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Confident Parents.
Thriving Kids.

Hi, I’m so glad you’re here!
For over 30 years, I’ve been working with children in one capacity or another, and then helping families find their footing in parenting and education. Through Learning Life, I offer tips and tools, encouragement, and support so you don’t have to feel like you’re figuring it all out alone. You get to Do What Works For You.

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Do you ever feel like the parent you want to be doesn’t quite match the parent you are right now? Maybe you feel like you should “have it all together”. But the reality looks very different. Parenting is hard. It feels like so many people make it seem effortless (with plenty of judgment on top), but we all have those tough days – the tantrums, the meltdowns, the hair-pulling moments.

And then, late at night after herding cats all day, you find yourself scrolling, Googling “parenting classes” or “coaching for parents,” wondering what on earth you’re doing. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I believe in you. I believe you can be the parent your child needs and deserves.

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About MIchayla

All About Me

Hi! I’m Michayla, or Mummy, or Mrs. Best, depending on who I am talking to 🙂 I was born and raised in Australia, have traveled and lived all over the world, and currently live in the United States with my German husband, Carsten, and our tri-national twin girls Kira and Soraya (aka Diggle and Doe). 

I am a self-confessed nerd and literature enthusiast who is a trained teacher with degrees in primary and special education. I am passionate about education and also have a lot to say about it. I love helping parents and students navigate through the crazy thing called school and everything that comes with it. 

Homeschooling my girls takes up some time, but I never stop learning, teaching, or sharing my ideas on education. The Learning this Life website, my vlog, Pocket Packs, and my coaching opportunities are all an extension of that. I want to use all my experience, lessons learned, and successes to help others.

I hope all of what I’ve said makes sense because these “About Me” sections are always hard for me to write as I struggle with what people might like to know. Am I really that interesting? Do I have to be serious and professional? Well, here are a few other things about me that I wanted to share 🙂

I used to play the tuba, still play the piano, and love show tunes, opera, and classic rock…..and The Wiggles. Research is my jam, and I cannot fall asleep at night unless I have read a few pages of a book. I write silly songs for my girls to learn new concepts (or just because). Weird fact, I really like writing training manuals.

If stranded on a desert island with only 3 things, they would be: a fully stocked library, a baby grand piano and an unlimited supply of Chinese food….oh, and my family….can I have 4?

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

★★★★★

Michayla’s wide variety of education, experience and expertise paired with her passion and hands-on approach to learning is guaranteed to enrich any learner in any learning environment! She is a brilliant and creative teacher and guide to students and their parents. Her approach is so fun and engaging for kids that they often don’t realize they’re even learning – it’s like the education equivalent of sneaking vegetables into your child’s dinner!

Kat

★★★★★

Michayla is one of the best people I know. She doesn’t just LOVE teaching she lives it in her everyday life. Michayla is beautifully gifted with a teaching gift. She makes learning fun for the parent and the child. She puts it in a way that makes sense where any parent feels they can do it, succeed at it, and feel like a hero while in it. She makes it tangible, digestible, and easy to implement. Michayla is one of those people that has a million natural ideas. If this isn’t working for you and your child, then let’s try this other thing instead. She tailors her teaching to the child personality, skill set, and strengths and in all do this makes it so fun!  As a parent you feel you can do anything after you have a conversation with her.

April

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