Our Story
Welcome to Passport to Parenting, where you will hear authentic conversations about parenting toddlers to teens. Our hosts are trained professionals with personal stories and practiced skills. You'll discover engaging discussions that are both informative and entertaining. Each episode focuses on a different Positive Discipline tool or concept and is intended to deepen your understanding of your children and parenting. These tools help to reduce conflict, foster mutual respect, and create greater communication and connection with your loved ones. Passport to Parenting is committed to helping all parents navigate their parenting journey.
Ann DeWitt has a masters degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Parent Educator. She has a private practice in Lake Oswego. As a busy mom of two school aged kids, Ann brings "in the trenches" wit, wisdom and experience to her parenting classes, workshops and presentations. Ann's goal is for you to experience passion in your marriage and fun in your family. www.dewittcounseling.com
Kim DeMarchi has been an educator for more than two decades. She holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, a Master’s degree in Education, and is a Certified Parent Educator in multiple programs. Kim is Co-Founder of Empowered Parenting, which offers courses, workshops, and one on one coaching to parents, teachers, grandparents, healthcare workers, and counselors. Kim’s goal for you is to help reduce conflict, foster mutual respect, and create deeper communication and connections with your loved ones. Kim is most proud of being a wife and mother of “tween” boy/girl twins. www.empoweredparenting.com