Hi, I’m Shruti Kumar!

Welcome to Empowered Connections, a space where parenting is not about perfection but about connection, joy, and growth – both for you and your child(ren).

Born and raised in India, I moved to the Netherlands in 2015 after marrying my husband. My journey began in the world of law. I earned my master’s in international law from Leiden University but life had a different calling for me. In 2017, I became a mother for the first time, and that’s when I truly began to understand the depth, beauty, and challenges of parenting.

Parenting, I quickly realized, is relentless, intense, and deeply transformative. There’s no manual, no one-size-fits-all approach. It can feel overwhelming and isolating, yet incredibly fulfilling. As a lawyer, research was second nature to me, and soon, I found myself diving deep into parenting philosophies, child development, and the science of connection—seeking not just answers, but ways to truly show up for my children in a way they deserved.

In 2021, after surviving PTSD and welcoming my second child, I found myself once again at a crossroads—exhausted, stretched thin, yet determined to grow through it. That’s when I knew I had to take my passion beyond my own home. In 2022, I became a certified parent coach, turning my experiences, struggles, and insights into something that could help others.

Now, I am here to walk alongside you, helping you navigate the ups and downs of parenting with confidence, compassion, and connection. My mission is to support parents and caregivers in creating joy-filled, strong, and resilient families—where children feel seen, heard, and deeply loved, and where you, as a parent, feel empowered, understood, and never alone.

Let’s embrace this beautiful, messy, and magical journey together.