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Meet Maria Larrotta.

Early Education and Child Development

"A simple and actionable plan that fits right in with your life and goals."

Confidential · No medical record · Talk first, decide later.

15yrs in practice
2areas of focus
Free15-min consult

Specialties

Development And BehaviorLearning Support

01 / About Maria

Empowered parents raise confident, curious, and secure learners.

Maria Larrotta has worked in the field of early care and education since 2011. Her passion for nurturing young minds has evolved into a mission to support and educate families, helping them build stronger relationships and make empowered decisions about their child’s development and learning. With a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and over a decade of hands-on experience, Maria has held diverse roles as a Teacher, Preschool Director, Cognitive Education Clinician, and Presenter/Consultant. Her work combines academic expertise with a compassionate understanding of family dynamics, offering parents research-informed strategies that promote confidence, connection, and balance at home. Through her coaching, Maria empowers families to approach parenting with clarity and calm — guiding both parents and children to grow together in meaningful, mindful ways.

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15+ years

Practice

Focus areas

Development And BehaviorLearning Support

Virtual

Sessions

02 / Testimonials

Real wins from families after working together.

Short, approved notes from parents who booked support through Misspoppins.

Story 01
"Coaching has completely transformed my approach to parenting. I've gained clarity on how to set boundaries while fostering stronger, more connected relationships with my kids. The tools i've learned have made everyday challenges feel more manageable and have helped me be more present and patient as a parent."
Paula F.
Story 02
"Maria is the epitome of an INCREDIBLE educator. The kind of teacher we all hope our kids get to experience. Beyond the academics, she is patient, respectful and recognizes the importance of teaching emotional development and regulation. To this day she still checks in with us and sends me activities and educational videos that I can apply to our daughters growth and development. She has a gift, she is doing exactly what she was meant to be doing in this life and loves it."
Breanna B.

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05 / Packages

How we work together

Prices shown in USD. Packages can be purchased in the mobile app.

Mini

8 x 30 min over 28 days

$57

Gain insight into your current toolbox and add science-backed knowlede and tools so you can develop the skills you need to face these moments.

  • 8 sessions
  • 30 min each
  • 28 day validity
  • In these sessions, I’ll learn about the tools and strategies you currently use. From there, I’ll guide you with science-backed information and practical support to help you navigate challenging moments with confidence.
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Pro

12 x 30 min over 45 days

$57

Learn about day-to-day life with your toddler, when tantrums typically occur, and give tools and insight in best ways to implement these for decreased tatrums.

  • 12 sessions
  • 30 min each
  • 45 day validity
  • In these sessions, I’ll learn more in depth about your day-to-day life with your toddler and tools and strategies you currently use. From there, I’ll guide you with science-backed information and practical support you can implement immediately to help you navigate challenging moments with confidence.

Elite

16 x 30 min over 60 days

$57

Deeply understand your daily patterns and your child's patterns of behavior, gain understanding of a toddler's emotional intelligence, and what skills to develop to better face tantrums and outbursts,

  • 16 sessions
  • 30 min each
  • 60 day validity
  • In these sessions, we’ll go in depth about your day-to-day life with your toddler and specific repeated battles you are facing. We will break down the what’s, why’s, and how’s of a toddler's emotional development and I will offer you science-backed information and practical support that actually works so that you can face these challenges head on, and be prepared to predict the patterns in your child’s behavior and put out those little fires before they grow.

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06 / Book a session

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07 / FAQ

Common questions,
honest answers.

Everything you need to know before booking your first call.

Parent coaching is a collaborative process designed to help you better understand your child's behavior, development, and needs. We work together to identify practical strategies that support your child and your family.

If you feel stuck, confused, or just wanting some support, validation, and guidance, you will benefit tremendously from parent coaching. Whether it is for behavior and daily life struggles with your children or curiosities about their development and learning, my vast experience in teaching and coaching will be a guiding light for your journey.

No. I do not provide diagnoses or medical services. Parent coaching is focused on education, support, and developmentally informed strategies.

No. Parent coaching and therapy are different services. Parent coaching focuses on education, support, child development, and practical strategies for navigating parenting concerns.

30 minutes. Making them quick and easy to fit into your schedule. If your needs and goals require longer sessions, we can come up with a plan.

It depends on your needs and goals which we will establish in our first FREE consultation call. Typically, I lean towards recommending 1-2 times per week. I want to fit INTO your schedule not take it over.

The first step is to reach out. We'll start with a conversation about your child and the support you are looking for.

Ready when you are. The first 15 minutes are on me.

No upsell, no pressure, just a conversation about your family.