Our Story
Hi!
Our story began when we met as Occupational Therapists (OTs) working in the same school district in Massachusetts. We worked in different schools but when we participated in professional development together we found that we got excited about the same topics, had similar takeaways, and were aligned in our therapeutic approaches.
When the COVID pandemic began and school-based services were provided remotely, we spent more time directly with our students’ parents than ever before. We found that families were really looking for help with understanding and supporting their child’s needs at home. Additionally, with a new-found appreciation for self-care during this time of change, parents were becoming increasingly aware that they needed direct support for themselves as they worked to help their children.
In response, we began putting more emphasis on coaching the parents of children we were working with, and we noticed the large positive impact this type of support had on their families’ everyday lives. We wanted to help even more families, so we started offering our services to family and friends…and thus began The OT Parent Coaches!
- Jen & Carrie
About the Co-Founder
Jen Papasodoro
Hello! I’m Jen and I have been an Occupational Therapist for over 30 years, working in adult neurological rehabilitation for the first part of my career before moving into pediatrics and schools, and ultimately parent coaching. I live with my husband outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and we have two young adult children.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, cooking, and browsing antique shops, general stores, and local hardware stores. Also, every year before the Oscars, my husband and I watch all the films nominated for Best Picture!
