What if parenting felt a little less overwhelming…

and a lot less confusing?

What if you could navigate the hardest moments of parenting with confidence, calm, and clarity, instead of guilt, second-guessing, and late-night Google spirals?

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and Instagram is definitely not it.

And if your child is neurodivergent? You can forget about the mainstream parenting advice.

That’s where this membership steps in.

Inside The Family Forum, you’ll get affordable, accessible, evidence-based parenting support, all in one place, so you can stop guessing, stop doom-scrolling, and finally feel grounded in the way you’re raising your child.

If you’ve ever thought:

“Why am I reacting like this?”
“Why isn’t any of this Instagram advice working?”
“I wish someone could just tell me what actually helps…”
“I can’t afford therapy every week but I need support now…”

You’re in exactly the right place.

Parenting is beautifully, painfully, wonderfully imperfect.

As Gemma Douglas says so honestly:

“I try so hard to be the gentle parent. But I’m not all the time. Because sometimes I’m the impatient parent, the reactive parent, and the struggling parent. Sometimes I’m the anxious parent, the exhausted parent, and the overwhelmed parent. But I’m also the committed parent, the loving parent, and the forever-trying parent.”

If you’re that “forever-trying” parent (like me) the one who is doing their best even on the days everything feels loud, messy, or emotionally heavy, then you’re exactly where you need to be.

Because you don’t need to be a perfect parent to raise a thriving child.

You just need support, clarity, and a space that helps you feel less alone in the chaos.

Welcome to The Family Forum 💛

Your grounded, guilt-free support system for the real world of parenting.

THIS SOUNDS LIKE MY SPACE 💛

GET INSTANT ACCESS TO CLARITY, CALM + PARENTING GUIDANCE

Let me hit you with some facts: Having access to consistent, evidence-informed parenting support is the #1 way to feel confident, reduce reactivity, and build stronger, calmer relationships with your kids.

In fact, this wraparound kind of support is THE thing that helps parents:

Decrease guilt
Understand behaviour more clearly
Respond instead of react
Stop trying 47 conflicting strategies
And feel less alone in it all

It bridges the gap between what you want to do as a parent and what you actually have capacity for in the moment.

And if that wasn’t reason enough to pay attention…

Parents with access to ongoing support report significantly less guilt and overwhelm.
Constantly switching between conflicting online advice is strongly linked with increased parent stress and confusion.
Families who receive practical, consistent guidance are more likely to experience reduced reactivity, calmer communication, and improved child behaviour.
And here’s the kicker? Many families cannot access or afford regular therapy, leaving parents to navigate big emotions and big behaviours alone.

And that’s when parenting feels heavy. Complicated. Lonely.

Or like you’re somehow failing... when really, you’re just under-supported.

YOU'RE SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE

Here’s the part no one tells you when you start a family...

Parenting advice is everywhere; but knowing what actually works for your child?

That’s the missing piece.

You don’t need more Instagram hacks, sticker charts, or gentle parenting quotes that fall apart the second your child screams “NO!” in Woolies. You need a space that meets you exactly where you’re at: somewhere that gives you real-time support, realistic tools, and grounded guidance without shame or pressure.

And that’s exactly what The Family Forum was built for.

It’s not about being a perfect parent. It’s about learning how to:

Make sense of your child’s behaviour
Respond with calm and confidence
Reduce yelling and reactivity
Build connection even on the hard days
Support neurodivergent needs in a way that actually works

When you have access to the right kind of support, parenting doesn’t just feel easier…

It starts to feel more connected, more intentional, and far less chaotic.

So, what makes the Family Forum so effective?

It’s built on my Grounded Growth Framework: the three-stage process that underpins everything at The Playful Psychologist:

Grounding → Reflection → Growth.

Inside the Family Forum, that means:

Grounding: Helping you feel safe, supported, and less overwhelmed so you can actually think clearly (instead of reacting from panic, guilt, or sensory overload).
Reflection: Making sense of your child’s behaviour, and your own, with compassion and curiosity, not shame.
Growth: Supporting you to apply new strategies with confidence, even on the messy days.

This framework is especially powerful for families raising neurodivergent children, where big emotions, sensory needs, and school challenges can amplify stress.

From here, everything in the Family Forum works together:

Parent coaching.
Expert insights.
Practical tools.
Supportive community.

All intentionally connected so what you learn is reinforced, simplified, and easy to use in real life; even in the middle of a meltdown or after a long day at work.

Every element is designed to reduce overwhelm, build confidence, and help you feel deeply supported in a parenting world that often forgets about your needs.

Inside The Family Forum, you’ll find everything you need, all in one place, to parent with clarity, compassion, and calm.

This isn’t another parenting trend or a one-off webinar that leaves you thinking "But what do I actually do next?”

This is your go-to space for ongoing parenting support, real-life answers, and practical guidance, designed specifically for overwhelmed parents who want to feel:

less reactive
more connected
better equipped
and more confident

EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

Inside, you’ll gain access to:

✨ A holistic library of child development videos: From speechies, OTs, psychologists, sleep consultants, nutritionists & more.

✨ Monthly Group Calls: Get real answers to your real questions, without waitlists or $250 sessions.

✨ Evidence-based tools and scripts: For emotional regulation, co-regulation, boundaries, sibling conflict, school challenges & more.

✨ A supportive parent community: No judgement. No comparison. Just honesty, compassion, and solidarity.

✨ Affordable, accessible support: So you can get the guidance you need, without financial overwhelm.

You’ll learn how to understand big emotions (yours and your child’s), respond instead of react, and parent with confidence, whether your child is neurodivergent, sensitive, strong-willed, or just having a big feelings week.

BUT THE THING I'M MOST PROUD OF?

Watching parents go from:

“I’m failing” → “I understand what’s happening.”
“I’m yelling all the time” → “I feel calmer.”
“I’m overwhelmed” → “I finally feel supported.”

Parents who message me saying:

“This is the first time parenting feels doable.”
“I’m yelling less and connecting more.”
“I finally understand my child, and myself.”

Those DM's? That could (literally) be you.

Imagine this…

💛 You open your phone and instantly know where to go for real, evidence-informed answers.
💛 You feel calmer walking into tough moments because you actually understand what’s happening under the behaviour.
💛 You stop second-guessing every parenting decision.
💛 Your home feels lighter, more connected, and less chaotic.

And the best part?

You didn’t need weekly therapy appointments, a psychology degree, or endless Instagram scrolling to get here.

Inside The Family Forum, you’ll go from:

Reacting → Responding with confidence
Confusion → Clarity
Overwhelm → Understanding
Feeling alone → Feeling supported
Trying every strategy → Knowing what actually works

This isn’t just parenting education.

It’s parenting relief.

Everything you wish you had in the early days…all in one place.

Here’s what’s included designed to reduce stress, build confidence, and simplify parenting:

Monthly 1-hour Group Calls: (Recorded & Uploaded) No vague fluff, no “one-size-fits-all” advice. Real conversations, expert feedback, and space to ask the questions you really want answered, whether you're navigating tricky parenting moments or just need validation that you're on the right track (RRP $220)
Expert-led child development video library: Short. Sharp. Actually useful. These workshops give you practical tools and insights you can apply immediately, without spending months on waitlists for appointments you may not even need Zoom. The best part? You have access to every single workshop ever released into the Family Forum, for the life of your membership (RRP $337)
New Article Each Month: Stay current without getting overwhelmed. Each month I release a new article based on what members are asking for. Curated information, delivered straight to you.
Downloadable scripts, guides, and tools :You’ll never scramble for parenting resources again. I've created a library just for you, including reviews on resources so you can read honest feedback before you spend your hard earned money. You also get access to a curated collection of parenting resources and workshops from my online store, at no extra cost (RRP $621)
Private Discussion Group: No more navigating parenthood alone. Ask questions, share wins, vent your challenges, and connect with other parents who just get it. (RRP priceless)

Your investment? A fraction of the cost of therapy.

Total monthly value:

Over $770

But your investment?

Only $29/month

No sign-up fees.

Cancel anytime.

Get immediate access.

Ready to finally feel supported, prepared, and grounded in your parenting?

Jump into The Family Forum and get instant access to everything you need to support your child's development, without the stress, second-guessing, or sky-high costs.

Choose the membership that works best for you:

Choose Your Pricing Plan

1 Month Family Membership
29$
Every month
Pay as you go, leave anytime
- Monthly 1-hr Group Call (recorded & uploaded)
- A New Parenting Related Article Released Each Month
- Exclusive Access to the Family Forum Video Library
- Book Reviews & Resource Recommendations
- Access to the Parenting Workshop Video Library (RRP $449)
- Access to Digital Resources From the Online Store (RRP $130)
- Access to Private Discussion Group
6 Month Family Membership
145$
Every 6 months
Get One Month Free (Save $29)
- Monthly 1-hr Group Call (recorded & uploaded)
- A New Parenting Related Article Released Each Month
- Exclusive Access to the Family Forum Video Library
- Book Reviews & Resource Recommendations
- Access to the Parenting Workshop Video Library (RRP $449)
- Access to Digital Resources From the Online Store (RRP $130)
- Access to Private Discussion Group
- Access to Exclusive Discounts
- One Month Free Membership
Annual Family Membership
290$
Every year
Get Two Months Free (Save $58)
- Monthly 1-hr Group Call (recorded & uploaded)
- A New Parenting Related Article Released Each Month
- Exclusive Access to the Family Forum Video Library
- Book Reviews & Resource Recommendations
- Access to the Parenting Workshop Video Library (RRP $449)
- Access to Digital Resources From the Online Store (RRP $130)
- Access to Private Discussion Group
- Access to Exclusive Discounts
- Two Months Free Membership
- Free copy of ABC Coping Cards posted to you (RRP $19)

but don't just take my word for it, see what other parents are saying...

Naomi, Mum of Four

“The Family Forum has been such a relief. I finally feel like I have a place to turn when things feel overwhelming, and the support actually fits our real life, not the picture-perfect version of parenting you see online.”

Zara, ND Mum of 2

“This is the first space that’s made me feel understood as a parent of a neurodivergent child. The strategies are practical, the support is genuine, and I finally feel like I’m doing enough."

Sarah, Mum of Three

"Having access to information across so many areas of development is incredible. I feel like I can breathe again, and have clear paths forward to supporting my children and their development."

BONUS...

JOIN NOW & GET THIS BONUS INCLUDED FREE:

The Understanding Emotions Workshop for Parents

(Valued at $97)

From confusion to confidence, this workshop gives you a clear, compassionate framework for understanding your child’s behaviour and supporting their emotional world.

Inside, you’ll get:

The Behaviour–Emotion Decoder: Learn what your child’s behaviour is actually communicating, how to read emotional cues, and how to respond in ways that build connection, not conflict.
The Emotional Development Roadmap: Understand what’s “normal” at different ages, recognise emotional bids for attention, and strengthen your child’s social and emotional skills in just minutes a day.
The Connection & Coaching Toolkit: Practical strategies for emotion coaching, responding to big feelings, and managing tricky moments at home or in public, without shame, fear, or power struggles.
The Parenting Essentials Bundle: A 75-minute video workshop, a detailed parenting resource guide (RRP $12), social & emotional milestone cards (RRP $15), an emotions resource book, summary handouts, and extra supportive PDFs to help you implement everything with ease.

Go from feeling overwhelmed by mixed advice…To having a grounded, evidence-based approach that helps you feel more connected, capable, and supported as a parent.

💥 Included with your Family Forum membership.

all of this, plus access to pdf resources to provide you ongoing support on your parenting journey.

whether you're navigating school refusal, the ndis, understanding your child's diagnosis or even just need some validating that you're on the right track...i've got it all here for you.

FAQ

Is this a replacement for therapy?

No. The Family Forum offers general guidance and education, not personalised clinical treatment. It’s designed to support you between sessions, while on waitlists, or when therapy isn’t accessible.

What if I can’t attend live Q&As?

No problem. You can submit questions anytime, and recordings/resources remain available to watch back whenever you need them. I monitor the private discussion group daily.

Is it helpful for parents of neurodivergent children?

Absolutely. Much of the content is designed with neurodivergence, sensory needs, emotional regulation, and school challenges in mind.

How is this different from Instagram parenting advice?

Everything inside is evidence-based, psychologist-led, and designed to be practical, not overwhelming or contradictory.

I’m not a “gentle parent.” Will this help?

Yes, this is a shame-free, judgement-free space. You don’t need to parent perfectly. You just need to be willing to grow and try again tomorrow. Anyone who claims to be a perfect parent is lying.

Am I locked into a contract?

No way! There are no contracts, no lock-ins, and no awkward hoops to jump through. Just log in, click cancel, and your membership will end at the end of your billing period.

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