Most parents want to raise resilient, healthy children, but don't have the resources or support to do it well.
When you don't get the right support you:
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Act in ways you're not proud of as a parent
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Feel powerless trying to manage your child's emotions or get them to do everyday tasks
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Feel isolated from other parents, thinking it's just you feeling overwhelmed, overworked and stressed.
Feeling confident, supported and connected to our family shouldn't feel this hard
When our children are little, we’re surrounded by a village of support — maternal health nurses, parent groups, and playgroups guiding us through every new milestone. But as our kids grow and life gets busier, that support quietly fades.
Parents are suddenly expected to know how to help our children manage big feelings, make friends, build confidence, and find their place in the world — all while juggling our own work, relationships, and wellbeing. The truth is most of us were never taught these skills ourselves.
That’s where Raising the Future Parenting Group comes in...
We guide a small group of parents through the 5 C’s — Co-regulation, Connection, Core Values, Cooperation, and Compassion — the essential foundations for raising confident and connected kids. These core components come together to help parents look after themselves and enjoy the journey of parenthood, even in our chaotic modern lifestyle.
Over six weeks, you’ll experience a rich mix of learning, support, and practical tools designed to help you bring more ease and joy into family life:
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In-person workshops filled with real stories, discussion, and hands-on activities
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Short online videos introducing each of the 5 C’s — available anytime, for life
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Creative take-home activities to strengthen your connection as a family
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A beautifully designed parent handbook to guide your learning and reflection
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Ongoing access and follow-up support to keep building confidence long-term
You’ll leave with a toolkit of strategies that make sense for you — and the confidence to handle any parenting challenge with more calm, clarity, and compassion.
Hi, I'm Danielle
A psychologist on a mission to restore what modern life has taken from families — time, connection, and joy — by helping parents build boundaries, balance, and a home that blooms.
For over eight years, I’ve worked with school-aged children and noticed the same challenges again and again — kids feeling misunderstood, craving more connection, and struggling to solve everyday problems with their parents. It often felt like families were speaking different languages. And it’s no wonder — today’s parents face enormous pressure to do it all, while sifting through endless advice and expectations.
I understand how confusing and overwhelming parenting can feel — even as a psychologist, I found myself struggling. My child’s big emotions, sleep challenges, and sensitivity left me questioning everything I thought I knew. Becoming a mother inspired me to dig deep into the research and discover practical ways to support both children and parents. Those insights became the foundation for the Raising the Future Parenting Group — a program designed to help families thrive with understanding, confidence, and connection.
If you're ready to...
Build your confidence to respond to everyday parenting challenges
Learn how to set limits with love and ensure you are meeting your own needs, as well as your kids
Get clarity on how to help your kids with big emotions and what they need from you
Break old parenting cycles and get on the same page as your co-parent
Expand your parenting toolkit & get your kids to cooperate without bribes, threats or rewards (yes it's possible!)
Find your community of like-minded parents to connection with, learn from and support each other on the journey
I'M INTERESTED, WHAT NOW?
Ready to learn parenting strategies that work with ongoing support to help you master it?
SIGN UP TO OUR NEXT GROUP
Start by signing up and register your details to be a part of the next group. Click 'SIGN ME UP' below to get started.
COMPLETE OUR QUESTIONNAIRE
Once you sign up, you will receive an email with our program guide and a link to a questionnaire. Complete the questions so we can get to know your family and what your goals are.
BOOK A BABYSITTER (and maybe a date night)
Organise your child/ren to be minded ahead of time. Many past parents have used this opportunity to go on a date night or do something fun for yourself after the group!
It can be scary to invest in yourself...
Once you join our parent group,
you will..
Spend less time second-guessing yourself and more time to do what matters
Develop confidence and clarity to respond to everyday parenting challenges
Access both online and in-person support to master the strategies and learn how to troubleshoot roadblocks
Own our exclusive parenting cookbook, packed with helpful visuals, tips, links and reflective activities to apply parenting strategies to your life
Get your family involved with take away activities to actually use the strategies and learn together
Be part of a community of like-minded parents to connect, collaborate and learn from who are doing the journey with you
Stop wasting time and money searching for quick-fix solutions that don’t understand your unique family and experiences
Access a carefully selected range of evidence-based strategies that bring the research together and saves you time trying to work it out alone
FAQs
How is the Raising the Future program different from other parent groups or courses out there?
We love this question — and it’s one you should be asking. There are many parenting programs out there, but we’ve taken great care to design an experience that truly supports busy parents who want real change, lasting calm, and a closer family. That's why we have developed a combination approach to our six week group:
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IMMERSIVE: Nothing compares to the energy of a small, face-to-face group. Our sessions create a safe, encouraging space to share stories, shift perspectives, and try new strategies — all while connecting with other parents who “get it.”
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ENGAGING: Forget long lectures and endless slideshows. Each session is filled with visual tools, interesting discussions, and hands-on activities that spark curiosity and confidence.
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CONVENIENT: Our online platform gives you lifetime access to short, practical videos introducing the 5 C’s — Co-regulation, Connection, Core Values, Cooperation, and Compassion — so you can revisit ideas anytime, at your own pace.
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INTERACTIVE: After each workshop, you’ll receive fun, practical ways to apply what you’ve learned with your co-parent (if you have one) and kids. We even include a special bonus session that invites children to join for a meaningful connection activity.
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EXPERT LED: Our program is unique in that it has been developed by and ran by two psychologists, Danielle & Jason, specialising in development across the lifespan. We have training to understand the developmental needs of both children and parents, meaning we can bring the most up-to-date research and tools to create balance and harmony at home.
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COMMITED TO GROWTH: Feedback from our past groups was to include a follow up, and we have listened! We know that life throws its share of curveballs and we’re invested in long-term change, not quick fixes. That’s why we include a follow-up session — to help you revisit new challenges and keep building confidence long after the group ends.
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DESIGNED FOR EVERY LEARNER: We understand that everyone learns differently and has preferences for how they consume information. That’s why our program includes visuals, discussions, videos, movement-based tasks, and written reflections — ensuring every parent can connect, learn, and grow in their own way.
At its heart, this program is about helping you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected — now and for years to come.
How long does the group go for?
The Raising the Future parent program is a 6 week program. It includes:
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10-15mins of online videos and content to look through
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1.5hr face-to-face group
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Take away task to practice in-between sessions
Total time per week to get the most of the program would be around 2 hours per week.
What’s involved in the program?
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A focus skill each week across the 5 C’s (Co-regulation, Connection, Core Values, Cooperation and Compassion)
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Video content to learn the WHY before each face to face group
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One face-to-face group session each week with other like-minded parents
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Parent workbook to help you apply strategies to your unique challenges at home
Can I bring my partner or co-parent? Is there an additional charge if someone comes along with me?
Absolutely! We welcome (and encourage) partners and co-parents to come along. There is no extra charge to have them join the group.
How much does the program cost?
The program can be paid for the complete six weeks or on a payment plan per session.
If you pay in full, total is $1285 (discount of $95!)
If you pay per session, cost is $230 per session across 6 weeks
Where does the group meet?
The group meets every Wednesday night at the Ascot Vale library meeting room - 165 Union Road Ascot Vale.
When does the group start?
The groups run at the start of term 2 and term 3. For more specific dates, see event details here.
Limited Spots Available
