Dana Saab
Certified Parent Coach & Positive Discipline Educator
Founder of Joyful Parenting Platform
A Bit About Dana Saab
Dana Saab is a certified Parent Coach and Positive Discipline Educator with a deep passion for helping parents build stronger, more joyful connections with their children. She is the founder of the Joyful Parenting Platform, where she empowers families to create harmony, empathy, and mutual respect at home.
Dana holds a BA in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis in Special Needs, a minor in Psychology, and a Teaching Diploma from the Lebanese American University. With a background as a teacher, special educator, and school social worker, Dana brings years of hands-on experience in child development and family dynamics.
After becoming a mother of two, her journey into understanding human behavior and brain development deepened. She expanded her expertise through advanced training in Positive Parenting, Life Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Sensory Processing.
Today, Dana works closely with parents and professionals to help them become confident experts in understanding and supporting their children. Her mission is to guide families in raising kind, resilient, and emotionally balanced future adults who can make the world a better place.
You can follow her insights and parenting tips through her platform:
🌸 Instagram: @joyful_parenting_
🌐 Website: Joyful Parenting (optional if she has one)
Work Experience
Dubai, UAE | 2018 – Present
Co-Founder — The Inner Sciences Foundation
Dubai, UAE | 2019 – Present
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Founded and developed Joyful Parenting, a platform dedicated to helping parents build stronger emotional connections with their children.
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Conducts workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions on positive discipline, mindful communication, and emotional intelligence for parents.
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Collaborates with schools and community centers to promote conscious parenting and child well-being.
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Creates educational content, online courses, and parenting resources to support families across different cultures and backgrounds.
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Empowers parents to navigate modern parenting challenges with empathy, awareness, and practical tools.
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Works alongside Dr. Bassam Saab to design and lead programs on personal development, emotional healing, and holistic growth.
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Develops curriculum and materials integrating scientific and mindfulness-based approaches.
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Facilitates community events, seminars, and awareness campaigns on mental health, well-being, and family relationships.
Certified Positive Discipline Educator & Parent Coach
Independent Practice | 2016 – 2018
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Completed advanced training in Positive Discipline and Parent Coaching methodologies.
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Provided customized parent coaching sessions focused on behavioral understanding, emotional connection, and effective communication.
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Supported families through personalized strategies for managing stress, sibling rivalry, and child development challenges.
Special Educator — Private Practice / Early Learning Centers
Lebanon & UAE | 2010 – 2016
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Worked with children with special educational needs (SEN), focusing on inclusion, learning support, and emotional well-being.
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Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans (IEPs).
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Conducted workshops for parents on understanding learning differences and fostering positive reinforcement at home.
🪶 Key Expertise
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Positive Discipline & Conscious Parenting
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Parent & Family Coaching
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Emotional Intelligence & Communication
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Child Development & Special Education
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Mindful Living & Relationship Awareness
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