Debbie Landau Coaching

My Story

The moment I realized
love can be taught.

I spent decades in education, loving children, loving families, believing that love was enough. And then I met Irene Greaves, the founder and author of Lovescaping, and everything shifted.

Working alongside her for five years with parents and teachers, I discovered something that changed me: love is not just a feeling. It is a practice. It is something we can teach our children through the way we listen, the way we repair, the way we show up even on the hardest days.

And my deepest, most honest thought? I wish I had known this when I was raising my own kids. That is what drives me every single day. I do not want another parent to miss what I almost missed.

I use Lovescaping as my coaching framework. And I also work with parents who have specific challenges and need a thought partner to think things through. This work is simple to understand and profound to practice. That is exactly what makes it so powerful.

About Debbie

Educator. Parent.
Your thought partner.

I have spent decades in education as a teacher, principal, and parent and what I kept seeing was families that loved each other deeply but felt lost in the everyday. The power struggles, the disconnection, the exhaustion.

I know that feeling too. Parenting is hard. There is no script. And yet we are expected to get it right every single day.

I use Lovescaping as my coaching framework and I will be your thought partner, not your therapist and not a judge. Someone who sits with you, thinks through it with you, and helps you find your way back to what matters most.

I work with families in English and Spanish, because every parent deserves support in the language of their heart.

Years of leading a school taught me how families and children really work, beyond what any textbook says. I have seen what happens at home show up in the classroom every single day. I understand the full picture of a child and a family in a way that only comes from years inside schools.

I am trained to ask the right questions and create the space for you to find your own answers. I do not tell you what to do. I help you discover what you already know. Coaching is about uncovering your own clarity, not following someone else's script.

I know how children learn and how adults can show up better for them. Decades in education gave me deep insight into child development, communication, and what children actually need from the adults in their lives. That knowledge shapes every conversation we have.

I have lived what you are living. The hard mornings, the self doubt, the love that never stops even when you feel completely lost. I am not coming to this from a theory. I get it from the inside, and that makes all the difference in how I show up for you.

I am fully fluent in both English and Spanish, not just the words but the culture. Originally from Venezuela, I bring a deep cultural sensitivity and understanding to every session. All materials and sessions are fully supported in both languages. This is not just translation. It is a space where Latino families feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

The Framework

What is Lovescaping?

Lovescaping is a powerful framework built on the belief that connection is the foundation of everything. Through its 15 pillars, it gives parents practical tools to move from reaction to intention, building a home where everyone feels seen, safe, and loved.

Some of the pillars we work on together: communication, empathy, patience, trust, and so much more. Each one builds on the last, creating lasting change in how your family connects.

Lovescaping was created by Irene Greaves, author and founder of the Lovescaping framework. Visit her at lovescaping.org. As a certified Lovescaping coach, I use this approach to guide families toward deeper connection and lasting change.

Communication

Learn to truly hear each other, and to say what you mean in ways that bring you closer, not further apart.

Empathy

Step into your child's world and understand what's really driving their behavior, even when it's hard to see.

Patience & Trust

Build the steady, safe presence your child needs, and rediscover trust in yourself as a parent.

I Am a Lovescaper

by Irene Greaves

A beautiful children's book that brings the Lovescaping pillars to life through 15 everyday stories. A wonderful tool for families to read together, spark meaningful conversations, and begin practicing love in action at home. Available in English and Spanish.

Get it in English on Amazon Consiguelo en Espanol en Amazon

The 15 Pillars of Lovescaping

How do we teach love in action?

Each pillar is a practice. Not a concept to understand, but a way of showing up every day with your children and your family. Together, they build a home where love is lived, not just felt.

🙏

Humility

Embrace imperfection. Model for your child that we are always learning and growing.

💛

Empathy

Step into your child's world. Understand before you respond.

🤝

Respect

Honor the worth of every person in your home, including yourself.

💬

Communication

Listen to connect. Speak to build bridges, not walls.

🌱

Care

Show up for your child and for yourself. Care is love made visible.

❤️

Compassion

Respond to struggles with kindness. In others and in yourself.

⏳

Patience

Meaningful growth takes time. Give your child and yourself the gift of patience.

✨

Honesty

Build trust through truth. Authentic relationships begin with authentic words.

🫶

Vulnerability

Let your child see you as human. Real connection lives in real moments.

🔑

Trust

Be reliable, be sincere. Trust is the foundation everything else is built on.

🌍

Solidarity

Stand together as a family. Show your children what it means to support one another.

🕊️

Liberation

Celebrate differences. Create a home where everyone feels free to be themselves.

🌟

Gratitude

Notice the good. Teach your children to find beauty in ordinary moments.

🕊️

Forgiveness

Let go of resentment. Show your child that repair is always possible.

🌈

Hope

Lead with optimism. Hope is the pillar that holds all the others together.

My Approach

A thought partner,
not a therapist.

Parent coaching is not therapy. I am not here to diagnose, analyze, or fix. I am here to think alongside you, to ask the right questions, reflect back what I'm hearing, and help you find the clarity that's already inside you.

We will work together on real situations, real moments, and real relationships. No jargon, no judgment, just honest, practical conversations that help you show up the way you want to as a parent.

What coaching looks like

✦ A welcoming space to think out loud

✦ Practical tools you can use right away

✦ Support in English or Spanish

✦ Sessions tailored to your family's real life

✦ A partner who believes in you, even on the hard days

How We Work Together

Coaching that fits your life.

Parenting does not happen on a schedule. Sometimes you need thirty minutes to think something through. Sometimes you just need five minutes to hear a reassuring voice before you walk into a hard conversation with your teenager. Sometimes a voice note on a Tuesday morning is exactly what gets you through the day.

That is why I do not offer rigid weekly sessions that you have to show up for whether you need them or not. My coaching model is built around your real life. You buy time, and you use it the way that actually serves you. A quick phone call on the way to work. A thirty minute video chat after the kids are in bed. A voice note on WhatsApp when something comes up. I am your thought partner, not a clock watcher.

This is not therapy. This is not a course. This is a relationship — flexible, human, and always in your corner.

Free 20-Minute Introduction Call

You do not need to have it all figured out. Just show up. We meet, you share what is on your mind, I listen and reflect back what I hear. Then we explore together if coaching is the right next step for you. No pressure, no commitment. Just a real conversation.

Book your free call

Starter $200 / month

1 hour of coaching time per month. Use it however works for you — one 60 minute call, two 30 minute calls, or a quick 15 minute check in when something comes up. Phone or video, you choose. No rigid schedule. No wasted hours. Just support when you actually need it.

✦ 1 hour of coaching time, used your way
✦ Phone or video calls
✦ WhatsApp support Monday to Friday
✦ Responses within 24 hours
✦ Lovescaping resources in English or Spanish
✦ Save 10% with a 3 month commitment

Real families. Real change.

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"Your testimonial will go here. After working with Debbie I saw my family in a completely new way."

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Parent, Houston TX

★★★★★

"Your testimonial will go here. Debbie helped me understand that love is something I can practice every single day."

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Parent, Houston TX

★★★★★

"Your testimonial will go here. I wish I had found Debbie sooner. This work changed how I show up for my children."

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Parent, Houston TX

We know how to love.
But how do we
teach it?

The moment I realized
love can be taught.

Educator. Parent.
Your thought partner.

How do we teach love?

What is Lovescaping?

Communication

Empathy

Patience & Trust

I Am a Lovescaper

How do we teach love in action?

Humility

Empathy

Respect

Communication

Care

Compassion

Patience

Honesty

Vulnerability

Trust

Solidarity

Liberation

Gratitude

Forgiveness

Hope

A thought partner,
not a therapist.

What coaching looks like

Coaching that fits your life.

Free 20-Minute Introduction Call

Real families. Real change.

Your first step is free.

Let's connect.

We know how to love.But how do weteach it?

The moment I realizedlove can be taught.

Educator. Parent.Your thought partner.

How do we teach love?

What is Lovescaping?

Communication

Empathy

Patience & Trust

I Am a Lovescaper

How do we teach love in action?

Humility

Empathy

Respect

Communication

Care

Compassion

Patience

Honesty

Vulnerability

Trust

Solidarity

Liberation

Gratitude

Forgiveness

Hope

A thought partner,not a therapist.

What coaching looks like

Coaching that fits your life.

Free 20-Minute Introduction Call

Real families. Real change.

Your first step is free.

Let's connect.

We know how to love.
But how do we
teach it?

The moment I realized
love can be taught.

Educator. Parent.
Your thought partner.

A thought partner,
not a therapist.