun to talk to. Bonus!

Brooke Moll

— About The Courses —

train your parenting brain through knowledge & action.

Peruse the course catalog of current & upcoming toolkits. From facilitating conversations of substance to simply feeling less stressed, the Great Relate’s self-development library has got you covered.

Hey! I’m Lara Postma, The Imperfect Parent.

And all I wanted was for my teen son to put down his phone, make eye contact, and tell me about his day using more than 4 words. (We got there eventually.)

I created the Great Relate — and this program — based on my experience as a certified coach and being a mom.

With a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Masters in Counseling, and 9 years coaching parents and teens, I know a thing or two about our parenting behaviors and what us parents desire most.

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This is your place for getting a little respite.

For gathering the no-nonsense tools and resources that debunk parenthood and carve new paths.

For sitting down, pouring some tea, and being a part of the parenting collective.

So glad you’re here.

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“THE LIFE COACHING THAT MY DAUGHTER AND RECEIVED BY LARA WAS LIFE CHANGING.”

I learned how to listen, really listen . Lara was the shoulder my daughter and I could lean on and we feel she walked the path with us to help realize that all we wanted was to love each other unconditionally.

Dana & Taylor Sheehan

this freebie is begging you to steal its best pointers.

Check out the rotating selection of complementary toolkits that help you improve your relationship with yourself — and your fam — bit by bit & download by download.

The parent panic is real, but so are your smarts.

Sometimes it can feel like we’re under this cresting tidal wave of our own expectations of parenting perfection, the massive to-do lists that come with everyday life, and our kids who have suddenly stopped communicating. (Well, except for texting you the occasional emoji — let’s be real.)

that said, the fact you’re here proves you’re a self-starter who can (and will) figure all this parenting stuff out.

all you need is a little grit & guidance.

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