About Me
Sarah R. Moore
Sarah Moore, also known by Google as Sarah R. Moore (because it’s an incredibly common name without the “R”), is a certified parenting Master Trainer and, most importantly, a mama. Sarah is the author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior.
Her life’s work is to support families to grow their peace, connection, and JOY together.
Although she strives for excellence in how she supports her students and clients around the world, she believes that sharing her own “real-ness” and vulnerability are essential in helping parents know it’s okay to be human.
She models how we can learn from our mistakes, knowing that some of the most profound change happens in our parenting when we learn to be kind not only to our children, but also to ourselves. Learn about her accredited and evidence-based coaching program here.
As Seen On
Media Bio
If you’re a member of the media and looking for a bio to use in publications (podcasts, print, or otherwise), you’re welcome to use this:
Sarah R. Moore is the author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior and founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. As a certified Master Trainer in conscious parenting and Board Chair for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, she’s also a public speaker, parent coach, armchair neuroscientist, and most importantly, a Mama. Her work has been featured on NBC, CBS, and SiriusXM, and in countless international parenting magazines. With training in child development, trauma recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, improv comedy and play, her work supports parents and caregivers around the globe. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest & Threads.
My headshot is available upon request.
Public Speaking, Podcasts & Media Expertise
Writing
Writing is one of Sarah’s favorite activities. She’s been published in these resources, among others, to support families in the global community:
Credentials: Academic and Professional Training
Sarah’s professional training and experience include:
- B.A., M.F.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Board President for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children (American SPCC).
- Certified as a Master Trainer by a global parenting organization
- Editor of Pregnancy Magazine
- Certified by the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring
- Member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
- Studied interpersonal neurobiology under the tutelage of world-renowned expert and best-selling author Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
- Studied trauma recovery and strategies under Bessel van der Kolk, MD, expert and best-selling author of The Body Keeps the Score
Additionally, Sarah Moore
- Spent a year teaching as a co-op parent in the classroom with Teacher Tom, one of the world’s leading practitioners of ‘democratic play-based’ education
- Graduated from improvisational comedy school and studied directly with writers from the late-night TV show Saturday Night Live (perhaps her most helpful training as a parent and speaker)
Personal Life
Sarah Moore is married with one child on Earth and another in Heaven. She’s deeply thankful for her friends, family, and friends who’ve become her chosen family. She also has two kittens: Noodles Macaroni, PhD, and Disco Thunderpants, Esquire.
Although she’s usually worldschooling, she currently calls Boulder, Colorado, home.
People say that one of her strengths is sharing kindness with others. One of her favorite activities is to see how many smiles she can give away and collect back in a day.
Contact Sarah Moore
Let’s connect! You can contact Sarah Moore at the “Contact Me” button below or at sarah@dandelion-seeds.com (make sure to include the hyphen). You can also follow her on all the socials listed above.
She’ll meet you wherever you are in your parenting journey, whether you’re new to peaceful parenting, or farther along and ready to take connection with your kids to the next level.
Appearances
Public Speaking
Tips on Positive Parenting (NTD)
Setting Goals with Kids (NBC affiliate KFOR, Oklahoma City)
How to Come Together with Kids to Work Toward Their Goals (CBS affiliate KLAS, Las Vegas)
SiriusXM (Doctor Radio Show and Mental Health Show, National, with Dr. Thea Gallagher)
Live, long form: Community Reformed Church (Sioux Falls, SD)
In addition, she speaks to community groups and businesses, offering practical tools to enhance the adult/child relationship.
Podcasts
Samples (General):
Gentle Parenting and Peaceful Discipline (TiLT Parenting with Debbie Reber)
Understanding Highly Sensitive Kids (Family 360 podcast)
Supporting Sensitive Kids without Walking on Eggshells (follow-up to Family 360 podcast)
Are Sensitive Kids More Prone to Depression? (follow-up #2 to Family 360 podcast)
Positive Parenting Isn’t Permissive Parenting (Securely Attached Podcast)
Managing Conflict in Positive Parenting (Joyfull Parenting Podcast)
Playful Parenting (Better Behavior Podcast with Dr. Nicole)
Raising Sensitive Kids (Sage Family Podcast)
Healing Our Inner Child & Changing Our Parenting Ways (Be Loud about What Matters Podcast)
Peaceful Discipline, Natural Consequences, Stories, and Play (Peaceful Parenting podcast)
Is Time-Out Okay? (Parenting Unpacked podcast)
Sleep Training (The Disagreement podcast)
Improv, Conscious Parenting, and Co-Regulation (Confluence Parenting Podcast)
How to Model Behavior for Your Kids (The Dude Therapist Podcast)
Samples (Specific to Book):
Peaceful Discipline (The Therapy Room Podcast)
How Storytelling and Play Can Transform Your Child’s Behavior (Art of Raising Humans Podcast)
The Type of Discipline Kids Want and Need (Dr. Nicole’s Better Behavior Show Podcast)
Peaceful Discipline (Dr. Meg Meeker’s Parenting Great Kids Podcast)
Peaceful Discipline (Coping Skills for Kids with Janine Halloran)
Why Punishment Does Not Work & Why Gentle Conscious Parenting Wins the Day (Arash’s World Podcast)
Peaceful Discipline (Interview with Mia Clarice, Parent Coach)
Is Peaceful Discipline biblical? How does brain science play into faith? (Playfully Faithful Parenting podcast)
Peaceful Discipline (Parenting Reset Show)
Brain Science & Stories (Gentle Parents Unite)
Peaceful Discipline (Destination Unlimited with Victor Fuhrman)
Story Teaching & Co-Regulation (Sunshine Parenting Podcast)
Discipline is about Learning, Not Punishment (The Parenting Coach Podcast)
3 Types of Stories We Can Tell to Help Teach Our Kids (No Guilt Mom Podcast)
My Book
Sponsored by Sarah R. Moore
I am also humbled to announce the release of my first gentle parenting book. It’s called Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior. There’s some short information about the book, why it’s worth getting and all that. Like one small paragraph. And may be a short word about the author again.
Expert Coaching
Learn about Positive Parenting
Want to learn how to yell less and connect more? Or perhaps you’re already in a good place and want to simply strengthen your skills so you can help others? We have what you need.
Evidence-Based Blog
In evidence-based blog posts, learn the basics of what it means to walk away from punishment (for all ages!) while still guiding and teaching your children with boundaries that do no harm.
On-Demand Parenting Mini-Courses
Pre-recorded and short videos (usually between 5-45 minutes) to give you extra support around specific topics.
- Take at your own pace
- Watch as many times as you need to
- Pick & choose the topics that resonate most
12 Weeks of Deeper Support for Your Parenting and/or Continuing Education
Support that really brings your parenting and/or knowledge base up to the next level, making it easier and giving you that extra advantage and mastery.
- Live weekly calls over Zoom with Sarah
- A small “village” of parents to grow alongside you
- Non-judgmental and specific guidance for your situation
