Happy Parent


"I cannot speak highly enough of Lina and the life-altering work she does. Her narratives, gentle guidance and truths help shape us as parents, which in turn help shape the lives of our children...which in my mind, is the most important work we engage in as a community."


Julieth Dabdoub



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Hi, I’m Lina Acosta Sandaal, MA, LMFT


I am a psychotherapist, development expert, writer, and founder of Stop Parenting Alone, a parenting education and social emotional consulting program in Miami, FL. I am the Head of School at KLA Academy in Miami, FL. I write on social emotional learning for Macmillan Education. I am one of the human development experts for Telemundo’s national broadcasts and a consultant for MomsRising an advocacy group for family rights in the United States. My mission is for all parents to fall in love with their parenting journey. I look forward to helping you with your journey