Raise Her Strong.
Watch Her Rise.
Parenting speaker, author, and coach Mary Willcox Smith helps mothers (and fathers!) raise daughters who rise to life’s challenges and their full potential—one moment at a time.
Modern motherhood is no joke.
From electronics dependence to rising anxiety and depression in our kids, today’s mothers face new challenges in building emotionally healthy foundations with their daughters.
IS IT JUST ME?
Why does everything turn into a standoff—from socks to screen time?
You try to stay calm, but even tiny requests feel like a big deal.
You’re not alone.
And no, it’s not just you.
WHY IS THIS SO HARD?
You’ve set limits, tried consequences—you even have a chore chart.
But now brushing teeth is a battle—and you never saw it coming.
It’s not the effort. It’s the entry point.
You just don’t have the right tools—yet.
WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?
You’ve done the bedtime routines, the pep talks, the deep breaths.
You’re holding the family together.
You’re not yelling.
You’re just tired.
This isn’t failure.
It’s time for a new way in.
If you say “Ugh. Yes.” to the above,
welcome to motherhood in the modern world.
Parenting comes with a lot of “stuff”—yours, hers, and the world’s.
And while some of it is important, what matters most is how YOU show up in the moment.
Let’s make it easier to get out of your own way and bring out the best in your kids
(and yourself).
Stop battling.
Start building.
Learn to recognize the small, daily moments that build the foundation for connection, character, and confidence
—and help your daughter thrive.
Parenting Keynotes & Signature Talks
Using a mixture of humor, humility, and hard-won advice, Mary helps mothers build meaningful, empowering connections with their daughters to improve behavior, communication, emotional health, and whole-family dynamics.
Personalized
Parent Coaching
Offered on a limited basis, Mary’s one-on-one coaching puts an experienced parenting coach in your back pocket.
Designed for moms (and dads!) seeking a customized approach to parenting, because your family is unique.
Experience
The Microstep Method™
Discover your secret weapon against stress and reactive parenting.
Learn the tiny, intentional actions that pivot you from overwhelmed to empowered and turn challenging situations into opportunities for deep connection and profound personal growth—both for your child and for you.
About
As a mother of four daughters, Mary Willcox Smith encountered the same daily struggles that many parents know so well.
Those “pile-on” moments can easily lead to disconnection, anxiety, frustration, guilt, and helplessness. Determined to empower families to address challenges early and catch worrisome behaviors while they are small, Mary created the MicroStep Method: a simple, research-driven approach that transforms how we show up in our daily interactions to create meaningful connections, growth, and lasting impact.
A Master Certified Life Coach and Positive Discipline Expert, Mary helps navigate the hard parts of parenting so moms (and dads!) can feel empowered, equipped, and ready to handle whatever life — and their kids — throw their way.
One intentional moment at a time.
“
You don’t have to be ‘Parent of the Year.’ Just be ‘Master of the Moment.’ Small shifts add up, and trust me—the long-term gains are real.”
—MARY WILLCOX SMITH
PARENTING SPEAKER, AUTHOR & COACH
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