Growing Joy Consulting (GJC), founded by Dr. Stacie Bancroft, is a behavioral-science-based consulting practice dedicated to helping families, schools, and caregivers foster healthier, more joyful dynamics.

We know parenting is hard—that’s why our consultants provide clear, practical strategies that families can use right away to bring more calm, connection, and confidence into daily life. Our approach blends research-based methods with compassion, making strategies simple to understand and easy to put into practice.

In addition to family support, we provide high-quality consultative services to schools and early childhood programs, helping teachers and leaders strengthen classroom management, address challenging behaviors, and create supportive learning environments.

What makes us different is that our methods are unique and highly effective: we don’t rely on cookie-cutter plans. Instead, we tailor strategies to the specific needs of each family, classroom, or program—ensuring that our guidance is not only actionable but also sustainable.