Be The Kind Of Parent
You Want To Be
1
Trust
Create a relationship with your children based on trust, connection and collaboration
2
Harmony
Experience peace, harmony and mutual understanding with your children
3
Healing
Heal the wounds you experienced as a child, so your children don’t have to
No parent starts off knowing what to do...
And without Conscious Effort, Our Parenting Methods Can Create Conflict Instead of Connection.
The authoritarian way most of us have been taught to parent, creates conflict and frustration, endless power struggles and leaves us with broken and distant relationships with our children.
When we parent our children without working through our own history, we are destined to repeat painful patterns we ourselves experienced as children, no matter how badly we want it to be different.
It’s Never Too Late to Turn Things Around
No matter what your relationship with your child(ren) looks like right now, there is hope. Depending on where things are at, it can be hard to believe there is truly another way. But I promise you there is.
None of us start off as parents knowing what to do. We create plans, try to be the people we want to be and watch as our idealistic imaginings get run over by the reality of daily life and the immense pressures of caring for our kids.
Hello! I'm Torrie
Hi, I’m Torrie — founder of Operation Family. I'm a social worker with a master’s degree and have over 25 years of social work experience. I am a parenting class facilitator and creator of The Baby Doll Project.
I created this space because I genuinely believe strong families change lives — and this work is not just my passion, it’s my purpose.
I’m a wife and a mom, so I get it. The chaos, the questions, the “Is it just my kid?” moments — you’re not alone. That’s why Operation Family is a judgment-free zone where real talk, real strategies and real support come together.
Whether you’re figuring out how to raise kind children, change generational cycles or just trying to make it through the week without losing your cool — I’m here for it, and for you.
I offer individual and group parenting classes, private coaching and much more (see service section).
Come join me on my mission to change the world, one family at a time.
The traditional ‘POWER-OVER’ model of parenting isn’t working
Which makes you feel like you’re going to spend the rest of your life struggling with your children and continue to feel like you’re just not doing a good job as a parent.
I believe that the real issue is that we’re not taught how to be the kind of parents most of us long to be so we end up slipping into the patterns that were ingrained in us in our own childhoods.
I understand how hard it is to ask for help as a parent. Which is why when you contact me, you will be met with understanding, a non-judgemental openness and a supportive, personalized, effective plan that I will personally guide you through every step of the way.
"At the end of my rope, Operation Family threw me a life line.
Navigating the preteen stage proved to be harder than I imagined. I thought I was ready for the stage in life, and boy was I wrong. I tried all I knew, and everyone just ended up frustrated and angry at the end of the night.
Operation Family taught me that every child is different. And every child needs different things as they go through different stages of life. Who knew that having conversations in our kitchen with Operation Family would lead us to a system that works well for us? Did it take buy-in from the entire family?
Yes! But with the commitment we made as a family, we were able to take the methods and strategies taught to us and run. Operation Family helped us even more than we expected."
-Maria N.
"As a former foster youth, I attended a workshop called The Baby Doll Project. This workshop was designed to show parents or future parents the reality of having a child. We were given names, ages, and a bit more detail about the kids.
Then we broke down how we would take care of the child and change generational cycles. I can most definitely say that this workshop opened my eyes. It was very beneficial when it comes to learning about my future with having a child."
-H.S
How It Works:
When you book a call with me, we’ll sit down together and talk so I can get a sense of what’s going on for you and your family and where I can offer support.
I’ll explain my approach and the options we have for working together. You can ask any questions you have and see what type of support would be the best fit for your life and schedule.
If it feels right to you, we can book our first session and get started. If it’s not a good fit, I will do my best to offer alternative resources or suggestions for support, wherever possible. There’s no pressure of any kind, simply an opportunity to see if we are a good fit to work together.
"Torrie has a unique style when it comes to nurturing individuals into a better version of themselves. This transformation enables participants to become the positive influence they aspire to be for their children and households.
Torrie’s career in social work has made her an expert in helping individuals from diverse backgrounds grow into healthy parents and in strengthening family units as a whole."
-D. Wilson
"Torrie’s workshop was engaging, relevant, and impactful. The thoughtful baby scenarios provided participants an opportunity to reflect on how different parenting styles shaped their own lives and how their choices will impact their children.
I truly believe the youth left the session feeling empowered, equipped with valuable insights, and motivated to become better parents."
-Lorraine W.
Let's Talk!
Set up a time for us to meet, so that you can stop blaming yourself. And instead take the first step towards becoming the kind of parent you know you can be.
Ready to shift your experience of parenting to peace, harmony and connection?
