New Day
Educational Therapy, Parenting Coaching & Consultation
with Shannon Mulholland, M.T., Ed.D
Why Engage with New Day?
Children develop in unique ways at their own pace during their adolescent and young adult years. It can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming for parents to navigate their children's behaviors and support their academic growth. Individuals who connect with New Day often have these kinds of concerns:
I’m not sure if my child’s behavior is appropriate for this age and stage.
My child needs to develop skills and habits for learning that they will need to thrive now and in college.
I could use some help supporting my child’s social media usage and managing their social lives.
I could use some help coordinating for my newly diagnosed child at school.
My child has made a transition (middle/high school, college, post college), and things are falling apart.
Something is getting in the way of my child’s success, either socially or academically, and I’m not sure what it is.
Meet Dr. Mulholland
Developmental Learning & Parenting Specialist with Expertise in Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation
Dr. Mulholland earned her Doctorate in Education from Duquesne University in 2011. Her research was focused on understanding the attitudes of teachers and administrators in independent schools regarding students with disabilities. She was the founding Director of Support Services and later became the Head of the Middle School at a co-educational PreK-Grade 12 independent day school from 2003 to 2023. With experience as a counselor, teacher, administrator, and principal, Dr. Mulholland "links arms" with children, families, and school professionals to develop systems and strategies that support children with everyday challenges and disabilities in reaching their potential. She leverages her extensive experience, educational background, and attentive approach to assist parents in navigating the different stages of child development.
Shannon Mulholland, M.T., Ed.D., has been involved in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 education in both public and private schools as well as counseling centers since 1993. Her roles have included special education teacher, Psychology teacher, counselor, director of support services, school principal, and college professor. She is a well-known speaker on child development and parenting in the region.
Dr. Mulholland has been asked to speak to various regional audiences throughout her career on a range of topics including Raising Boys, Empowering Girls, Managing Stress in Times of Transition, Introversion, Navigating the Middle Years, and Raising Resilient Children. She is known as a kind and caring professional who is child-centered, a strategic systems thinker, and an innovative and creative problem solver. Currently, Dr. Mulholland serves as a part-time faculty member in the Psychology and Education Departments at Robert Morris University in Pennsylvania.
Unlock your child's full potential and pave the way for their success. Schedule your initial consultation today!
Dr. Mulholland will work closely with you to understand your child and address your concerns. During an initial consultation, whether in person or virtual, you'll explore the best next steps and identify the services that fit your needs.
“Having a child who is an atypical learner, it was imperative to have the proper support system at school for him to be successful. Shannon provided the expertise, guidance and the collaboration for this to occur. We have worked with Shannon for 7 years and her knowledge and dedication are unmatched. Her warmth gives comfort during the many upheavals that are normal in an adolescent's school journey. We are deeply grateful for our relationship with Shannon and credit her for our son's success.”
- Parent of a Grade 7 Student
"Dr. Mulholland provides an immediate sense of calm to our child, empowering her to feel less stress and sharing the tools to solve her own problems.
The parent-child relationship can be tense, it's nice to have Dr. Mulholland in the middle -- giving both sides a strategy to follow week to week.
Noone has time to unpack the way the kids are digitally learning. It's overwhelming and tough to identify exact resources they need to study. Dr. Mulholland has taken this burden off of our plate and I feel like my child is actually learning how to work hard for the first time.
We love talking to Dr. Mulholland. She makes us feel like our problems are normal and fixable -- it's a big relief."
- Parent of a Grade 10 Student
"Shannon was such a support during my son’s middle school years. Our son had a LOT of potential, but always seemed to struggle when dealing with peers, completing assignments, and coping with the pressures of middle school. Shannon helped our family navigate these hurdles. Her calm reassurance and guidance allowed us to develop a plan and execute on that plan. She was a resource for the entire family, calling on her years of experience and expertise."
- Parent of a Middle School Student
"Our son was a straight A student in elementary school, but everything changed in 6th grade. It's hard when your child is struggling -- you're going back and forth between discipline and motivation tactics and nothing works. Dr. Mulholland took the time to get a full understanding of our son's learning platforms and his personal behaviors in school. These are secrets you don't get from your child as a parent. The changes she's suggested are transforming the way he studies and takes tests. Within three weeks we're seeing big results and better grades."
- Parent of a Grade 6 Student