Gale McKoy Wilkins
Gale McKoy Wilkins, M.A. is a Certified Family Life Coach Expert (CFLCE) who specializes conflict resolution, mental health, and behavior shifts for teens and parents. Gale serves as the founder of the family life coaching organization Project Arrow and the nonprofit Family Education Initiative. She is a current member of the International Coaching Federation. Previously, Gale worked as the executive director of a statewide women and youth advocacy agency in the N.C. Department of Administration. She was educated at North Carolina State University’s Family Life Coaching Graduate program and holds a masters in Leadership, along with a Human Services degree from William Peace University.

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6 Tips for Paving the Path to the Best You

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Finding Victory Over Fear

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5 Steps Parents Can Take to Deal with Disappointed Teens

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How Parents Can Shift from Chasing to Choosing

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5 Ways to Celebrate the Small Wins this Year

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It’s Just a Phrase: Translating Your Teen’s Slang and Its Impact

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Stop Setting Yourself Up for Failure: Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

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5 Ways to Help Your Teens Get Out of Their Comfort Zone

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7 Tips to Help You Be a Better Parent

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3 Coaching Tools to Help Your Teen Finish the School Year Strong

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The Parent Perception Gap: Just How Engaged are Your Teens in School?

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3 Reasons to Grow Your Family’s Ability to Hope

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How to Raise Teens Amidst 2025’s Top Issues

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The New Year’s Mantra for Moms: I Am Not Afraid Anymore

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Finding Farewells, New Beginnings, and Potential for Teens This Fall

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Whatever It Takes: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Teens Through Challenges

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