Parent Camp includes an online course (The Field Guide to Teens) but it's so much more.

First, the course is the culmination of my years of research into adolescent neurobiology, emotional intelligence, emotion theory, and parenting strategies specifically regarding adolescents.

I've drawn from the most reliable scientific information to form a unique framework that takes you step by step to build your awareness and insight, change your mindset,  and give you the skills you need to see lasting change between you and your teen and the rest of your family.

Parent Campers have told me that the workbook alone should be a stand-alone product. It’s full of great examples, thought-provoking reflection, exercises, and additional resources.

The live weekly sessions with me and the rest of your cohort, provide a deeper understanding of the course and add a level of community (so that you don’t feel so alone anymore!) and accountability to help you see the benefits faster.

I stay up to 30 minutes following our sessions for your questions about specific situations with your teen, and you'll have ongoing support from me and the other parents in your cohort through our private Parent Camp Facebook group.

I have a passion for this work and I’m completely invested in your success.

Actually, the same general concepts and strategies apply to all adolescents, no matter the age.

Adolescence begins as soon as a kid enters puberty, which for many girls can be as early as age 9 and doesn't end until the brain has finished growing sometime in the mid to late 20s.

No matter the issue or the age, what I teach will apply to you, whether you need Parent Camp and Parent Camp PLUS.

And you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get advice about your specific circumstances during and after our weekly sessions and in the private Facebook group.

The short answer is…a lot less time that it takes for you to argue with, worry about, lecture, punish, and nag your teen.

There are 10 weekly, 1-hour sessions for Parent Camp with up to 30 minutes extra for questions afterwards.

There are 11 weekly, 1.5-hour sessions for Parent Camp PLUS with up to 30 minutes extra for questions afterwards.

To prepare for each weekly session, you’ll watch a handful of video lessons for a total of around 30 to 45 minutes plus a few more minutes in the workbook.

I would estimate the max you’ll spend on Parent Camp is 25 hours over 10 weeks and the max you’ll spend on Parent Camp PLUS is 32 hours over 11 weeks.

Think about it this way: is there anything more important right now than calming the chaos in your home and learning how to better parent your teen?

Most of us spend a lot of time on streaming services like Netflix or Hulu each week. And we all spend time on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram.

Giving up just a few minutes from each of these other activities for a few weeks will allow you the time to do something that will make life so much better for you and your family.

A few hours of your time in exchange for a better relationship with your teen, better behavior from your teen, and a more peaceful home...I think that's a great trade, don't you?

For Spring 2025:

The Parent Camp cohort meets Tuesdays from 7-8 pm central, for 10 weeks beginning March 4th and ending May 6th.

The Parent Camp PLUS cohort meets Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm central, for 11 weeks beginning March 5th and ending May 14th.

I’ll stay up to 30 minutes after the session ends for more questions.

The sessions, while not mandatory, are a crucial part of Parent Camp. You'll have the opportunity to learn in a safe, judgement-free environment, with other parents going through similar things with their kids. It's so wonderful not to feel alone in this!

I conduct Parent Camp on a teaching platform called Kajabi. Kajabi has an area on their platform where you just click a couple of buttons and you’re in the session with me. There’s also an app so you can access everything from your phone if you’d like.

Each session is recorded (but for the Q & A afterwards) and will be immediately posted so you can catch up if you miss.

The core framework I use in both Parent Camp and Parent Camp PLUS will teach you how to deal with all the typical teen issues, up to and including many issues presented by anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

For example, breakdowns in communication, arguing and power struggles, emotional outbursts (you and them!), lying, lack of cooperation, lack of motivation, lack of connection, attitude and disrespect, and on and on.

And if you feel like the relationship with your teen is “broken”, or you’re worried sick about their behavior, or they’re causing a lot of chaos in the home (rageful tantrums, complete defiance, using substances, etc.) or they’re getting in trouble at school, acting like they hate you, won’t talk to you…then I can provide additional support for you in Parent Camp PLUS, to get back to the point where the core framework will actually work.

Additionally, in Parent Camp PLUS, because substances are usually involved in this type of family chaos, you’ll also learn specific techniques for motivating your teen to change their relationship with those substances.

Of course, the sessions aren't "mandatory" but will certainly help you better understand the principles, strategies and skills I teach. It will also give you an opportunity to get to know the other parents in your cohort and learn from their experiences as well.

The session replay is available almost immediately after it ends, on the Kajabi platform.

Absolutely. Currently, the weekly meetings are set at 7 pm CST, which accommodates North and South America, Australia and New Zealand (the following morning for you).

You can check https://www.worldtimebuddy.com to find out what time the sessions are in your area of the world.

If you live in the UK, or anywhere else where the time zone makes it impossible to attend, just reach out to me at [email protected] and if I have at least 6 parents who are interested, I’m happy to add another time to accommodate you all. Or you can submit questions and watch the replays after the sessions.

And of course, the Parent Camp Facebook community is available 24 hours a day.

I get it, that’s usually my first question about a group!

While it’s not mandatory to leave your camera on, I really, really want you to.

I strongly urge you to consider finding someplace either in your house (or even take your phone and hide out in your car) where you can be on camera with us.

You can of course use earbuds so others (your teens!) can’t hear the session, and you can submit any questions or comments in the chat if you aren’t free to talk.  

But I also understand sometimes it may be necessary to turn your camera off (like if you need to eat a salad!), and that’s okay.

I'm so sorry, that's a really difficult situation. My husband and I didn't see eye-to-eye when my son was a teenager, and it was awful (to say the least.)

First, I would say it depends on what you've tried. If you haven't yet approached them, I would ask to have a conversation away from the kids if possible (even take a date night to discuss.) If things have not been going well with your teen's behavior or with conflict in the home, then let your partner know that you don't see how doing things the same way will help. Ask them to join you to at least try something different.

Use "I statements", don't blame them or use any specific incidences to make your argument. Tell them you've listened to the podcast or read some of the free parenting guides and you're convinced there is a way to parent your teen that will yield better results for your teen and for the family as a whole.

Listen to episode 161 for more on how to talk to them and what to do.

And even if they will not agree to join you in the program, research has shown that even having one parent who uses more of the methods we focus on, will make a difference in your teen's life.

I hear you. I understand your hesitancy in spending money with someone you’ve never met and not actually knowing if you're going to see results.

But here’s what I can tell you for sure--if you don’t do something different, nothing will change.

I can also tell you that time will pass anyway, and you will spend the money on something else and you will keep experiencing the tension and stress in your family.

Spending the money on Parent Camp and learning how to stay connected to your teen, reduce conflict in the family and change their behavior, will be the best money you ever spend.

Scroll back up and read those testimonials.

Developing these parenting skills may even prevent you from spending additional money on attorneys, therapists, family counselors, and even psychiatric hospitals and treatment centers down the road.

In fact, I’ve been told my more than one parent that I did more for their family than any therapist or psychologist had.

And if you've already had major issues with your teen or if you're in the middle of escalating behavior, you'll learn how to rebuild the connection you may have lost so you can better help them with their mental and emotional health (while helping them change their behavior).

Learning how to parent your teenager now (and perhaps younger kids coming up right behind them) is beyond cost-effective when compared to the financial and emotional cost of getting it wrong.

I KNOW these parenting strategies and tactics work because they're backed by mountains of scientific evidence, they've worked for me and my family, for parents I’ve taught, and they've worked for countless other parents around the world.

Plus, learning alongside other parents who face similar issues or challenges is a valuable part of this experience. It brings an added layer of accountability and support that is so hard to find in your own community (because no one talks about the issues they may be having with their teens!) The comradery and understanding alone is worth the cost. (See money back guarantee below)

I’m very happy to offer you a 100% money-back guarantee on Parent Camp. If within 30 days after the first session of Parent Camp, you decide it is not for you and comply with the Terms of Participation, I’ll refund your money. I would never want to keep your money if you’re not happy with what you’ve gotten from me.

No, they don't. When you register, you'll receive an email asking you for their name and email address and I'll set them up with a separate account if they'd like. Or you can do it together in one account - it's totally up to you.

I understand how there could be some concern about privacy when divulging information or asking questions regarding your teen or tween.

It's unlikely you’d know someone else in your Parent Camp cohort (the only people who will be in the weekly sessions or who will be able to watch the replays).

If you do discover that you know someone, you do not have to attend the weekly sessions and can simply watch the replays if you'd rather - or you can simply refrain from asking questions about your specific situation in the sessions.

You can of course, post anonymously in the Facebook Community and you are welcome to submit questions directly to me, in advance of any session.

Even with these suggestions, I can’t guarantee your anonymity.