Nicki Brunton, known as The Patchwork Parent, is a compassionate and experienced life coach with nearly 20 years of working with youth and over 10 years in the child protection sector. As a parent of four, Nicki has firsthand experience navigating the challenges and rewards of raising children, including overcoming personal crises and building strong family connections. Her journey has included parenting through trauma, loss, and growth, making her deeply relatable to parents who feel 'messy in the middle' of their parenting journey.

Driven by her core values of courage, creativity, compassion, and connection, Nicki empowers parents to reconnect with themselves to better connect with their teens. Through her unique Patchwork Approach™, she offers 1:1 coaching and the signature 10-week PATCHWORK Parent Program, designed to help parents strengthen relationships with their teens, heal their own inner wounds, and embrace the beauty of imperfection in parenting.

Nicki’s expertise in areas such as emotional regulation, trauma-informed care, social skills development, resilience building, and positive behavior support makes her a trusted guide for families dealing with difficult situations, including addiction, mental health challenges, and parenting after trauma. Her personal stories of overcoming loss, regaining custody, and navigating her son’s struggles with addiction and criminal activity give her a unique and authentic perspective.

Nicki is also a dynamic speaker, podcast host, and writer, known for her humorous and vulnerable storytelling. She is currently writing a book, Parenting: Messy in the Middle with Sweatpants, which embraces the messy, unpredictable side of parenting while offering wisdom and support to those feeling overwhelmed.

As the founder of The Patchwork Parent, Nicki is passionate about empowering both parents and teens to feel confident, resilient, and connected. Her work extends to creating community through social media, workshops, and coaching programs, always with the goal of helping families thrive.

Whether you’re struggling to connect with your teen, facing challenges in your parenting journey, or simply looking for guidance and support, Nicki Brunton is here to help you patch the pieces together and build stronger family bonds.