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Motivational Parenting

Tired of fighting with your children in order to get anything done?

Learn what Motivational Parenting (MP) is and how to apply it in the home to effectively connect with your kids and still get results. MP effectively combines authoritative parenting and gentle parenting.

Our Parenting model comes from the framework of Motivational Parenting discussed in our book, "The Listening Space: A Guide to Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships with Motivational Parenting". These concepts are evidence-based and discuss very specific behaviors you can adopt immediately to make significant differences in the home.

What the 4 Hour Motivational Parenting course will teach you:

  • Our quick video modules allow you to say goodbye to lengthy and vague parenting training that does not get results.
  • Learn how to get results with your kids without a fight!
  • Learn alternatives to giving your kids harsh consequences to get obedience.
  • Learn what you should never say to your child when engaging with them to stop a fight.
  • Learn 4 extra steps in having an effective difficult conversation with your child.
  • Discover 4 skills to get your kids working with you instead of fighting you.
  • And SO MUCH MORE!

What parents who have taken the course are saying...

"Motivational Parenting changed the way I engaged with my kids for the better. My relationship with my kids has grown from these classes. It's even impacted my relationship with my husband, bringing us closer. I, overall, feel like a better mom and a happier parent."

–Michelle A.


“My daughter just had a hissy fit. I waited until she calmed down and used some of the strategies we discussed in Motivational Parent. EVERY SINGLE STATEMENT out of my mouth was a righting reflex. What an awakening!! After I adjusted the approach, we had an awesome conversation!”

–Shanda S.


"My two sons and I are closer than ever. They just love to talk now. Oh how I wish I had these skills when they were younger, we would have enjoyed those years much more!"

–Terri C.


Watch the Course Background and Information Video

A line drawing of a happy family out for a walk

Course Outline

Module 1 Motivational Parent
Unit 1 MP 1: Fix-its and Ambivalence  
Unit 2 MP 2: Fix-its discussion  
Unit 3 MP 3: Open-Ended Questions  
Unit 4 MP 4: Open-Ended Question Discussion  
Unit 5 MP 5: Affirmations  
Unit 6 MP 6: Affirmations Discussion  
Unit 7 MP 7: Reflective Listening  
Unit 8 MP 8: Reflection Discussion  
Unit 9 MP 9: Summary  
Unit 10 MP 10: Partnership, What is it?  
Unit 11 MP 11: Partnership, Why is it important?  
Unit 12 MP 12: Partnership, Barriers  
Unit 13 MP13: Partnership, Discussion  
Unit 14 MP 14: Acceptance: What is it?  
Unit 15 MP 15: Acceptance: Why is it important?  
Unit 16 MP 16: Acceptance: What gets in the way?  
Unit 17 MP 17: Acceptance Discussion  
Unit 18 MP 18: Compassion, What is it?  
Unit 19 MP 19: Compassion, Why is it important?  
Unit 20 MP 20: Compassion, Barriers  
Unit 21 MP 21: Compassion Discussion  
Unit 22 MP 22: Evocation, What is it?  
Unit 23 MP 23: Evocation, Why does it matter?  
Unit 24 MP 24: Evocation, Barriers  
Unit 25 MP 25: Evocation Discussion  
Unit 26 MP 26: Giving Information  
Unit 27 MP 27: Giving Information Discussion  
Unit 28 MP 28: Tough Conversations Principles  
Unit 29 MP 29: Tough Conversations 4 Steps  
Unit 30 MP 30: Tough Conversations Discussion  
Unit 31 MP 32: Conclusion  
Unit 32 Motivational Parent Knowledge Test  

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