Annmarie Bowman

My Story

Hi there! I’m Annmarie, a positive discipline educator, conscious parent coach, wife and mother of 3 teenage boys. I’m a lover of music, singing, writing, yoga, nature, my morning cup of coffee and long walks in the evening at sunset.

This journey began many years ago when I worked as a Social Worker with families and children in their homes and in the schools. My heart has always been in the work of child advocacy and nurturing the parent-child relationship.

When our first son was born, I figured I’d be great at this parenting thing considering my education, experience, and love for working with kids. How hard could this be, right?!

Well, 3 little humans later, I learned quickly that I didn’t have it all figured out! At the time, I thought parenting was going to be child-focused, all about guiding, teaching and raising the child.

What I learned is that the parenting journey really begins from within. It begins from reflecting on my own internal environment and becoming aware of the energy I bring to the relationship. My intention is to uncover old patterns, habits and ways of being that no longer serve us. It is a daily practice to respond mindfully rather from from a space of fear.

My goal is not to construct an obedient child or be the perfect parent. It is to use the daily parenting challenges like power struggles, defiance and meltdowns as a portal to my own awareness, so I can show up authentically and be the parent they need me to be.