Helping individuals & families build resilience.
I help individuals and families feel less alone, respond with confidence, and better support their child through practical tools, honest conversations, and hope rooted in action.
when you're looking for answers
Sometimes anxiety shows up before it has a name.
It may begin with a stomachache before school. A child who suddenly stops wanting to do the things they once loved.
Trouble sleeping. Irritability. Withdrawal.
A fear that feels bigger than the situation in front of them.
You may notice the shift without knowing what it means or how to respond.
When anxiety affects one child, it affects the whole family.
Parents need a playbook.
A place to begin. Questions to ask. Support they can trust.
And a next step that feels possible.
THE BOOK
A way forward, together.
When childhood anxiety becomes part of family life, it can be hard to know what to do next. A Family’s Playbook for Coping with Anxiety blends our family’s personal comeback story with practical strategies for recognizing childhood anxiety, building a strong support system, and helping kids move forward with confidence.
Told through Kristin’s perspective as a parent and her son AJ’s perspective from inside the experience, the book reveals both what anxiety can look like from the outside and what it feels like on the inside. Stories from eight other children and their families show the many ways anxiety can appear and remind readers that no family has to face it alone.
Part memoir, part self-help guide, and part interactive resource, the book shares what helped, what did not, and the support the Weaver family relied on along the way. Readers will learn how to recognize when something deeper may be happening, build a trusted support team, communicate more openly, find ways to navigate anxious moments, and recognize progress through small wins.
Honest about fear, uncertainty, professional care, faith, and nonlinear progress, this is not a story about finding one perfect answer. It is about becoming better equipped for whatever comes next.
This book is for
PARENTS + CAREGIVERS
A clearer way to understand and support their child
CHILDREN + TEENS
Building confidence and tools for anxious moments
TEACHERS + COACHES
Recognizing anxiety in the places children learn and play
our family’s comeback
A story we never expected to tell
From the outside, our family looked strong, steady, and accustomed to pressure. This part is the “A story we never expected to tell” needs edits. My husband, Anthony, had spent more than two decades in the NFL. Our boys grew up around competition, frequent change, high expectations, and the belief that faith and perseverance could carry us through just about anything.
Then, at 11 years old, AJ began struggling with debilitating anxiety.
The energetic, athletic child we knew suddenly had difficulty getting to school, sleeping through the night, spending time with friends, and participating in the sports he once loved. Watching our son struggle forced us to confront a kind of fear no parent is ever prepared for
As his mom, I could see what anxiety looked like on the outside. AJ was the only one who could explain what it felt like on the inside. In this book, we bring those two perspectives together and share the fear, mistakes, professional support, difficult decisions, and small wins that shaped our family’s way forward.
We chose to tell our story so other families know that anxiety does not discriminate, outward success does not make anyone immune, and no one should have to navigate a difficult season alone.
This book belongs on every parent's shelf.
As a mindfulness and emotional intelligence trainer, I recognize the profound power in their ‘playbook’ approach: it not only equips families with practical tools, but also reminds them that healing begins with connection, compassion, and small, consistent wins.
JENNIFER GRACE
Hay House Author & Lead Trainer of Insight for Life
This book is more than a story about one family’s experience with anxiety. It’s a beacon.
It’s a reminder that you’re not alone, that your feelings are valid, and that there’s a path forward. Through the brave journey of AJ, and the stories of others like him, this book gives families the one thing they need most: clarity.
JEFF DARLINGTON
Emmy Award-winning ESPN reporter
Very touching and well-written from the heart!
Childhood anxiety is a prevalent issue, and this heartfelt story lets us know how all in the family are affected each and every day and in every facet of life. A must-read for anyone who has experienced anxiety in one form or another, in a family member or just a close friend.
DR. JAMES MUNTZ
Award-Winning NFL Team Physician
Houston Texans · Houston Rockets · Houston Astros
No matter how hard things feel, gratitude can create just enough motivation to take the next step
MEET KRISTIN
Hi, I'm Kristin
My training gave me the tools.
Motherhood changed how I used them.
I am an entrepreneur, certified life coach, author, speaker, NFL wife, and mom of two. Each of those roles has shaped me, but motherhood changed the direction of my work.
Somewhere between the moves and raising two boys, I became known as “Coach Weaver’s wife” or “AJ and Justus’ mom,” . Two roles I adore and am grateful for but I realized I had lost touch with Kristin.
That realization led me to life coaching and eventually to work centered on helping others reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and move through change with greater confidence.
At age 11, AJ, began struggling with debilitating anxiety. No certification or professional training could make that experience easy. As a family, we had to learn how to recognize what was happening, ask for help, make difficult decisions, and keep finding ways to move forward. The tools I had been teaching became practices we used alongside therapy, medical care, faith, and the support of people we trusted.
Today, as the founder of Dream By Weaver Life, a certified life coach, accredited Clarity Catalyst instructor, author, and speaker, I bring professional training and lived experience together. My work is rooted in practical action, helping people strengthen their mindset and face challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Author Certified Life Coach Entrepreneur Speaker NFL Wife + Mom
client
LOVE
Working with Kristin helped me see things differently.
I stopped getting stuck in the same patterns and learned how to shift my perspective.
Having her in my corner was a real game-changer!
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Find the support that fits where you are
Kristin offers 1:1 coaching and Creative Insight Journey (CIJ) programs designed for children, adults, and organizations. Rooted in Stanford University’s Creativity in Business curriculum, the CIJ methodology blends mindfulness, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and practical mindset work to help people recognize patterns, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO THRIVE
CIJ Insight for Life
Insight for Life is an 8-week program developed for children and teens, focused on mindfulness and emotional intelligence. The course takes students on a meaningful journey of discovering their creativity, tapping into their purpose, and activating their full potential.
IF you are ready TO MAKE A CHANGE
Personal Development Coaching
Are you ready to break through limitations, build unstoppable confidence, and create lasting success? Kristin’s 1:1 coaching is designed to help you get clear on what you want, quiet the noise that keeps you stuck, and build the confidence and mindset to move forward with intention.
Together, you’ll identify limiting patterns, strengthen the habits that support you, and create practical steps toward meaningful change in your life.
IF YOU ARE READY TO GET CLEAR ON WHAT’S NEXT
CIJ Clarity Catalyst
Clarity Catalyst is an 8-week self-discovery program for adults that blends mindfulness, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and practical mindset tools. The focus isn’t just on thinking positively. It’s about recognizing the patterns, beliefs, fears, and inner dialogue that influence how you show up in your life, so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
IF YOU WANT A STRONGER TEAM
CIJ Culture Catalyst
Culture Catalyst is an 8-week program designed for corporations to strengthen emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, and connection. Kristin leads interactive training tailored around priorities such as team building, managing overwhelm, navigating uncertainty, work-life balance, mindset, and performance.
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