We teach kids how to
handle the tough moments
school does not prepare
them for.

Real-life skills. Practiced Here.

Free online parent intro. No commitment.

Illustration: three children running out of an open doorway, with an owl beside them

What your child actually does here.

Kids do not need another lecture on good behavior.
They need a safe space to practice what to say.

Inside a 90–120 minute session

  1. Illustration: a fox with a speech bubble

    Start with a real scenario

    Friendship drama, peer pressure or a group chat turning mean.

  2. Illustration: a bear pointing at a signpost with arrows going both ways

    Map the hidden options

    Discover four or five practical choices they had not considered.

  3. Illustration: an owl and a fox talking

    Practice out loud

    Test responses in short role-plays, where the pressure is zero.

  4. Illustration: an elephant holding a card with a star on it

    Take one habit home

    Leave with one useful tool to try during the week.

Built for the social challenges at every age.

Sessions run weekly in cohorts of 5–10 children:

AI-generated image, not TSR participants: two young children talking in a living room

Ages 6 to 8

Sharing feelings, handling losing a game, speaking up when something feels unfair, and asking adults for help with confidence.

AI-generated image, not TSR participants: two girls talking and gesturing

Ages 9 to 11

Dealing with changing friendships, playground rumors, teasing, and learning how to say no without starting a fight.

AI-generated image, not TSR participants: a group of preteens talking in a circle

Ages 12 to 14

Navigating group chats, social exclusion, peer pressure around school rules, and standing ground without following the crowd.

AI-generated image, not TSR participants: two teenagers in conversation

Ages 15 to 16

Handling independence, academic stress, high-stakes peer situations, and making sound choices as adulthood approaches.

Redmond + Bothell, WA

Age-group photos are AI-generated and illustrative, not TSR participants.

Natalie DuKane, lead facilitator, with two children
Natalie DuKaneLead Facilitator

Who will guide my child?

The adult in the room
is the whole point.

“Kids do not get told what to do here. They practice deciding, until trusting their own judgment becomes second nature.”
  • 10+ yearsmentoring youth and families.
    Dance education, leadership programs and community initiatives
  • Life coachblending strategic thinking, mentorship and deep listening
  • Leadership rolesacross music, media and entertainment
  • Dual bachelor’s degreesin Business Economics & Dance,
    University of Idaho

Session standards

Common questions
from parents.

Will a shy child feel uncomfortable?

No. Participation is never forced. In a small group of 5 to 10, quiet children have space to think, observe and speak.

Is this therapy or counseling?

Neither. We don’t teach a school syllabus and we don’t provide any clinical or therapeutic service. It is structured practice at decision-making, in a group, with a facilitator.

Do you tell kids what is right and wrong?

No. We help kids find every option and think through what each one would cause. The choice, and the reasoning behind it, stays theirs.

What is the tuition?

Monthly enrollment is $199/month, month to month, with no long-term commitment. All prices exclude applicable taxes. See pricing for the detail.

Standard is $199/month, plus applicable taxes. Not satisfied after the first session? Email us within 7 days for a full refund of that month’s fee.

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See if The Situation
Room is right for
your child.

Join our next free online parent introduction. Meet Natalie, review sample scenarios, and get answers to your questions.

Direct contact / Redmond + Bothell

Questions before signing up? Call or text us at (206) 271-6650 or email team@thesituationroomwa.com.

Call or text(206) 271-6650

Emailteam@thesituationroomwa.com