Message Our Team

At Nitka Parenting, we believe that meaningful conversations begin with empathy, presence, and the desire to be helpful—not just efficient. Whether you’re seeking support on your motherhood journey, have a question about toddler milestones, or simply want to share a parenting story, you’re in the right place. This page isn’t just a contact form—it’s your invitation to connect with real people who care deeply about your parenting experience.

Nitka Parenting was founded on a simple but powerful truth: raising children is both the most personal and the most universally shared experience in the world. What makes it beautiful—its unpredictability, its wonder—is also what makes it hard. That’s why we’re here.

You may be reaching out as a first-time parent with questions about nighttime routines, a seasoned mother looking for tools to navigate toddler speech development, or a curious reader who stumbled upon our site while holding your baby in one arm and balancing a grocery list with the other. However you came to us, you are welcome here.

Our Approach to Communication

We answer questions with the same integrity and attention to detail that we put into our articles and parenting guides. If you’ve read our content before, you know what we mean: no generic advice, no rushed responses—just compassionate support grounded in reliable science and first-hand experience.

We know what it feels like to be overwhelmed by one more tab open, one more link clicked. That’s why we pledge to make this messaging space simple, human, and focused. We will listen closely. We will reply thoughtfully. And we will never make you feel silly for a question that might seem small. In parenting, small questions shape large outcomes.

Types of Inquiries We Welcome

Parenting Questions: Curious about stroller naps vs. crib naps? Wondering how to encourage independence without forcing separation? We’ll walk alongside you as you navigate.
Article Feedback: Our content grows when our readers tell us what connected and what didn’t. Your responses shape future stories.
Contributions and Collaborations: Have a story or strategy that’s helped you as a parent? We champion community wisdom and welcome your voice.
Support Topics: Need assistance with accessing a resource, finding a development guide, or navigating parenting tools on our site? We’re here to guide you through it.

About Our Team

Our team is made up of people who parent, who read the research, who test routines, and who still understand what it feels like to not have all the answers. We’re writers, editors, designers, and child development specialists who carry two mantras at once: “What does the science say?” and “What feels true in my body, in my home?”

We take extra care to make sure that your questions never land in a void or a queue that forgets your name by the time your message is opened. Each message is read with focus and replied to by someone whose goal is to reinforce—not replace—your own parenting instincts. You won’t receive robotic responses here. You’ll receive responses grounded in warmth, clarity, and usefulness.

Our Founder’s Vision

Draxian Vosswyn, the founder of Nitka Parenting, envisioned a space where parenting was not simply “taught” but explored in conversation—with honesty, kindness, and ongoing discovery. After noticing how disconnected so many parents felt in their daily decision-making, he created a platform to act as a reassuring voice amid the noise. His approach combines practical insight with deep emotional awareness. Draxian’s guidance is woven through everything we do. What began as notes jotted during late-night pacing with a newborn evolved into a highly regarded hub of parenting wisdom. His belief has never wavered: “Trust parents. Support their learning. Honor their context.”

Regional Understanding, Personalized Support

Based in Springfield, Missouri, we understand the rhythms of parenting in the Midwest, from humid summers that complicate outdoor toddler routines to school calendars that shape nap windows and home rhythms. We also know that the internet allows us to help parents far beyond Missouri’s borders. No matter where you’re reaching out from, our responses will reflect the climate, culture, and community that surrounds you.

So if you’re dealing with snowy school closings or helping a toddler through seasonal allergies, mention it. The more context we have, the more relevant our support can be. Parenting doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it unfolds where you live, hour by hour.

When and How You’ll Hear Back

All inquiries are handled during business hours: Open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM CST. Messages received outside of these hours will be answered the next business day. Our goal is to respond within 48 hours, but even if it takes one day more, know that your message has been received and prioritized—never archived as a number.

We answer messages based on complexity and urgency. If you’re sharing feedback that can shape our next feature, you’ll receive a reply timed appropriately to that flow. If you’re facing a more immediate parenting challenge—like cutting through conflicting advice about nap regressions—we do our best to offer timely guidance.

Accessibility and Respect for All Caregivers

Parenting is not a monolith, and Nitka Parenting does not cater to only one “ideal” scenario. We support single-parent homes, LGBTQ+ families, adoptive parents, community caregivers, blended households, and families navigating cultural traditions that may not appear in mainstream discussions. Our messaging approach respects these realities.

If you need our message thread in a particular format for accessibility—larger font, subject-only digests, or screen reader-friendly layout—just tell us. We’ll accommodate because inclusion is foundational, not an afterthought.

How to Reach Us

You can send your questions or comments directly to our team via email at [email protected]. Whether you’re inquiring about a specific parenting topic or want to share feedback on one of our toddler development guides, you’ll be responded to by a real member of our team who values your time and insight.

Our physical address is: 1264 Locust View Drive, Springfield, Missouri 65622, United States.

Prefer phone contact? We’re also available at +1 417-202-0337 during business hours.

What Happens After You Contact Us?

Once we receive your message, we’ll route it to the team member best suited to respond. Messages with developmental concerns go to our child-growth editors; website issues are handled by our tech and experience team; heartfelt notes about your parenting journey are shared with our editor-in-chief (yes, really).

If your question has already been covered in a recent article or guide, we might share a personalized summary alongside a relevant link or resource. If it’s a topic we haven’t explored yet but feel others would benefit from, we’ll flag it for future content development—and credit your curiosity as the spark.

Not Sure Where to Begin? Start Here

Whether you’re processing a tough milestone or just curious if your toddler’s banana obsession is a phase or a personality trait, know that Nitka Parenting is here to walk beside you. The best time to reach out is when something is on your mind—before you’ve doubted it into silence.

If you’re new to the Nitka Parenting family, a great way to orient yourself before messaging is to visit one of our core guide categories and see what resonates. You might begin by exploring our practical and empowering insights on parenthood at Nitka Parenting.

Thank You for Trusting Us

When you take time out of your parenting day to write to us, that’s a gift. That’s a moment invested in clarity and connection. We don’t take that for granted.

To all the parents who write in: thank you. Your questions guide our focus, your stories fuel our content, and your care reshapes the parenting culture we’re building together.

We look forward to hearing from you—and even more than that, we look forward to listening.