As a parent, she delved deeply into attachment parenting, self-directed healing, and the reprogramming of limiting beliefs, which ultimately led her to become a passionate advocate for partnership parenting.

Through her in-person work with teens at  Project World School,  Lainie designs programs vital to healthy adolescent development including  risk taking, questioning everything  (rebellion), working in collaboration (social learning) and building consensus in a community setting. Her programs are always rooted in secure attachment principles, inspired by the work of Dr. Daniel Siegel and other leading researchers.

These experiences have allowed her to create spaces where teens are genuinely seen, heard, and understood, and where their voices and perspectives are valued. Working closely with teens has also been profoundly healing for Lainie, helping her reconnect with her own inner adolescent.

Lainie understands the challenges of adolescence and has a unique ability to meet teens where they are, offering guidance, tools, and support while honoring their autonomy. Her approach empowers teens to trust themselves, recognize their potential, and grow into confident, resilient young adults.

 While Lainie coaches parents and teens professionally and offers courses on self-empowerment, she is deeply aware that coaching can be financially inaccessible to some families. Since 2020, she has been hosting  free, two-hour weekly meetups for  open to all, providing a space for connection, support, and growth without barriers.