Raising children with clarity, calm, and connection.

What is the Mindful Parenting Academy?

The Mindful Parenting Academy is your digital sanctuary for building strong, intentional relationships with your children; without the guilt, overwhelm, or outdated parenting myths.

Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or neurodiverse children, this membership-based platform gives you the tools, frameworks, and confidence to show up as the parent your child needs.

Through a blend of behavioural science, coaching, and compassionate guidance, we help you parent with presence, not pressure.

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Who is this for?

  • Parents who want to break generational cycles and parent differently.
  • Busy mums, dads, carers, or guardians seeking practical tools and not just theory.
  • Parents of neurodivergent children wanting more support, strategies, and understanding.
  • Couples co-parenting and wanting to stay aligned and consistent.
  • Educators or family workers supporting parents and looking for effective resources.
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The Mindful Parenting Academy Online Membership

We’re building a nurturing, practical, and evidence-informed membership space for parents who want to raise children with intention, without losing themselves in the process. The Mindful Parenting Academy offers a toolkit of audio-guided resets, printable resources, expert-led mini-courses, and live Q&A sessions designed to support you through the daily challenges of parenting. Whether you’re navigating meltdowns, building emotional literacy, or simply seeking calmer, more connected routines, this membership helps you do it all with clarity and compassion. It’s parenting support, reimagined for real life.

What will be included in your membership?

🎥 Video Series: Bite-sized, evidence-based lessons you can watch anytime.
📄 Printable Tools & Worksheets: Designed to be actionable, not shelfware.
🎧 Audio Guides: For learning on the go (perfect for that commute or walk).
💬 Supportive Community Forums: Safe spaces for real talk and mutual encouragement.
🧠 Neurodiversity Toolkit: Bonus materials for parents raising autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent children.
🎯 Monthly Challenges & Live Q&A: Engage with bite-sized growth goals and get your questions answered in real time.

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Our Philosophy

We believe mindful parenting isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being present.
Our approach blends neuroscience, coaching psychology, and behavioural insight to help you reduce reactive parenting, foster deeper connection, and build emotional resilience — in yourself and in your kids.

You’ll walk away with…

  • Confidence to set clear, loving boundaries
  • Skills to de-escalate conflict without yelling or shutting down
  • Language that builds emotional intelligence and trust
  • Clarity on what matters most to your parenting identity
  • Connection rituals that bring calm to chaotic moments
  • A personalised, sustainable parenting rhythm
“Parenting is the ultimate behavioural leadership role. Through the Mindful Parenting Academy, I share the same tools I use with executives and teams — adapted for the beautiful, messy, vital work of raising the next generation.”
Leon van Niekerk
Founder

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If You Are Ready To Work With A Coach

Neither you nor your child are broken. Sometimes all we need is a nudge in the right direction, the tools to calibrate effectively, and the guidance needed to reach alignment with your child. If you are ready, book some time with me for a chat.

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FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, send us an email via the contact button at the end.

Is this just for mums?
Not at all. The Mindful Parenting Academy is for anyone in a parenting or caregiving role — dads, grandparents, step-parents, guardians, whānau — all welcome.
What if I’m already overwhelmed and short on time?
You’re not alone. That’s why all our content is designed to be light, practical, and adaptable. 15 minutes a week is all it takes to start seeing change.
I’m parenting a neurodivergent child. Will this be relevant?
Absolutely. We offer dedicated content for parenting autistic, ADHD, and other neurodiverse kids — grounded in real-world strategies, not judgment.
How do I join the Mindful Parenting Academy?
The full membership is currently in development and will be launching soon. If you’d like early access, founding member benefits, or to be notified the moment we go live, make sure you join the waitlist. In the meantime, we offer free tools and webinars to support your parenting journey—available now.

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