Navigating Parenthood:
One Road at a Time
Supporting You Through The Journey That Matters Most
About Gina
Gina Horton is an engaging speaker on parenting who brings relatable stories, practical advice, and a warm empathetic tone that resonates with parents, offering both humor and valuable insights. Raising five children of her own, she has learned, failed, and continues to learn how to empower children to become their best selves. Her knowledge and experience empower parents to help children thrive and survive in today's challenging world.
She is an educator who has worked with children for over 30 years. In her roles as a Counselor, Chair of Guidance, and Assistant Principal, she has empowered students and parents to step out of their comfort zones to build resiliency. Her ability to listen, connect, and guide has helped countless individuals throughout her career.
She started her professional journey as a Suicide Prevention School Educator, facilitating workshops on suicide prevention in both middle and high schools. This led to her career as a School Counselor providing social, emotional and academic support to students and families. She developed school counseling programs, taught guidance classes, and co-led a Friday Night Youth Program of Excellence. As a Chair of Guidance, she implemented Mindfulness education and facilitated parent workshops and orientations regarding adolescence, emotional regulation and navigating through the middle school years. She successfully transitioned her role into becoming an Assistant Principal where she facilitated parent assembly programs on Raising Resilient Children and worked closely with students and families to help children learn, grow, and make good decisions. She currently works as a school counselor in an independent school where she continues to support the growth of students and parents.
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Her three decades of experience in education and as a mother of five, Gina Horton inspires, motivates and challenges individuals to become the best version of themselves. Her passion focuses on empowering parents to build stronger connections with their children, through shared wisdom, simple mind shifts, and practical advice.​​​
Testimonials
Doris Corporan
Parent
"It has been such a gift to learn and interact with Gina Horton. As a parent, I have gained so much knowledge and insight in a world cluttered with conflicting advice on how to best parent. Her extensive experience as an educator, but most importantly, as a parent, has been a gift."
Brian McConaghy
Parent, Middle School Principal
"Mrs. Horton approaches parenting with a balance of pragmatism and compassion. She encourages parents to set clear expectations while remaining sensitive to the emotional ups and downs of adolescence. Her philosophy emphasizes meeting children where they are - offering support, consistency, and grace as they navigate the challenges of growing up."
Janine Gentile
Parent, Teacher
"I found the Raising Resilient Children workshop incredibly valuable! It was affirming to realize that many of the challenges I face as a parent are real and shared by others. The session provided concrete, actionable strategies to help me support my children emotionally and socially, without overstepping or hovering. I left with a clearer understanding of how to be present and encouraging while also fostering their independence, resilience, and confidence."
Susan Bowen
Parent
"This parenting workshop is one that empowers parents to support children without enabling them to be dependent on us. I learned so much from the practical strategies and appreciated the personal stories that made this all so relatable."