The Village offers parent coaching in The Greater New Orleans area. We believe in the power of connection between parent and child. We believe children are capable and deserve to have their behavior understood. And parents and caregivers deserve support and guidance, in ways that fits their specific needs. 

We can provide strategies, language suggestions and other resources to help you reach your goals. I work with parents of children ages 1-10.

  • If you need to support around specific challenges, I offer 1:1 coaching in person or online. 

  • And if you want to build your own support systems with friends, family and other parents, I offer village gatherings.


We believe everyone needs and deserves a village, but a village can be hard to come by. We offer a safe place for parents to learn and grow - because when parents feel seen and supported, they can offer the same to their children.

KArin Sandstrand

Karin Sandstrand is a parent coach and early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience supporting families and young children. Born and raised in Norway, she brings a grounded, holistic approach to her work, blending Scandinavian sensibilities with the rich cultural influence of New Orleans, where she has lived since 2006. Through her coaching practice, The Village, she helps parents become aware of intergenerational patterns, reconnect with their inner child, and parent with presence, compassion, and confidence. 

She is currently completing her certification as a Transformational Parenting Coach, deepening her work around attachment, reparenting, and nervous system regulation. With a warm and nonjudgmental presence, Karin creates safe spaces for parents to heal and grow—because when parents feel seen and supported, they can offer the same to their children.

She lives in the lower 7th Ward with her spouse, her garden and a plethora of pets.

Testimonials

Parent of Former Student

“Karin's calm presence and confidence is always encouraging. The way she communicates with our kids and to us about our kids reveals her respect for the kids as individuals and for us as unique parents. I feel like I can ask Karin anything without feeling judged and know that I will receive sound advice that takes our specific situation into perspective.”

Parent of former student

“I cannot speak highly enough of Karin as an educator and a person. She is warm, funny, intuitive, smart, and kind. You will not find anyone more attuned and relatable to children, as well as their parents. She has provided us with invaluable guidance for all three of our children as their teacher, giving us the tools and strategies to help our children grow and learn. It makes me so happy to consistently see the traits instill by Karin exhibited by our boys every day! My family feels so lucky that Karin was not only an amazing teacher to our children, but that she has become a friend.”