About Educate Your Child


Hi, I’m Lauren Heaydon, the founder of Educate Your Child.

I have spent over 20 years working in education and wellbeing as a teacher, inclusion specialist, counsellor, coach and hypnotherapist. In that time, I have supported hundreds of families, teachers and young people to navigate school, behaviour, anxiety and big life transitions.

As a primary, secondary and special education teacher, I understand how the school system works and how to translate that knowledge into practical support for parents. I also have a strong understanding of the NDIS and years of experience supporting children who learn in different ways. This perspective allows me to guide families with confidence, whether the challenge is academic, emotional or behavioural.

I am also a busy mum of three children, so I know firsthand how challenging and rewarding parenting can be. Parenting does not come with a manual. Every child is unique and every family faces different challenges. Sometimes parents just need someone in their corner to listen, to guide and to provide practical strategies that work in real life. That is why I created Educate Your Child.

Through my one-on-one coaching sessions, I help parents:
• Feel more confident in handling behaviour, learning and emotional needs.
• Understand school systems, NDIS processes and what supports are available.
• Build stronger relationships with their children, teens and partners.
• Develop clear routines, plans and strategies that bring calm back to family life.

I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for parents. Whether you are preparing your little one for school, navigating the teenage years or trying to make sense of diagnoses, anxiety or big transitions, I am here to help.

At Educate Your Child, my mission is simple. I empower parents with the knowledge, tools and confidence to support their children to thrive.

When I am not coaching or teaching, you will usually find me at the gym, enjoying the outdoors with my family or creating new resources to make parenting just that little bit easier.

My Qualifications

  • Diploma of Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy – Institute of Applied Psychology

  • Master Practitioner of NLP and Diploma of Strategic Coaching – Institute of Applied Psychology

  • Diploma of Counselling – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

  • Bachelor of Education – University of Sydney

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from Plenty Training

  • Certificate Three and Four in Fitness – Fitness Network Australia

  • Pilates matwork and reformer instructor – Studio Pilates


My Experience

  • Experience working as a Primary, Secondary and Special Education Teacher

  • Experience tutoring, and mentoring children and young people. Including supporting students with disabilities in mainstream school and NDIS participants. This also includes supporting their families.

  • Experience providing coaching and therapy to corporate workplaces and educational settings

  • Faculty Member and Assessor at the Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP)

  • Business owner of Mentor You, Educate Your Child and Ormeau Hypnotherapy

  • Wife, stepmother and mother