Positive Parenting Conference 2021 is done!

A great big shout out to each and every one of the 95,658 parents who joined us to make this a huge success!

We will be back in 2022 with another awesome event.

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Back By Popular Demand For The 5th Year...

Back By Popular Demand For The 5th Year...

20 Exceptional Masterclasses

BY WORLD-LEADING EXPERTS IN PARENTING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP YOU RAISE HAPPY, WELL-ADJUSTED KIDS

100% Free | 100% Online | 100% Awesome

95,658 Parents Are Joining Us! Are You In?

20 EXCEPTIONAL Masterclasses

BY WORLD-LEADING EXPERTS IN PARENTING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP YOU RAISE HAPPY, WELL-ADJUSTED KIDS

100% Free | 100% Online | 100% Awesome.
95,658 Parents Are Joining Us! Are You In?

Our Speakers Have Been Featured In

It's ironic, isn't it?

Before we have kids, none of us really thinks of learning about parenting.

And after we have kids, who has the time?

So technically, we're doing the hardest job in the world - raising human beings - with little or no prior training, some hearsay knowledge and a lot of 'gut feeling'!

Can you imagine a doctor or a plumber doing their job this way?

No wonder most of us default to nagging and yelling so often. And feel so lost and adrift. And unsure of what to do when faced with difficult situations.

It's time to change that! 

Over a course of 8 days from May 18th - 25th, 20 experts in parenting and personal development, with decades of research, clinical and personal experience are coming together to share tips, tricks and techniques that we parents can start using right away to raise happy, well-adjusted kids.

And the best part? It's FREE and fully online!

The core essence of the most popular books for parents brought to you for FREE directly by the book's authors in quick, easy-to-digest little bites...How can it get any better? Are you in?

It's ironic, isn't it?

Before we have kids, none of us really thinks of learning about parenting.

And after we have kids, who has the time?

So technically, we're doing the hardest job in the world - raising human beings - with little or no prior training, some hearsay knowledge and a lot of 'gut feeling'!

Can you imagine a doctor or a plumber doing their job this way?

No wonder most of us default so often to nagging and yelling. And feel so lost and adrift. And unsure of what to do when faced with difficult situations.

Over a course of 8 days from May 18th - 25th, 20 experts in parenting and personal development, with decades of research, clinical and personal experience are coming together to share tips, tricks and techniques that we parents can start using right away to raise happy, well-adjusted kids.

And the best part? It's FREE and fully online!

The core essence of the most popular books for parents brought to you for FREE directly by the book's authors in quick, easy-to-digest little bites...How can it get any better? Are you in?

Masterclass List

May 18th, 2021

Track #1: Connection-Based Parenting

Dr. Laura Markham

Masterclass #1: Peaceful Parenting 

  • Fundamentals of Peaceful Parenting (32:38)
  • Parenting Using Connection and Coaching (39:22)
  • Challenge Segment (11:50)

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Masterclass #2: Power of Showing Up

  • Fundamentals of Secure Attachment (45:28)
  • Science-Backed  Messages of Hope for Parents (35:27)
  • Challenge Segment (15:21)

Hal Runkel

Masterclass #3: Screamfree Parenting

  • Fundamentals of Screamfree Parenting (35:42)
  • The “Space and Place” Approach to Setting Limits (36:46)
  • Challenge Segment (07:02)

Joanna Faber & Julie King

Masterclass #4: Parenting 2-7 Year Olds

  • The Many Tools Available for Preventing Tantrums (47:18)
  • Tools for Parents of Kids Who are Differently Wired (26:31)
  • Challenge Segment (10:48)

Dr. Lawrence Cohen

Masterclass #5: Playful Parenting

  • Understanding Why Playful Parenting Matters (36:48)
  • Exploring Ideas for Made Up Games for Connection and Joy (38:21)
  • Challenge Segment (07:14)

May 19th, 2021

FREE Bonus Catch-Up Day for All Track #1 Masterclasses

May 20th, 2021

Track #2: Managing Behavior

Dr. Ross Greene

Masterclass #6: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions

  • A Case for Proactive and Collaborative Solutions (39:20)
  • Step-by-Step Approach to Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (38:20)
  • Challenge Segment (06:01)

Dr. Mona Delahooke

Masterclass #7: Understanding Behaviors

  • Understanding What is Driving Your Child’s Behavior (34:48)
  • Helping Your Child Manage Their Behavior (36:49)
  • Challenge Segment (06:50)

Susan Stiffelman

Masterclass #8: Getting Kids to Cooperate

  • How to Get Your Kids to Cooperate (48:54)

Julie Lythcott-Haims

Masterclass #9: Fostering Independence

  • How to Raise Independent and Capable Adults (41:40)
  • How to Raise Independent Critical Thinkers (25:12)
  • Challenge Segment (08:24)

Dr. Peg Dawson

Masterclass #10: Executive Skills

  • What are Executive Skills and Why are They Important? (34:04)
  • Understanding Executive Skills in the Context of a Simple Example (Morning Routine) (33:38)
  • Challenge Segment (12:52)

May 21st, 2021

FREE Bonus Catch-Up Day for All Track #2 Masterclasses

May 22nd, 2021

Track #3: Solutions For Tough Situations

Dr. Victoria Dunckley

Masterclass #11: Screen Reset

  • A Look at the Latest Research on Screen Time and How to Protect Your Kids (01:01:29)

Lynn Lyons

Masterclass #12: Breaking Free From Anxiety

  • Changing How We Think About Anxiety (35:16)
  • What to Do to Help Your Kids Break Free From Anxiety (37:28)
  • Challenge Segment (08:22)

Kim John Payne

Masterclass #13: Handling Stress in Children

  • Impact of Stress on Children (33:34)
  • The Practical, Nitty-Gritty Details on How to Simplify (34:46)
  • Challenge Segment (16:37)

Amy McCready

Masterclass #14: Me, Me, Me Epidemic

  • How to Break Your Child Free From the Entitlement Epidemic (59:15)

Holly D. Reid

Masterclass #15: Money Lessons For Kids

  • 5 Important Money  Lessons Every Parent Must Teach Their Kids (01:09:30)

May 23rd, 2021

FREE Bonus Catch-Up Day for All Track #3 Masterclasses

May 24th, 2021

Track #4: Personal Growth

James Clear

Masterclass #16: Behavior Change

  • The Fundamentals of Behavior Change (43:27)
  • Behavior Change in Kids (Homework Habit Example) (22:15)
  • Challenge Segment (04:22)

Greg McKeown

Masterclass #17: Essentialism

  • Fundamentals of Essentialism (37:52)
  • Art of Gracefully Saying “No” to Non-essential Commitments (38:15)
  • Challenge Segment (09:46)

Dr. Rick Hanson

Masterclass #18: Hardwiring Happiness

  • The Science of Hardwiring Happiness (35:34)
  • The Practice of Hardwiring Happiness (43:07)
  • Challenge Segment (14:28)

Casey O'Roarty

Masterclass #19: Managing Our Emotions

  • Understanding Your Emotional Freight Train (28:55)
  • Staying Off Your Emotional Freight Train (38:29)
  • Challenge Segment (10:56)

Mercedes Samudio

Masterclass #20: Removing Shame From Parenting

  • Understanding the Effects of Shame on Parenting (23:37)
  • The Shame-Proof Parenting Framework and Manual (29:27)
  • Overcoming Parenting Defense Mechanisms (18:17)
  • Challenge Segment (03:11)

May 25th, 2021

FREE Bonus Catch-Up Day for All Tracks!

20 FREE MASTERCLASSES BY EXPERTS IN PARENTING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO RAISE HAPPY, WELL-ADJUSTED KIDS

What Makes This Conference Unique

No Travel Required

The conference is completely online. Just register on this page and during the conference, we will send you a daily email with links to that day's masterclasses. You can view them from the comfort of you home. In your pajamas. With no makeup on. While eating a tub of decadent chocolate ice cream. Or not. Your call.

FREE & Flexible

The conference is completely FREE between May 18 - 25, 2021. We publish 5 new masterclasses every other day with a FREE bonus catch-up day in between. No matter where you are or how busy your schedule is, you should be able to fit these in. So go ahead, watch them anytime, anywhere and in any time zone!

Incredible Speakers

Our expert speakers are all published authors of popular books that you would love to read if you had the time! With backgrounds in parenting and personal development, they provide both in breadth and depth. Each of them by themselves is amazing, but what they bring to the table together is just priceless!

Masterclasses, NOT Talks

We've spent tons of time reading through the selected books and discussing with the experts how best to offer the most value in each talk. Consequently, these aren't just "talks" anymore but rather masterclasses with incredibly practical and useful tips that will transform your parenting!

You're In Control

Ever been stuck at the back at a conference and couldn't follow a word the speaker said? Or next to someone who had an opinion about every. single. thing? Well, guess what...not only will you have the best seat at this conference, but you can also pause, rewind and forward! How cool is that?

We've Got You Covered

Are you a new mom, or a an old hat? Do you have just one kid, or seven? Have you just heard about positive parenting, or have you been practicing it for ages? Are you single, married, have a partner or co-parent? No matter where you are, we've got you covered with all the support you need.

No Travel Required

The conference is completely online. Just register on this page and during the conference, we will send you a daily email with links to that day's masterclasses. You can view them from the comfort of you home. In your pajamas. With no makeup on. While eating a tub of decadent chocolate ice cream. Or not. Your call.

FREE & Flexible

The conference is completely FREE between May 18 - 25, 2021.
We publish 5 new masterclasses every other day with a FREE bonus catch-up day in between. No matter where you are or how busy your schedule is, you should be able to fit these in. So go ahead, watch them anytime, anywhere and in any time zone!

Incredible Speakers

Our expert speakers are all published authors of popular books that you would love to read if you had the time! With backgrounds in parenting and psychology, they provide both breadth and depth. Each of them by themselves is amazing, but what they bring to the table together is just priceless!

High-Value Masterclasses

We've spent tons of time reading through the selected books and discussing with the experts how best to offer the most value in each interview. Consequently, what you get are high-value masterclasses with incredibly practical and useful tips that will transform your parenting!

You're In Control

Ever been stuck at the back at a conference and couldn't follow a word the speaker said? Or next to someone who had an opinion about every. single. thing? Well, guess what... not only will you have the best seat at this event, but you can also pause, rewind and forward! How cool is that?

We've Got You Covered

Are you a new mom, or a an old hat? Do you have just one kid, or seven? Have you just heard about positive parenting, or have you been practicing it for ages? Are you single, married, have a partner or co-parent? No matter where you are, we've got you covered with all the support you need.

20 FREE MASTERCLASSES BY EXPERTS IN PARENTING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO RAISE HAPPY, WELL-ADJUSTED KIDS

What People Are Saying About Our Past Conferences

Thank you for your hard work and time to present such a convenient and wonderful parenting conference that was applicable to all ages. This was no easy feat, I am sure. The topics were well presented, you allowed an extra day in between the conference for us to make sure we were able to parent and learn how to be a better parent instead of needing to put our parenting on hold while we learned about becoming a better parent. You did a great job asking thoughtful questions for clarification, really took the time to understand the clarify important principles and steps. Thank you again for all you did.

— Dana B. (Via Email)

100% THE BEST online parenting conference I have ever participated in, HANDS DOWN. Sumitha gets down to the nitty-gritty and speaks with a wide variety of experts who have had a multitude of experiences with children. Because of this conference, my entire view was changed for the better on topics like alternative schooling. If you have any interest in guiding your children in a way that breeds lifelong RESPECT rather than fear, this is absolutely where you should be.

— Kayla L. (Via Facebook)

You are a Godsend! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for putting this whole conference together! I just recently stumbled upon your website and WOW such an answer to my prayers. You are planting a VERY big seed for generations to come! This conference was EXTREMELY helpful and beneficial because sometimes it can be hard to grasp a concept or understand a new method and you did an EXCELLENT job leading the discussion and pulling out things to help pave a path. You gathered top-notch speakers in such a professional manageable way and I could NOT be more grateful! Thank you so much!

— Casey V. (Via Email)

I really like Sumitha's take on Children's issues and that she admits she is not a perfect parent either! She is real and struggles like the rest of us. The Positive Parent Conference was AMAZING! SO much valuable information...for free! Excellent speakers and Sumitha did an awesome job of bringing up issues and getting answers to common parent concerns with real life examples and tools to use! I just love the fine parent weekly newsletters... gives me something to thing about and parenting goals every single week!

— Shannon G  (Via Facebook)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the conference held? Do I have to travel?

Nope, no travel required. This is a 100% online event and is located wherever you are. You can watch from anywhere and any time zone as long as you have a smart device with an internet connection.

How do I access the masterclasses?

First, register for the conference on this page. Every time we publish new masterclasses, I will send you an email with the link to access the masterclasses. Just click on the link and watch the videos at your convenience.

What timezone are you in? I'm worried that I won't be able to watch the masterclasses since I'm in a different country/timezone.

I am in the US Central Time Zone, but it shouldn't matter since each masterclass is available online for 2 full days. No matter where in the world you are, you should still be able to access these masterclasses!

What if I can't watch all the masterclasses on the day they are published?

4 new masterclasses will be posted every other day during the conference - i.e., on May 18th, 20th, 22nd and 24th. The intermediate days -i.e., May 19th, 21st and 23rd are FREE bonus catch-up days for masterclasses in that track. On the final day of the conference, ie, May 25th, ALL masterclasses from ALL tracks will be available for free. You can use these catch-up days to watch the masterclasses you missed on the day they were published, or re-watch the ones that had the most impact on you.

How much does it cost to attend the conference?

Nothing. Zilch. Zip. Nada. The conference is totally FREE between May 18th-25th, 2021.

Are these masterclasses new compared to the past conferences?

Since our last year's conference had to be postponed to September due to Covid, we had very little time to prepare for this year's conference and didn't get a chance to record new masterclasses 🙁

Instead of skipping the conference entirely though, we decided to run with a "best-of" theme. So about half the masterclasses this year are from Positive Parenting Conference 2020 and the other half are the most popular masterclasses from the previous 3 years.

So unless you attended all 4 of our past conferences and watched all masterclasses during each conference, chances are you will still gain a lot from attending this conference.  

What if I want to watch the masterclasses after the conference ends?

We now have our amazing positive parenting community called the AFineParent Academy where you get instant access to ALL the masterclasses from this year's conference (and all the masterclasses from all our past conferences too!) Additionally, you will get amazing community features such as a private Facebook community, live Q&A calls with experts, mini workshops and more. Click here to learn more.

20 FREE MASTERCLASSES BY EXPERTS IN PARENTING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TO RAISE HAPPY, WELL-ADJUSTED KIDS

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 of a thought to parenting. After all, parents have done this for ages... how hard can it be, right? 


Oh, how naive I was!

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 of a 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 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 am moved to tears by my weaknesses.

In 2013 I started AFineParent.Com to make sense of it all. Its been a fascinating and fulfilling few years since! This conference is in some sense a culmination of everything I set out to do then -- be curious, learn, keep an open mind and find a way to really enjoy the journey while finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment. 

I hope you find as much value in participating in this conference, as I did in putting it together!our text here...

My daughter challenges me every step of the way. She is my 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 am moved to tears by my weaknesses.

In 2013 I started AFineParent.Com to make sense of it all. Its been a fascinating and fulfilling few years since! This conference is in some sense a culmination of everything I set out to do then -- be curious, learn, keep an open mind and find a way to really enjoy the journey while finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment. 

I hope you find as much value in participating in this conference as I did in putting it together!

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