Because you are learning too.
We believe parents are experts on their family and their children. We also believe there is more than one way to raise great kids. Our role is to share research and information with parents to help you make informed decisions for your family.
Explore the Online Courses
These online courses are designed to help you better understand your child, manage emotional moments, and strengthen your parenting approach. Learn at your own pace with research-backed tools you can start using right away.
I'm the Adult Here
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I'm the Adult Here
Real, research-based results for difficult moments.
Learn about the common challenges adults face when children experience big emotions and meltdowns. Gain strategies that can help.
Self-Regulation and Mindfulness
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Self-Regulation and Mindfulness
Parents' emotions matter, too.
Learn to respond to children instead of reacting to them. Gain skills for selecting appropriate responses and strategies based on children's age and stage of development.
Responding Instead of Reacting
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Responding Instead of Reacting
Respond….even when your instinct is to react.
Learn to be better aware of your own emotions. Gain strategies for self-regulation that can help you become a better role model for children.
Repairing and Rebuilding
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Repairing and Rebuilding
Apologizing is OK.
You are human, and humans sometimes make missteps. Learn how to repair and rebuild when missteps happen so you can continue to develop a positive relationship.
1.5 hours to complete each course
Self-paced, on demand
For parents, organizations, foster and adoptive parents, professionals working with children
Learning Center
Explore research-based parenting resources designed to support you at every stage.
Workshops and Learning Opportunities
Workshops and events designed to support you at every stage of parenting.
Whether you're just starting or well on your way, we’ve got something for you.
Join us for an event near you!
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Nov 03The Science of Parenting: Understanding Research and Reality8:00PMOnlineNov 3, 2025, 8:00 pm
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Nov 10The Science of Parenting: Understanding Temperament8:00PMOnlineNov 10, 2025, 8:00 pm
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Nov 17The Science of Parenting: Positive Discipline1:30PMWaterloo, IANov 17, 2025, 1:30 pm
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Nov 17The Science of Parenting: Children's Ages and Parenting Stages8:00PMOnlineNov 17, 2025, 8:00 pm
Intended audience: Adults caregivers of children ages 0-18 years
Format: 60-minute workshop; four titles available
How do parents use research to help inform their unique parenting reality? Learn about how parenting realities are different and discover helpful parenting tools and techniques.
As kids grow through different ages, parents also go through stages! Learn about those stages, development, and tips for adapting your parenting to your child's age and abilities.
Parents often cite guidance and discipline as their number one concern. This workshop will help you see positive discipline as an opportunity to build positive parent-child relationships.
Every child is unique, and individual temperament is one of the biggest reasons why! This workshop will introduce the individual temperament traits and explore how your child’s temperament can impact their feelings and behaviors.