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Child development & parenting support Calgary, Alberta

Understanding every child. Supporting growth at every stage.

Lagom Family Studio helps Calgary parents see their child more clearly, from 12 months to 18 years. We use questionnaires, observation and conversation, then give you a personal report with steps you can try at home.

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Founding familiesLaunch pricing for our first 4 families.

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Our approach

No labels. Just a clearer picture of your child, and real ways to support them at home.

12 months to 18 years, in three stages
12 mo–5 Temperament & development
6–11 Learning & strengths
12–18 Interests & career
How
Questionnaire, plus observation or consultation
You receive
A personal PDF report and action plan

Our services

Three programs,
one for each stage.

Each program starts with what you want to understand about your child and ends with a report written for your family.

Program 01

12mo–5y

Temperament, Development & Parenting Profile

Understand your child's temperament and development, and find a parenting approach that fits your family.

$149CAD Founding families $109

What's included

  • Parent temperament questionnaire
  • Age-based developmental checklist
  • In-home observation, including parent–child interaction
  • Feedback consultation with parents
  • Personal PDF report and action guide
Your report
  1. 01Child Snapshot
  2. 02Temperament Insights
  3. 03Developmental Observations
  4. 04Parent–Child Interaction
  5. 05What to Keep & What to Adjust
  6. 06Personal Action Plan

The checklist and observation are not a formal diagnosis or a standardized developmental assessment.

Program 02

6–11

Learning & Strengths Profile

Find out how your child learns, and which strengths and learning environments help them most.

$119CAD Founding families $89

What's included

  • Parent and child questionnaires
  • Strengths and interests exploration
  • Learning habits and motivation
  • Focus, follow-through and self-regulation
  • Emotional confidence and how they handle mistakes
  • Personal learning strategies and action plan
Your report
  1. 01Strengths & Interests
  2. 02Learning Habits
  3. 03Motivation & Self-Regulation
  4. 04Learning Challenges & Supports
  5. 05Personalized Learning Strategies
  6. 06Two-Week Action Plan

Questionnaires are adjusted for younger and older elementary students.

Program 03

12–18

Strengths & Career Exploration

Help your teen understand their interests, strengths and values, and explore the paths open to them.

$119CAD Founding families $89

What's included

  • Teen self-report questionnaire
  • Interests, strengths and values
  • Favourite subjects and ways of learning
  • Related programs, majors and occupations
  • Comparing career options
  • Personal career action plan
Your report
  1. 01Strengths & Interests
  2. 02Personal Values
  3. 03Career Exploration Areas
  4. 04Related Subjects, Programs & Occupations
  5. 05Career Options Comparison
  6. 06Thirty-Day Action Plan

We may use career frameworks such as RIASEC as a starting point. Results open up options. They never decide a teen's future for them.

At a glance

Little ones · 12 mo–5 School age · 6–11 Teens · 12–18
FocusTemperament, development, parentingStrengths, learning, self-regulationInterests, values, career
How we learn about themParent questionnaire and home observationParent and child questionnaires, consultationTeen self-report and consultation
You leave withA parenting guide for your childPersonal learning strategiesCareer options and an action plan

Launch prices in CAD. Travel fee is extra. We confirm the travel fee and exactly what's included before you book.

Founding families

The first four
families.

Four spots · first come, first served

To celebrate our launch, the first four families to book get a lower price on any program.

  • Ages 12 months–5 years$149$109
  • Ages 6–11$119$89
  • Ages 12–18$119$89
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How it works

From first hello
to your report.

  1. 01

    Inquire

    Send the form below. We'll get in touch to hear about your child and choose the right program together.

  2. 02

    Questionnaire

    Before we meet, you fill out a short questionnaire. In the older programs, your child or teen fills one out too.

  3. 03

    Consultation & observation

    We meet in person. For little ones, this is a home visit where we watch play and parent–child interaction.

  4. 04

    Your report

    You receive a personal PDF report with clear observations and practical next steps for home.

About

Why Lagom

lagom Swedish · just right Not too much, not too little. Support that fits your child exactly.

  • Observe first

    We start from what your child actually does, at home and in their own words.

  • No labels

    We describe traits and patterns. We don't sort children into types.

  • Useful at home

    Every report ends with small, concrete steps your family can start this week.

Every child has their own pace, temperament and way of learning. Our job is to help you see those traits clearly and turn them into small, practical changes at home.

Lagom Family Studio is a small, independent practice based in Calgary. We work with one family at a time, and the decisions always stay with you.

Portrait of Sohyeon Cheon

Founder · Play & art therapist · Social skills therapist

Sohyeon Cheon

Sohyeon has worked with children and families since 2021, as an art therapist, a play therapist and then Head Director of a developmental centre for children and families in Namyangju, Korea. There she ran social-skills groups matched to each child's temperament, met with parents every week and gave monthly parent talks.

2021
Working with children and families since
4
Child therapy and early-childhood certifications
Weekly
Parent consultations at her centre in Korea

Certifications & education

  • Child Play Therapist
  • Child Art Therapy Counselor
  • Cognitive Behavioural Counselling
  • Early Childhood Educator (ECE)
  • B.A. Psychology

Experience

  1. 2026Founder, Lagom Family StudioCalgary, Alberta
  2. 2025Partnership agreementGyeonggi Provincial Office of Education
  3. 2024Partnership agreementEducational institutions in Gyeonggi Province
  4. 2023Head DirectorDevelopmental Center for Children and Families, Namyangju
  5. 2022Guest lecturesExternal educational institutions
  6. 2021Play TherapistDevelopmental Center for Children and Families, Namyangju
  7. 2021Art TherapistPsychology centre, Daejeon

Before Lagom

Where we started.

Sohyeon led social skills groups and play sessions at her centre in Korea, and gave guest lectures at daycares and educational institutions. The same approach comes with us to Calgary: observe first, play together, and keep parents close.

Social skills group class, at the centre in Korea
Social skills group class
Movement play room, at the centre in Korea
Movement play room
Social play, at the centre in Korea
Social play
Guest lectures at daycares and educational institutions, at the centre in Korea
Guest lectures at daycares and educational institutions
Making something together, at the centre in Korea
Making something together

FAQ

Good
questions.

Who is this for?

Families with children from 12 months to 18 years in Calgary and some nearby communities. If you live outside the city, ask us and we'll let you know if we can come to you.

Is this a diagnosis?

No. Our questionnaires, checklists and observations are not a medical or psychological diagnosis, and they are not standardized tests. If we notice something that needs a specialist, we'll tell you and recommend speaking with a qualified professional.

How does a session work?

You fill out a questionnaire first. Then we meet in person for a consultation or, for little ones, a home observation. After that we write your PDF report.

Is there a travel fee?

Yes. The travel fee depends on where you live and is charged separately. We confirm the amount before you book.

How long does it take?

The questionnaire takes about 10–15 minutes and the visit about 45 minutes. Your report arrives within 7 days.

Which languages do you work in?

Sessions and reports are available in English or Korean.

Inquiry & booking

Tell us about
your child.

Send a short note and we'll get back to you to talk through the right program. Founding spots go to the first four families.

We use your information only to reply to your inquiry and provide our services. We handle it in line with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), and we never sell or share it.

Prefer email? cjsthgus1@gmail.com

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Launch pricing for the first 4

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