Want to Support Your Kids to Be the BEST version of themselves?
That's Awesome!
Who is Supporting YOU Though?
We've Built a Support Community for YOU With Ongoing Access to World-Class Masterclasses, Direct Access to Experts, Warm Group of Parents and More!
*Early Bird Special Ends TONIGHT (May 17, 2021) at 11:59pm CDT
It's ironic, isn't it?
Before we have kids, we don't learn about parenting.
And after we have kids, who has the time?
Technically, we're doing the hardest job on the planet - raising human beings - with little or no prior training, some hearsay knowledge and a lot of 'gut feeling'!
Is it any wonder so many parents feel so overwhelmed and frustrated so often, in spite of having the best intentions in our hearts?
It's time to change this!
So we built a support community for you like no other!
Because, when you have the best support for yourself, you can give the best support to your kids!
Introducing...
The AFineParent Academy
The AFineParent Academy is a Positive Parenting platform designed specifically to provide THREE key elements of support for dedicated, growth-minded parents like you:
#1
Powerful Tools & Insights
You get effective parenting tools and insights from 68 popular parenting and personal development books condensed into quick hour-long masterclasses for you to watch while you do your chores! Learning and growing as a parent couldn't be easier than this!
#2
Friendly Community
You get to be part of a private Facebook group of like-minded committed parents just like you. No matter where you are in your parenting journey and what you are going through, we get you and we've got your back! This is a place you will fit right in.
#3
Expert Support
You get ongoing support from knowledgeable experts through our live group Q&A calls. Our wide array of experts have decades of experience working with parents and kids. We can help you get "unstuck" no matter your situation or your kids ages!
Confident Parenting Is a Learned Skill, Not an Innate Talent
We don't expect our kids to automatically know how to ride a bike, read a book or even tie their shoelaces on their own...
Why then do we expect ourselves to automatically know all about raising tiny little human beings into happy, compassionate, successful adults, without any training or support?
If you're struggling with parenting, it's not because you're a bad parent.
If you feel overwhelmed, it's not because you're incapable.
If you feel like you're failing your kids, it does not mean you're a failure!
It just means it's time to pick up some new skills and better support!
And, we've got you covered.
6 Reasons Why The AFineParent Academy Is Perfect for You
#1
Learning Made Easy
We've condensed ideas from 68 popular parenting and personal development books into packed hour long masterclasses, so you can learn fast and move on. Compare that to reading 68 books or listening to the 6+ hour audio versions!
#2
Designed for Convenience
When you join, you get INSTANT access to our full library of masterclasses. Watch them whenever you need them, anywhere you want and in any order. Plus, you also get downloadable mp3 audio and printable pdf transcript files!
#3
Incredible Support
You'll be part of a community of like-minded parents who will always have your back. And we'll bring in 3-4 experts each month to answer questions that come up during everyday parenting. It's the best support you can get for your parenting!
#4
Experts You Can Trust
The experts in all our Q&A calls and masterclasses have years, if not decades, of research and clinical experience working with both parents and children. Plus, they're parents too. So you get proven ideas and strategies, not just hearsay or opinions!
#5
Get Answers 24x7
No matter where you're located, or what the time is, or the age of your child, or the specific challenge you are facing... Between our masterclasses, community and support calls, you will always have a way to get quick, timely answers!
#6
Unbeatable Value
When you join the Academy, for the cost of ONE fast food family meal each month, you get insights, strategies and support for your parenting that can have a transformational impact on your whole family which will last for generations!
#1
Learning Made Easy
We've condensed ideas from 68 popular parenting and personal development books into packed hour long masterclasses, so you can learn fast and move on. Compare that to reading 68 books or listening to the 6+ hour audio versions!
#2
Designed for Convenience
When you join, you get INSTANT access to our full library of masterclasses. Watch them whenever you need them, anywhere you want and in any order. Plus, you also get downloadable mp3 audio and printable pdf transcript files!
#3
Incredible Support
You'll be part of a community of like-minded parents who will always have your back. And we'll bring in 3-4 experts each month to answer questions that come up during everyday parenting. It's the best support you can get for your parenting!
#4
Experts You Can Trust
The experts in all our Q&A calls and masterclasses have years, if not decades, of research and clinical experience working with both parents and children. Plus, they're parents too. So you get proven ideas and strategies, not just hearsay or opinions!
#5
Get Answers 24x7
No matter where you're located, or what the time is, or the age of your child, or the specific challenge you are facing... Between our masterclasses, community and support calls, you will always have a way to get quick, timely answers!
#6
Unbeatable Value
When you join the Academy, for the cost of ONE fast food family meal each month, you get insights, strategies and support for your parenting that can have a transformational impact on your whole family which will last for generations!
*Early Bird Special Ends TONIGHT (May 17, 2021) at 11:59pm CDT
Here Are the Masterclasses You Can Watch At Any Time When You Become a Member
20 Masterclasses From Our Current Conference
Dr. Laura Markham
Peaceful Parenting Masterclass
Dr. Tina P. Bryson
Power of Showing Up
Masterclass
Hal Runkel
Screamfree Parenting
Masterclass
J. Faber & J. King
Parenting 2-7 Year Olds
Masterclass
Dr. Lawrence Cohen
Playful Parenting Masterclass
Dr. Ross Greene
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Masterclass
Dr. Mona Delahooke
Understanding Behaviors Masterclass
Susan Stiffelman
Getting Kids to Cooperate Masterclass
Dr. Peg Dawson
Executive Skills Masterclass
Julie Lythcott-Haims
Fostering Independence Masterclass
Dr. Victoria Dunckley
Screen Reset Masterclass
Lynn Lyons
Breaking Free from Anxiety Masterclass
Kim John Payne
Handling Stress in Children Masterclass
Greg McKeown
Essentialism
Masterclass
Amy McCready
Me, Me, Me Epidemic
Masterclass
Dr. Rick Hanson
Hardwiring Happiness
Masterclass
Holly D. Reid
Money Lessons for Kids Masterclass
Casey O'Roarty
Managing Our Emotions Masterclass
James Clear
Behavior Change Masterclass
Mercedes Samudio
Removing Shame from Parenting Masterclass
Mark Wolynn
Inherited Family Trauma Masterclass
Judy Arnall
Positive Discipline Tools Masterclass
Jessica Lahey
School Success Masterclass
Dr. Mary Kurcinka
Parenting Spirited Kids Masterclass
Dr. Tina Bryson
The Yes Brain Masterclass
Dr. Devorah Heitner
Navigating the Digital World Masterclass
Rebecca Eanes
Solution-Oriented Discipline Masterclass
Dr. Becky Bailey
Conscious Discipline Masterclass
Dr. Deborah Gilboa
Teaching Kids Responsibilities Masterclass
Heather Shumaker
Renegade Parenting Masterclass
Katie Hurley
Raising Assertive Kids Masterclass
Roma Khetarpal
Non-Verbal Communication Masterclass
Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Conscious Parenting Masterclass
Dr. Michele Borba
Raising Empathetic Kids Masterclass
Dr. Laura Markham
Sibling Rivalry Masterclass
Patty Wipfler
Listening Partnerships Masterclass
Shawn Achor
The Science of Happiness Masterclass
KJ Dell’Antonia
Happier Parenting Masterclass
Dr. Laura Markham
Staying Connected With Kids Masterclass
Maryann Jacobsen
Parenting Picky Eaters Masterclass
Susan Greenland
Mindful Games for Kids Masterclass
Lori Lite
Handling School Stress Masterclass
Jennifer Lehr
Positive Encouragement Masterclass
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore
Dealing with Bullying Masterclass
Dr. William Stixrud
Self-Driven Child Masterclass
Betsy Brown Braun
Brat-Proofing Kids Masterclass
Dr. Daniel Siegal
Parenting Adolescents Masterclass
Alissa Marquess
Connection Rituals Masterclass
Dr. Peter Gray
The Free Play
Masterclass
Amy Morin
Mental Strength Masterclass
Leeza Steindorf
Conflict Resolution Masterclass
Katie Hurley
No More Mean Girls Masterclass
Dr. Laura Markham
Emotionally Intelligent Parent Masterclass
Suzi Lula
Handling Mom Guilt Masterclass
Tracy Cutchlow
"Say What You See" Masterclass
Ariadne Brill
Time In
Masterclass
Dr. Kathy Koch
Multiple Intelligences Masterclass
Dayna Abraham
Kids Activities & Games Masterclass
Pam Leo
Decoding a Child’s Needs Masterclass
Dr. Ramona Zebriskie
"Forever" Relationships Masterclass
Lenore Skenazy
Free Range Kids Masterclass
Dr. Melanie Greenberg
Managing Parenting Stress Masterclass
Douglas Haddad
Self-Motivated Kids Masterclass
Jessica Joelle Alexander
Danish Way of Parenting Masterclass
Sheila McCraith
Stop Yelling at Kids Masterclass
Kate Orson
Responding to Tears Masterclass
Janine Halloran
Coping Skills for Anxious Kids Masterclass
Tosha Schore
Staylistening Masterclass
Our Experts Have Been Featured In
*Early Bird Special Ends TONIGHT (May 17, 2021) at 11:59pm CDT
Great Parents are Made, Not Born!
You can be the calm, confident, happy and supportive parent you always wanted to be.
You can create a family where kids cooperate because they want to and not because they're afraid of threats and punishment.
You can weather the storms of everyday living with your toddlers, preschoolers, little kids, tweens and eventually even teens with respect, kindness and dignity.
You can raise happy, well-adjusted and successful adults.
All you need are the right tools and the right support, and we've put it together for you!
Beyond Masterclasses:
Ask Our Experts All of YOUR Questions!
We don't just want to give you these powerful, life-altering masterclasses... We want to support you every step of the way in the course of your everyday parenting.
So, 3-4 times a month we bring in experts to answer your questions and help you get unstuck.
You can attend as many calls as you want!
Here's Our Current Monthly Call Schedule
★ Week #1: Ask the Expert Call with Julie King
In the first week of each month, we host an open Q&A call where you can ask questions about any challenge you are facing.
Our expert for this call, Julie King, has been educating and supporting parents since 1995 and has conducted countless workshops based on both her book How To Talk So LITTLE Kids Will Listen, as well as the classic bestseller How To Talk So Kids Will Listen, And Listen So Kids Will Talk and is uniquely positioned to answer any questions you have!
★ Week #2: Spotlight Session
In these calls we focus on a different "Spotlight" topic each month.
For each call, we bring in the leading expert on the topic and you can ask them any question you have.
Here is a sample of some of our past Spotlight Session calls to give you an idea of what to expect.
Jeanne-Marie Paynel
Spotlight Session:
Disrespect, Defiance and More in 2-6 Year Olds
Casey O'Roarty
Spotlight Session:
Teens/Tweens and Screens
Amy Lang
Spotlight Session:
Preventing
P*rn Exposure
Heather Davis
Spotlight Session:
Raising Confident
Kids
★ Week #3: Mini-Workshop
In these calls, we focus on a different topic for each call and our expert will both teach you new
tips, tricks and techniques, and answer any questions you have.
Here is a sample of some of our past mini-workshop calls to give you an idea of what to expect.
Dr. Tina Bryson
Mini-Workshop:
Neuroscience Basics for Parents
Suzanne Tucker
Mini-Workshop:
Sibling Rivalry
Holly Reid
Mini-Workshop:
Raising Money-Smart Kids
Casey O'Roarty
Mini-Workshop:
Parenting Styles
★ Week #4: Connection Parenting 101 Series with Dr. Lawrence Cohen
In this series, Dr. Lawrence Cohen will teach and answer questions on key foundational concepts of Connection-Based Parenting. Here are some topics we will cover in these calls -
Our expert for this call, Dr. Lawrence Cohen is a psychologist and author of the award winning book Playful Parenting, and has helped countless parents embrace parenting that nurtures close connections, solves behavior problems, and improves a child's confidence.
Can't attend the Live calls? No worries. We record all calls so you can watch 'em at any time.
(And yes, that means you get instant access to all our past call recordings too when you join!)
Plus, We Make Every Masterclass and Q&A Call in the Academy Easily Searchable
Can You Imagine Having This Massive Searchable Knowledge Base of Relevant Parenting Wisdom At Your Finger Tips?
*Early Bird Special Ends TONIGHT (May 17, 2021) at 11:59pm CDT
They Say It Takes a Village to Raise a Child...
Day-to-day parenting is HARD.
Below are just a few situations reported by the parents in our community – situations you may relate to:
My 8-month-old sleeps poorly and wakes me up 3 or 4 times every night. Nothing I've tried to get her to sleep through the night is working. I'm getting so tired and frustrated. I find myself so angry and resentful of her, and I hate that.
Our 4-year-old is suddenly showing a lot of aggressive behavior. He tries to bite us, scratch us or kick us when he doesn't get his way. I try my best to stay calm, but eventually I just lose it and yell at him.
My 8-year-old and 6-year-old keep bickering, teasing each other and fighting all day long. Their fighting is a big trigger for me, and it stresses me out. I don't know how to stop it.
My kids are 11, 9, 5 and 3. I'm met with a lot of negative attitude when I remind them to do their chores or schoolwork. They are making it harder for me by fighting back when I ask them to do their part. I'm so exhausted and upset.
My 13-year-old is dead set on having Snapchat. To the point that every conversation ends with how unfair I am that I won't let her have it, how awful I am as a parent and how uncool she is. It's driving my husband and I nuts.
The #1 Mistake Parents Make in These Situations Is...
Believing that they need to somehow magically have all the answers!
The #2 mistake?
Believing Google has all the answers.
(Try asking Google how to handle any of these!)
And the #3 mistake?
Believing their situation is entirely unique, and no one will understand or have the answers.
Here's the simple truth.
You don't need to have all the answers.
And no matter how unique your situation is, there is someone out there who has faced something similar and has valuable wisdom to share.
Google is awesome for a lot of things, but not the best help in these tricky parenting situations.
You know what IS helpful?
Other parents in the trenches of everyday parenting just like you.
Experts who dedicate their lives to studying these situations, understanding why they occur and helping parents resolve them.
And we can connect you with them!
Get the support you deserve to become the parent you want to be!
Why would you want to do it alone when you can have so much support on your side?
It's Time to Give Yourself The Help You Deserve!
Look at What Our Current Members Are Saying...
Being a member in the Academy has been life changing for me. Especially during this Covid upheaval. I have boys 7 & 9 years old and I chose to school them virtually rather than in person. I decided to invest time into this platform to save my sanity. It has been the best purchase I have made as a parent this year. My whole family is benefiting from my investment.
- Laura P. (via Email)
I cannot express how grateful I am to you for these masterclasses. Just the few I have watched so far have helped my family so much. I knew what I didn't want to do anymore as a parent and was struggling with what to do instead. These have been spot on for who I want to be as a parent.
- Jen C. (via Facebook)
Thank you for creating this community. It's like I've arrived in a village and known -this- is where I belong. 😊
- Catherine K. (via Facebook)
So grateful for your work. It’s been life saving for us. We have been sheltering in place since March b/c my son is high risk. We also have a 1 year old. Been stuck at home since March just the four of us - mom, dad, preschooler, baby.
The classes and calls you have hosted have completely changed us and is helping us SOOOOO much. I can’t even relay. We are barely yelling anymore. And we are finding our way on this positive parenting path. Very grateful for you and your work. Thank you. Been telling literally all of my parent friends about you.
- Sarah P. (via Chat during a Q&A Call)
I love the direct access to parenting experts. So important! Also the feeling of belonging to a group that understands me and supports me because they are in it with me too, makes me feel stronger.
Thank you for creating this platform. It is helping me so much to become a better parent for my son. He’s my everything! You are providing easy and direct access to the best parenting tools and education possible, I’m forever grateful.
- Member (via Anonymous Survey)
Ok, Let's Recap
When you join the Academy you'll receive instant access to all the learning and support you need to be the exceptional parent you've always wanted to be, so you can support your kids in the way they need!
Here's everything you get -
1
68 Expert Masterclasses each based on a popular book in parenting or personal development (With a conservative estimate of $37/masterclass, this is a $2,516 value)
2
3-4 Live Q&A Calls Each Month with experts specializing in different fields of parenting (Again, with a conservative estimate of $37/call, this is an ongoing $148 value each month)
3
Private Facebook Group to connect with other like-minded parents (priceless 🙂)
4
BONUS: Searchable Knowledge Base of Relevant Parenting Information. Not only do we upload recordings of every single Q&A call and masterclass, but we also make it easily searchable so you can look for solutions in a pinch! (a $997 value)
5
BONUS: Downloadable audio files and transcripts for all masterclasses and Q&A calls so you can match your learning with your lifestyle! (a $497 value)
6
BONUS: 4 Workshops on the topics "Good Behavior Without Punishment", "Parenting a Strong-Willed Child", "Handling Power Struggles" and "Parenting in the age of #MeToo" (a $197 value)
7
"SURPRISE" BONUSES Throughout The Year. We love spoiling you with surprises! So we send you printables, quizzes, quick wins tips and more multiple times a year. (How can we even estimate the value of this?!)
That makes everything you get well over $4,000 in value ($4,355 to be exact!) And you can get it all right now for a just pennies a day!
Join the AFineParent Academy NOW!
And give yourself the gift of "anytime access" to this incredible one-of-a-kind resource.
Monthly Membership
Pay As You Go
ONLY $27/mo
special
Annual Membership
With HUGE Conference Savings!
ONLY $135/yr
(That's Just $11.25/mo!)
ONLY With Positive Parenting Conference 2021 Platinum Pass Early Bird Pricing
May 4-17, 2021 ONLY
(Ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm CDT)
You're Busy. We Get It.
That's Why We Designed the AFineParent Academy to Fit A Busy Parent's Schedule...
We have no fixed "Course Schedule" or "Timetable" that you have to follow.
Folding laundry?
Play any masterclass as you fold and pick up powerful parenting insights while finishing up a chore!
(You can do the same while cooking, exercising, long commutes, dog walks and more!)
Got a few minutes until the baby wakes up, or kids get back from school?
Open up the members-only private group and catch up with your new BFFs.
Have an hour you can set aside for personal growth each week?
Add the Q&A calls to your calendar.
Want answers in a pinch?
Search our extensive knowledge base to pull up exactly what you need.
Mix and match things in ANY WAY that fits your life. That is the beauty of the Academy!
Just Watching ONE Masterclass or Attending ONE Call Each Month Pays for Your Membership.
Everything Else is Icing on the Cake!
It all boils down to this...
Would you rather sleep easy knowing you have access to the best parenting help on the planet?
Or, scramble madly when things go boom?
Because children are curious, and on a never ending quest to learn and discover.
So they WILL test boundaries. And push limits. And break rules.
You can let this drive you up a wall.
Or, you can learn to join them in their journey, and support them in becoming amazing, confident, well-adjusted human beings.
Even when things go boom.
Let us show you how!
Frequently Asked Questions
All our masterclass and Q&A calls are typically around 60 minutes long.
The masterclasses captures the best ideas from the book that inspired it. In many cases, they are organized into smaller sections of 20-30 minutes each so you can consume them more easily.
The Q&A calls are 60-minutes but you can drop in and out at any time if it overlaps with other engagements.
Most of the ideas we cover – positive discipline, habits, values, life skills, findings of latest research etc. – apply to most kids in the birth - 13 years age bracket. That said, some of the ways to implement these ideas differ for different age groups, and we cover those with specific examples within the masterclasses and calls. So for instance, if we're talking about chores and teaching kids how to take responsibility, our expert will have specific examples for you for each of the different age groups.
We are extremely picky about the experts we invite and vet them exhaustively. Consequently, all our experts are highly respected in their fields, and have published books, some of which are international bestsellers. Most of them are also practicing clinicians, psychologists, professors and counselors with years (if not decades) of experience working with parents and/or kids. And all of them are also parents, so they know both professionally and personally what it takes to turn all that knowledge into practical strategies that busy parents can put to use right away!
If you are looking for the most practical, research-backed, well-organized information that can help your whole family thrive, you'll be hard-pressed to find anything like this anywhere else.
All masterclasses are pre-recorded.
The Q&A calls are live, but we will also record them.
We provide the recordings (for both the masterclasses and the Q&A calls) in 3 different formats -- streaming video, downloadable audio, and either a printable transcript or a summary -- so you can match it to your learning style (and your mood at any given time 🙂)!
All you need to access the Academy is a Smart device such as a phone, touchpad or computer, and Internet access!
When you join the AFineParent Academy, you will receive an email with a link to the member area along with your username and password. Use these to login and you're all set to access everything in the Academy.
When you join the AFineParent Academy, you will receive the details to join our private Facebook community group for just the Academy members.
And on the 1st of each month, you will receive an email with a list of all the calls we have scheduled for the month. You can attend as many of these as you want! All our calls happen via Zoom and are normally scheduled for Thursdays at noon Central Time. And if you can't attend them live, we will have the recordings up in the Academy member area within 2-3 days of the call.
Meet Your Host
Hi, My name is Sumitha, and I am a regular parent like most of you.
Before I had my daughter, I honestly didn't give much thought to parenting. After all, parents have done this for ages... how hard can it be, right?
Oh, how naive I was!
My daughter challenges me every step of the way. She is my utmost joy one minute and a source of abject exasperation the next. Raising her has made me come face to face with the depth of my character and the shallowness of it. I revel in my strengths one moment, and the next, I'm moved to tears by my weaknesses.
In 2013 I started AFineParent.Com to make sense of it all.
Since then, I've been fortunate to connect with a lot of experts who have dedicated their lives to studying different sub-topics in parenting, self-growth and psychology.
In 2017 I started hosting the annual Positive Parenting Conference to bring those experts to you.
And in 2020, we launched the AFineParent Academy to take this to the next level – connect you with these experts and each other directly so you can see real transformations in your families just as I have in mine.
I know you’ll find as much value in joining the Academy as we do in bringing it to you!
Join the AFineParent Academy NOW!
Monthly Membership
Pay As You Go
ONLY $27/mo
special
Annual Membership
With HUGE Conference Savings!
ONLY $135/yr
(That's Just $11.25/mo!)
ONLY With Positive Parenting Conference 2021 Platinum Pass Early Bird Pricing
May 4-17, 2021 ONLY
(Ends TONIGHT at 11:59pm CDT)
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