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Expecting a new baby, juggling work and family, trying to connect with your teenager, or just getting your kids out the door to school in the morning?
You’re not alone. We get it.
Strong-willed kids are impressive! Bold, passionate and determined - but often, a LOT extra to parent, especially in those younger years from ages 2-12. In this online self-guided course, Jenny Hale (Parent Coach of over 25 years) will teach you practical strategies to get onside with your strong-willed child and find your calm in the midst of their storm. Under Jenny's guidance, you’ll learn how to take the heat out of those strong-willed moments, build connection and affection and parent in a way that brings out the best in your child - and in you. Strong-willed doesn’t have to be a struggle.
Join parent coach and author Jenny Hale and presenter Dayna Galloway as they chat with some well-known New Zealand parents – and experts - who they admire and who, just like them, are navigating the wild and wonderful terrain of parenthood. Season 3 is now available on all major podcasting platforms. Text Parents to 3598 for a direct link! Find out more
Why (and how!) parents should persist with being physically affectionate with their young kids, tweens AND teens!
Celebrate the big and little moments with your kids at family mealtime.
Are you noticing more moodiness, tearfulness or tummy aches, especially before school or social events? It might not just be a momentary meltdown or even teenage angst – often these shifts in behaviour can be signs that a child or young person is struggling with anxiety. In this self-guided course you'll gain fresh insights into your child’s inner world and learn simple, practical strategies to help them manage their big feelings and worries. With the guidance of clinical professionals and parent coaches, you’ll gain the tools and know-how you need to better support your child through some of the common stressors they encounter at different ages and stages of their development. What to expect: - Bite-sized videos for busy parents - Downloadable module notes, scripts to try at home, reminders and additional reading - Convenience and flexibility of learning at your own pace.
Take the struggle out of social media with your teen. Less tension, more connection.
Learn tools and strategies to stay connected with your teenager.
Get skills to connect better with your primary-aged kid.
Kids don't come with a manual. Find courses, coaching and resources to get the info and support you need.
Are you noticing more moodiness, tearfulness or tummy aches, especially before school or social events? It might not just be a momentary meltdown or even teenage angst – often these shifts in behaviour can be signs that a child or young person is struggling with anxiety. In this self-guided course you'll gain fresh insights into your child’s inner world and learn simple, practical strategies to help them manage their big feelings and worries. With the guidance of clinical professionals and parent coaches, you’ll gain the tools and know-how you need to better support your child through some of the common stressors they encounter at different ages and stages of their development. What to expect: - Bite-sized videos for busy parents - Downloadable module notes, scripts to try at home, reminders and additional reading - Convenience and flexibility of learning at your own pace.
Strong-willed kids are impressive! Bold, passionate and determined - but often, a LOT extra to parent, especially in those younger years from ages 2-12. In this online self-guided course, Jenny Hale (Parent Coach of over 25 years) will teach you practical strategies to get onside with your strong-willed child and find your calm in the midst of their storm. Under Jenny's guidance, you’ll learn how to take the heat out of those strong-willed moments, build connection and affection and parent in a way that brings out the best in your child - and in you. Strong-willed doesn’t have to be a struggle.
A weekly time for play and exploration - meet parents, share experiences and grow in confidence.
Take the struggle out of social media with your teen. Less tension, more connection.
Confidently support your kids as they navigate an ever-changing digital world.
Learn tools and strategies to stay connected with your teenager.
Get skills to connect better with your primary-aged kid.
Get tools and strategies to support positively parenting your preschooler.
A parenting course unique to Aotearoa for caregivers raising tamariki aged 2 to 13 years.
Understand the rivalry. Reduce the conflict. Build stronger sibling relationships.
Senior Parent Coach and presenter, parenting author and grandma.
Parent Coaching team manager, Presenter and mum to three.
Parent Coach, supporting caregivers raising children aged 0-14 years.
Self-guided | Online course
Social media can be a place of connection, creativity and belonging — but it can also bring comparison, pressure and conflict that follows young people everywhere, 24/7. This new self-guided online course is designed for parents of young people navigating social media for the first time, or already feeling the impact.
You’ll learn practical strategies to stay connected with your young person (even when it’s tricky), and help them build the awareness and judgement they need to navigate social media safely.
Evidence-informed guidance from experts
Bite-sized, easy-to-follow videos
Practical scripts, tools and step-by-step guides
Reflection questions to support changes you want for your whānau.
Flexible learning to fit your life
Social media can be a place of connection, creativity and belonging — but it can also bring comparison, pressure and conflict that follows young people everywhere, 24/7. This new self-guided online course is designed for parents of young people navigating social media for the first time, or already feeling the impact.
You’ll learn practical strategies to stay connected with your young person (even when it’s tricky), and help them build the awareness and judgement they need to navigate social media safely.
What to expect
Evidence-informed guidance from experts
Bite-sized, easy-to-follow videos
Practical scripts, tools and step-by-step guides
Reflection questions to support changes you want for your whānau.
Flexible learning to fit your life
Last year, Parenting Place reached thousands of New Zealand families through in-person courses and coaching, website articles, social media, podcast episodes and self-guided online courses (FY2025 data).
We reached
5,878
families through Space
We had more than
135,000
article views
We coached
630
parents in 1:1 sessions
“It’s amazing how great it is when things are talked about and boundaries are put in place. Thank you so much for all your help.”
– Parent Coaching client
“Understanding how the little people react and why they react that way. It has also taught me to be less impulsive with my responses. ”
– Parent
Strong-Willed Child“The videos and resources from downloadable links [are] very informative. ”
– Parent
Strong-Willed Child“I guess understanding what's really going on helps my patience grow. ”
– Parent
Strong-Willed Child“[I'm] starting to connect better with my boys and remembering to look below the surface when they are being emotional.”
– Parent
Strong-Willed Child“Good information to process. The workbooks are good saving your work and thoughts.”
– Parent
Strong-Willed Child“Very helpful.”
– Parent
Strong-Willed Child“[I've learnt to] be kind to myself and my daughter, promote self awareness and her own development by making her own choices. ”
– Parent
Strong-Willed Child“Some great ideas of how to start these important chats in a non-intense way! I feel so encouraged to tackle convos I'd been putting off.”
– Parent of 3
Social Media Sorted“It's taught us a lot of essential skills to grow as a family.”
– Parent
Building Awesome Whānau“We came away felling somewhat normal in the sense of being able to relate to other parents in the room and actually a little proud of ourselves :) ”
– Parent
Building Awesome Whānau“Thank you for providing such a wonderful program. I have already recommended to multiple friends who have recently had babies!”
– Parent of new baby
Space“The weekly check-ins were really helpful, and the group discussions gave us a safe space to voice our worries and share our wins.”
– Parent of new baby
Space“It's so reassuring talking to other parents who have had similar experiences to me, and hearing about others' experiences with their own little families.”
– Parent of new baby
Space“I have loved attending Space as a parent and my son has absolutely loved it too.”
– Parent of new baby
Space“Thank you Jenny. We are enjoying implementing some of the changes you recommended and wonder why we didn't come to coaching earlier!!”
– Parent Coaching client
Parenting Coaching“I'm a very introverted person, but decided to go anyway because I knew it would be great for my baby. I ended up absolutely loving it. ”
– Parent of new baby
Space“My facilitators are a wonderful team who have helped me feel safe, heard, respected and celebrated as I have stepped into being a Mum.”
– Parent of new baby
Space“The facilitators who ran our Space class were amazing! I am immensely grateful their care and hard work making this a fun course for us.”
– Parent of new baby
Space“I have absolutely loved going to Space. It's something I look forward to every week. It's been so amazing watching my girl and the other bubs grow each week.”
– Parent of new baby
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