Because we were never meant to parent alone

You unlock ALL this amazing support for only $37/month.  Nowhere else can you get such diverse and personalized on-demand support for such a low monthly cost. 

As one current member says, "The Academy works for our family because it is flexible, affordable, and relevant.  It is like having a parent coach in my back pocket!"  

Busy? Of course, you are! You're a parent.  

The Academy is designed just for you! It is meant to support you in whatever way works best for you, with flexibility built right in! 

• Some of our members rely exclusively on the recorded videos.
• Others enjoy the online opportunities for connection through coaching calls, the book club, and MasterClasses and Deep Dives. 
• Others rely more heavily on engagement in the Facebook group with its numerous live video events, and thought-provoking posts. 
• And some of our members use all of the above to great effect!  

Your time investment can change from week to week and month to month depending on your needs and your available time.  If you use the resources less for a while because of, well, LIFE, you can reengage at any time!

Fortunately, you don't need oodles of time to get your money's worth--with our many easy-to-access offerings like Mindful Mondays and Tip Tuesdays, you can get a ton of value in less than 10-20 minutes a week, all while having a parent coach at the ready to answer your questions.

You get to decide how to make the Academy work best for you!

Great question! There are a TON of parenting books, blogs, podcasts, and social media accounts out there, and you could read or follow one or more of them. Maybe you already have. 

But the research actually shows that for new parents in particular, parenting books can be damaging, adding to parental stress and increasing the likelihood that they develop postpartum depression.

Why?  Because they aren't individualized and don't consider the fact that what works for one family, might not work for yours.  And they love to sell the idea that you're failing.  

And that's true, whether you have a newborn, a toddler, or a teen.

But when you can get access to supportive, non-judgmental, individualized advice that helps you push through the challenges with encouragement and positivity while also recognizing the not-so-rosy reality of parenting, everything changes.  That's a game-changer.  

The Academy not only gives you science-based parenting information in easy-to-process videos, it provides active guidance, support, and wisdom to help you along your journey.  

You won't get that from any parenting book or blog.

In Christy's coaching practice as well as in her classes, she focuses on helping parents deepen connections in relationships with their children, and build legacies that thrive on mutual respect and collaboration. 

She believes that when we show up as parents and work to ensure that every person feels seen—that they have a sense of belonging and significance in the world—we build stronger families and a happier planet.

Some of Christy's other musings on parenting: 

• She believes that we are all doing the best we can and she approaches each parenting challenge with grace, understanding, and non-judgment;
• She believes that when we know better we can do better, and she works to support parents as they make the changes in themselves that will ultimately transform their families;
• She believes there is no such thing as perfect parenting and that anyone who tells you otherwise is full of it;
• She believes that she is the expert on HER family, just as you are the expert on YOUR family; any solution we craft only works if it works for YOUR family;
• She believes that a positive discipline framework provides a structure that deepens connections and helps families—and the individuals inside—thrive cognitively, emotionally, and socially;
• She believes in the idea that we are not just raising children, we are raising adults, and that we have an obligation to prepare them to contribute in positive ways to the world;
• She believes in the power of boundaries, both for our children and for ourselves. Research shows that the most compassionate, loving people have the strongest boundaries and that setting and maintaining boundaries is critical;
• She believes that parents deserve to take care of their own needs and that self-care—real, meaningful self-care—should not just be a buzzword, but a priority;
• She believes that screens and technology have a place in our world, but also that it is our job as parents to create safety and limits that preserve and promote our family connection, real-world interactions, and our family values;
• Mostly, she believes that parenting should be FUN, and JOYFUL, and FULFILLING (at least some of the time!) and that we have the power within us to make that happen.

Want to know more? Come inside and explore!

While the offerings of the Academy are rich and diverse, we understand that it will not be a perfect fit for every parent. That's okay!  If it doesn't fit your needs, you can request to cancel at any point—just send us an email and we'll take care of it immediately!  Upon cancellation, you will have access to the content through the end of your current billing period, but will see no further charges!

Christy believes that while every family is different, we often have more in common than we realize, and can all learn from each other.  Many times a member has raised an issue that they think is unique to them, only to find that other families have had the same or similar struggles.  

There are lots of opportunities for individualized help in the Academy, however--when an issue arises, members can raise it during a coaching call or post a question in the private Facebook group; Christy strives to answer all members' questions posed there. 

If more help is needed, Christy does offer private one-on-one coaching, and regularly provides discounts to that coaching to Academy members. 

Members in the Academy have children from toddlers through teens and every age in between.  There is generalized recorded content that applies regardless of your child's age as well as age-specific content, with more coming regularly.  Additionally, in our coaching sessions, Christy answers questions for parents with children of all different ages so that everyone can learn from each other!  

It doesn't matter where you live! We have members from all over the United States and internationally in nearly every time zone. 

Our member calls, Masterclasses, and other events happen at varying times to try to make them accessible to everyone. 

Additionally, to make it easier for folks in different time zones, we have once-monthly Voxer© hours where you can send me a message through your phone and I will provide you an individualized response back! 

Talk about having a parent coach in your back pocket!

No! Your monthly membership covers both you AND your parenting partner (if you have one) if they'd like to be involved.

We have numerous couples who show up on our calls together or alternate depending on availability.

At checkout, there will be a place to include your partner's email address so that they can be notified of Academy events as well, and they are also welcome to join our Facebook group.

If more help is needed, Christy does offer private one-on-one coaching and also has access to a wide array of helping professionals. You don’t have to manage alone.

Absolutely!  The membership is made of mostly moms, but we do have dads that join calls regularly, and your participation would be more than welcome! It’s a kind, supportive community, and if you are parenting, however that looks for you, you will be welcomed with open arms!