Michele Kelber Consulting 

Transform your approach to  childcare

Michele Kelber is the founder and owner of Gantry Kids & Teens, as well as the author of How Not to Ruin Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Raising Happy, Independent, Equipped Children. She's spent decades working with children aged 3-16 and their families, building tomorrow's leaders today.


How Not to Ruin Your Kids provides a consulting arm where Michele is using her lifetime of experience and expertise to help others succeed.


Schedule time with the How Not To Ruin Your Kids team to learn how to overcome the challenges of raising kids in our modern world, ways to create a better parenting journey, or strategies to build a thriving childcare business.


Armed with an MBA, legal degree, and years of experience guiding kids and running a business, Michele can't wait to connect with you.

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How Not to Ruin Your Kids CONSULTING Services

From running parenting workshops to refining business strategies, Michele and her team have collaborated with parents and professionals from all over to foster success for children and their families.

Parenting Partnership

Join a biweekly group chat to share your parenting experiences. Each call covers a different theme, providing helpful hints to meet and overcoming tricky parenting pitfalls.

Parenting WOrkshops

Looking for the perfect parenting workshop guest speaker? Partner with the How Not to Ruin Your Kids team to deliver remarks on a range of  topics critical to parenting success at your next workshop or gathering.


Special Events

Michele is available for live webinars, public speaking & podcast appearances.  PTAs, childcare providers, schools & educational teams, STEAM conventions, and groups combating technology and childrearing have all hired Michele to lead conversations in revolutionizing childhood experiences.

1-on-1 Parent Consultant

Enjoy private calls with our team to explore parenting. This is a safe space to share challenges, overcome obstacles, and find wins with an expert in the field. Great for single parents, co-parents, and more!

Facility & Staff Development

Tap into years of business insights to bolster your kids program — or start one from scratch! Work with our team to create a program that truly makes an impact for kids and families alike.

Happy Kids. Happier Parents.

How Not to Ruin Your Kids' work has left an indelible impact on the kids, parents, and professionals interacted with each and every day.

But don't just take our word for it. 

five stars

A refreshing voice in an over-saturated parenting market, Michele offers frank and honest tips for how to grow and develop the children in your life. Anyone can take away insights from the stories she tells, whether you are a parent-to-be, mentor, or respected adult in a child's life.

C. A. Brady

May 15, 2024

five stars

[Michele Kelber]...is smart, funny, and obviously brimming with lots of experience.

I appreciate the no-nonsense approach and found myself underlining and staring at so many useful reminders, which I reference frequently.

Alrac715

February 14, 2024

five stars

Ms. Kelber uses the developmental theories of the most important psychologists of the twentieth century, along with her own extensive experience, to support her practical guidelines and suggestions on how raise independent and loving kids.

Deb N.

July 21, 2024

Ready for a partner in your childcare journey?

Join the team for a free, no-strings-attached discovery call! It's a great way to see if she can help you achieve your goals.

Together, you'll explore your motivations, mission, interests, and ways to create a plan that helps you succeed!


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how not to ruin your kids book

How Not to Ruin Your Kids

Do you ever wish kids came with an instruction manual? You aren't alone. After years of working with kids and building a successful business, Michele Kelber captured her expertise and experience in her new book, How Not to Ruin Your Kids. Get your copy today!


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