Expert guidance.
Stronger families.
Hello and welcome
to parents, grandparents, adult siblings, and other family members, as well as to professionals within organizations, businesses, and schools who work with families!
If you are in any of those roles, you know families are complex!
Family life can be both beautiful and brutal, both cheery and challenging, both energizing and exhausting.
That’s where I come in to help you navigate.
I’m Rebecca Kahlenberg, your family life advisor.
Mom. Grandma. Daughter. Sister. Aunt. Daughter-in-law.
Part coach, part consultant, part guide, part trusted friend.
My mission is to be a compassionate and empathetic advisor who empowers family members to learn skills and strategies, build strengths, access resources, and foster healthy communication to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.
Family life advice
For Family Members
I am here for you—a shoulder to lean on. A shoulder to cry on. A person to bounce ideas off of and to give honest, heart-centered, practical advice, guidance, suggestions, and feedback.
I can provide expert guidance in the following areas:
benefits families, organizations, and schools
Relationships
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with in-laws or other extended family
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between adult siblings
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between parents and adult children
Transitions
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becoming a blended family
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becoming an empty nester
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becoming a single parent
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becoming a grandparent
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moving to a new home or city
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assisting an aging parent
Family fun
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outings and trips
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reunions
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international volunteering trips
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community service projects
Education decisions
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choosing a daycare/preschool
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private vs. public K-12 schools
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choosing a college
Family legacy
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helping define family values and goals
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advising on ways to honor a loved one’s memory
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facilitating a family meeting
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helping with legacy letters
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connecting you to family wealth professionals
Family health
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work-life balance
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exercise/nutrition
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eating disorders
Grandparenting
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caring for grandkids
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planning special outings/trips
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giving gifts and financial support
Differences in style
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discipline
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limits (such as screen time)
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spending money
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communication
For Organizations & Companies
There are many benefits for organizations that incorporate family life in their business goals. Maybe you want
... to attract more members, customers or clients who are parents or grandparents of young children or teens
... to boost morale by promoting a family-friendly culture
... to increase retention by promoting good work-life balance
... to enhance your reputation as a family friendly employer
... to do community outreach to an inter-generational crowd
... to improve employee mental health by demonstrating care for employees’ personal lives
... to promote good will in the community
I am here and excited to help you! I can guide and advise you by:
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Organizing a community service day—on site or off site
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Reviewing family friendly policies
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Consulting on family-friendly facilities
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Meeting with staff/employees with a focus on family issues
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Editing organization or company publications aimed at families
For Schools
I am available to meet with family members individually (see above) or to speak to groups of parents or staff on specific topics of your choosing.
I am also available to consult with school officials or PTAs on organizing family-friendly events.