About Focus & Flourish
Every child has strengths—and skills that need support. At Focus & Flourish, I help children build focus, manage emotions, practice flexibility, and develop confidence through playful, purposeful activities. Drawing on more than 30 years as an educator and school principal, I tailor support to each child and give parents practical ways to reinforce these skills at home.
Focus & Follow-Through
Through games and hands-on challenges, children practice paying attention, remembering directions, planning steps, and completing tasks. Support is tailored to help each child build confidence and independence.
Emotional Skills
Children learn to recognize feelings, notice body signals, and practice ways to handle frustration. With supportive guidance, they build tools for expressing their needs and recovering when emotions feel big.
Friendship & Flexibility
Through shared play, children practice taking turns, listening to others’ ideas, solving problems, and handling changes. They learn ways to cooperate while expressing their own needs.
What Families Are Saying
"Over time, I’ve watched my son gain tools to manage his emotions, handle challenges, and regulate himself—and when he’s regulated, our entire household feels calmer and more grounded."
~Tonya
Meet Kristi
I’m Kristi McDougall, an educator and former school principal with more than 30 years of experience and a master’s degree in Family Life and Child Development.
I help children build focus, manage emotions, and strengthen the skills they need for learning, friendships, and everyday life. My approach combines playful activities, practical strategies, and a caring connection, with support tailored to each child.
I also partner with parents so they feel more confident supporting these skills at home.