Your Virtual Village
This is your place to come for support, expert advice, and reassurance on navigating many of life’s challenges as a parent.
Private & Judgement-Free
A private space where you can learn at your own pace and in a judgment-free format. Our experts get real with you and share personal stories too.
Curated Experts
Our experts have a wide range of background credentials and experience. You’ll learn from family physicians, parent coaches, social workers, and more.
MEET THE EXPERTS
Family Physician
Dr. Derkson
A family physician with a passion for integrative and preventative health, Dr. Derkson graduated from The Kresser Institute of functional medicine and ancestral health.
He has facilitated programs at both weight loss clinics and a metabolic clinic in Toronto.
Dr. Derkson has done extensive research in the areas of gut health, cognitive behavioral therapy, LCHF, paleo, low carb, intermittent fasting, and ketogenic nutrition, and sleep hygiene.
As a health practitioner and a parent of young boys, Dr. Derkson is happy you're here to learn and empower yourself to embrace a growth mindset for positive change.
He has facilitated programs at both weight loss clinics and a metabolic clinic in Toronto.
Dr. Derkson has done extensive research in the areas of gut health, cognitive behavioral therapy, LCHF, paleo, low carb, intermittent fasting, and ketogenic nutrition, and sleep hygiene.
As a health practitioner and a parent of young boys, Dr. Derkson is happy you're here to learn and empower yourself to embrace a growth mindset for positive change.
Parent Coach
Michael Larson
A certified parent coach who has extensive experience working with families who have embraced resilience and adaptability.
Prior to becoming a Parent Coach, Michael ran a Level 5 Specialized Treatment foster home for six years where he parented teenaged youth.
These youth were involved in the youth criminal justice system and had experienced significant trauma in their lives. It was this, six-year-long experience, where he was able to put his education and additional training to use, and where he learned the most about parenting.
After his time fostering, he worked in a K - 8 schools were with younger children who required additional learning and behavioral supports.
His passion for parent coaching is rooted in understanding the challenges parents face. He has seen first-hand the struggles children can experience and is deeply passionate about helping parents and their children reconnect and rebuild their relationships.
Connect with Michael at [email protected]
Prior to becoming a Parent Coach, Michael ran a Level 5 Specialized Treatment foster home for six years where he parented teenaged youth.
These youth were involved in the youth criminal justice system and had experienced significant trauma in their lives. It was this, six-year-long experience, where he was able to put his education and additional training to use, and where he learned the most about parenting.
After his time fostering, he worked in a K - 8 schools were with younger children who required additional learning and behavioral supports.
His passion for parent coaching is rooted in understanding the challenges parents face. He has seen first-hand the struggles children can experience and is deeply passionate about helping parents and their children reconnect and rebuild their relationships.
Connect with Michael at [email protected]
Scientist and independent researcher
Chana Gabay (Ph.D.)
Dr. Chana Gabay (Ph.D.) is a scientist and independent researcher, with degrees in Biotechnology and a Ph.D. degree in Molecular Immunology and Cancer Research from the Hebrew University's Medical School.
She has been involved in medical research in academic institutions for 25 years and has published numerous Scientific Papers in various prestigious Scientific Journals.
Dr. Gabay specializes in clinical research of medical literature, scientific papers, documents, and books. She is also a health, nutrition and healthy lifestyle consultant.
She has both written and illustrated a series of four children's books about bacteria published in several languages worldwide. Chana is deeply passionate about helping parents resolve their doubts by building their confidence in raising healthy children through nurturing their immunity.
Join her community on Facebook here
She has been involved in medical research in academic institutions for 25 years and has published numerous Scientific Papers in various prestigious Scientific Journals.
Dr. Gabay specializes in clinical research of medical literature, scientific papers, documents, and books. She is also a health, nutrition and healthy lifestyle consultant.
She has both written and illustrated a series of four children's books about bacteria published in several languages worldwide. Chana is deeply passionate about helping parents resolve their doubts by building their confidence in raising healthy children through nurturing their immunity.
Join her community on Facebook here
Mom of 2 boys
"Positive and Mindful Parenting is a really new concept for me. I know it's an effective way to parent and enjoy my kids, but it doesn't come naturally to me. Michael Larson's strategies and tips really help guide me in this new parenting journey."
#girldad
"Learning from a holistic professional like Dr. Derkson helps motivate and reassure me about how I can keep as healthy as possible during COVID-19."
6 years old
"My brother and I love the fishbowl meditation video. It is relaxing to watch and I love how the angry fish turns into the sad fish and then the happy fish."