About Alex

Hi! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Alex (she/her); I'm a stay at home mom, former school social worker, and I'm passionate about providing practical support that families can actually use.

For a decade, I worked in public schools supporting kids ages four-14 and their families. I particularly enjoyed working with kids who experienced behavior challenges in the school setting and will forever have a soft spot for those with big feelings. I combined my formal training (Master of Social Work) and professional experience with my personal parenting to create Cultivating Calm.

Most of the time I can be found at home in Wisconsin with my husband and two young sons, probably trying to figure out how to be civically engaged as a SAHM or experimenting with gluten free baking.