Branching with Twigs — Melissa Eastlick MSW, SWLC
From self-doubt
to self-trust.
You don't need to parent perfectly. You need tools, support, and someone in your corner who actually gets it. Let's rewrite your parenting story together.
Helping you shift from
"Am I doing this right?"
To trusting yourself as the expert on your own family.
Overwhelmed and isolated
To supported, connected, and seen.
Surviving the hard moments
To understanding what your child actually needs.
Just getting through it
To finding the joy that's meant for your family.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Constant self-doubt
Wondering if you're doing it right, every single day.
Overwhelm and burnout
Running on empty with no idea how to refill.
Conflicting advice
So much noise you've stopped trusting yourself.
Feeling disconnected
Isolated, unsupported, or like no one gets your family.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
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MSW · SWLC
20+ years
with families
Melissa Eastlick
MSW · SWLC · Parent Coach · Sleep Consultant · Human Design Guide
Hello and welcome to Branching with Twigs. I'm Melissa, and I've spent my career helping parents find their way back to the joy that's meant for their family. This work is something I loved long before I even became a parent myself.
I believe life moves like a pendulum, swinging between ease and challenge. Sometimes that pendulum gets stuck on the hard side, and all it needs is a gentle nudge. That's where I come in.
"Joy, satisfaction, peace, and fulfillment are your divine birthright. I'm here to help you take them back."
Whether you're navigating big feelings, sleep challenges, or simply wondering if you're doing it right, there's a place for you here.
"When we understand what's holding us back, we can see which parts need pruning so we can live more whole and healthy lives."
— Melissa Eastlick, Branching with Twigs
HOW I CAN HELP
Support that meets you where you are
Every family is different. Here's how we can work together.
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Therapy
Person-centered, play-based, and polyvagal-informed therapy for children, parents, and families. Rooted in exploration, creativity, and the science of connection.
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Parent Coaching
Practical, compassionate coaching for everyday parenting challenges. From tantrums to big transitions to developmental needs, support that meets you where you are.
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Sleep Consulting
Expert, compassionate sleep support for families across every life stage. Building healthy sleep habits that actually last for everyone in the house.
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Human Design
Discover your parenting type through Human Design. Understand yourself and your children on a deeper level so you can parent with more ease and less guilt.
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"Joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment are not things you have to earn. They are your birthright as a parent."
CURRENT OFFERINGS
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Every family is different. Here's how we can work together.
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Sleep 101
A practical, parent-friendly session to help you understand your child's sleep needs and build bedtime routines that actually work.
April 28 · 9:30–11:30am · $75
WHY BRANCHING WITH TWIGS
There's a reason for the name.
In short, I love sticks, twigs, and branches. There is something about a good log that invites you to sit and think about the things that need your attention. In our home, we have collections of twigs piled in multiple locations, because one never knows when inspiration will hit.
"Branching occurs during growth cycles when a tree expands its reach. And the word twig? It means to suddenly understand or comprehend."
When we understand what's holding us back, we can see more clearly which parts need pruning so we can live more whole and healthy lives. That's the work we do together. And if we do it right, we find joy along the way.
Growing always
What you'll walk away with
A deeper understanding of your child's behavior and emotional world
Practical tools you can use today, not just in theory
Confidence that you know your family better than any expert ever could
The ability to repair when things go sideways, because they will
A shift from "Am I doing this right?" to "I've got this."
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THE JOYFUL PARENTING LAB
A community where you don't have to do it alone.
The Joyful Parenting Lab is a free Skool community for parents who want real support, real conversation, and real tools without the overwhelm.
This is a place to connect with other parents, learn alongside Melissa, and show up for your family in a way that actually feels good.
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