Self-Paced Parenting Courses
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CENTRE MARANATA · LEARNING FOR PARENTS
Self-Paced Parenting Courses
Build practical parenting skills, one lesson at a time. Learn when it works for your family, practise at home, and return to the course as you progress.
Développez vos compétences parentales, une leçon à la fois. Apprenez à votre rythme et mettez les stratégies en pratique en famille. Les cours ci-dessous sont en anglais.
Explore Defeating Defiance ↓Explore Alienate Anxiety ↓Explore Mastering the Waves of Depression ↓Explore Thriving with ADHD ↓Explore Parenting Foundations ↓Explore Social-Emotional Success ↓Explore Spectrum of Light ↓
PARENT MASTERMINDS ON BEHAVIOURAL STRUGGLES
Defeating Defiance
An eight-module, self-directed behaviour management parenting course with narrated visual lessons, practical strategies, age-specific tips for ages 2–17, home activities, reflection prompts and quizzes.
Work through the weeks in order. Watch each lesson and answer at least two of its three quiz questions correctly to unlock the next week. After all eight weeks, a final 16-question exam leads to a downloadable certificate of completion when you score at least 13.
View the eight-week course outline
- Understanding the Fundamentals of Defiance 1
- Understanding the Fundamentals of Defiance 2
- Avoiding the Power Struggles
- Avoiding the Yelling Traps
- Learning Reinforcement and Positive Praise
- Developing Discipline Strategies and Skills
- Navigating Family Dynamics and the School System
- Identifying Additional Challenges and Long Term Success
Your progress, reflections and certificate are stored in your browser on your device. Use the same browser and device to continue. The certificate recognises course completion; it is not a professional qualification.
Register for Defeating Defiance ↗Start or continue the course ↗The course opens in a new tab. No Claude account is needed to view it.
Questions or help / Questions ou aide : info@centremaranata.ca
PARENT MASTERMINDS ON MOOD DISORDERS/STRUGGLES
Alienate Anxiety
An eight-week, self-led parenting course focused on understanding childhood anxiety and supporting anxious thoughts and feelings. Includes narrated visual lessons, family examples, age-specific tips for ages 2–17, practical activities, reflection prompts and quizzes.
Begin at any time and work through the weekly modules in order. Each week includes a three-question quiz; a final 16-question exam offers a certificate of completion with a score of at least 13.
View the Alienate Anxiety eight-week outline
- Understanding the Fundamentals of Anxiety
- Developing Emotional Awareness & Managing Triggers
- Managing Cognitive Distortions and Mind Traps
- Developing a Mind over Matter Mentality
- Learning Coping Skills and Calming Strategies
- Utilizing Problem-Solving & Perspective-Taking
- Developing Self Acceptance & Growth Mind-Set
- Becoming Resilient and Adaptable
This course is in English. Progress is saved separately from Defeating Defiance in your browser on your device. The certificate recognises course completion, not a professional qualification.
Register for Alienate Anxiety ↗Start or continue Alienate Anxiety ↗The course opens in a new tab. No Claude account is needed to view it.
PARENT MASTERMINDS ON MOOD DISORDERS/STRUGGLES
Mastering the Waves of Depression
An eight-week, self-paced parenting education course about understanding children’s low moods and building supportive family connections. Includes narrated visual lessons, family examples, age-specific tips, home activities, reflection prompts and quizzes.
Work through the modules in order, then complete the 16-question final exam. A score of at least 13 earns a downloadable certificate of completion.
View the Mastering the Waves of Depression eight-week outline
- Understanding the Fundamentals of Depression
- Navigating the Depressive Factors & Emotional Impacts
- Learning Emotional Regulation Skills
- Navigating and Rewiring the Mental Traps and Cages
- Utilizing Mindfulness Strategies
- Using Communication as Connections
- Developing Conflict Resolution Skills
- Developing Distress Tolerance through the Stages
This English-language course provides general parenting education and does not replace professional mental health care. Progress is saved in your browser on your device, separately from the other courses. The certificate recognises course completion, not a professional qualification.
Register for Mastering the Waves of Depression ↗Start or continue Mastering the Waves of Depression ↗The course opens in a new tab. No Claude account is needed to view it.
PARENT MASTERMINDS ON BEHAVIOURAL STRUGGLES
Thriving with ADHD
An eight-week, self-paced parenting education course about ADHD, everyday routines, school and homework, friendships and planning for the future. Includes narrated visual lessons, family examples, age-specific tips for ages 2–17, home activities, reflection prompts and quizzes.
Work through the weekly modules in order, then complete the 16-question final exam. A score of at least 13 earns a downloadable certificate of completion.
View the Thriving with ADHD eight-week outline
- Understanding ADHD Fundamentals
- Managing Expectations and Demands
- School and Homework Navigation
- Peer Issues and Social Struggles
- Managing Coexisting Conditions
- Mastering Reinforcements
- Medication and Alternatives
- Long Term Planning and Success
This English-language course provides general parenting education and does not replace professional medical or mental health care. Progress is saved separately from the other courses in your browser on your device. The certificate recognises course completion, not a professional qualification.
Register for Thriving with ADHD ↗Start or continue Thriving with ADHD ↗The course opens in a new tab. No Claude account is needed to view it.
PARENT MASTERMINDS ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF PARENTING
Parenting Foundations
An eight-week, self-paced course for everyday parenting: building connections, communicating respectfully, encouraging positive behaviour, navigating family dynamics and supporting school success. Includes narrated visual lessons, family examples, age-specific tips for ages 2–17, home activities, reflection prompts and quizzes.
Complete the weekly modules in order, then take the 16-question final exam. A score of at least 13 earns a downloadable certificate of completion.
View the Parenting Foundations eight-week outline
- Parenting Foundations & Connections
- Effective & Respectful Communication
- Successful Interactions & Motivators
- Managing Undesirable Behaviours
- Family and Sibling Dynamics
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Navigating Top Parenting Struggles
- School Success
This course is in English. Your progress is saved separately from the other courses in your browser on your device. The certificate recognises course completion, not a professional qualification.
Register for Parenting Foundations ↗Start or continue Parenting Foundations ↗The course opens in a new tab. No Claude account is needed to view it.
PARENT MASTERMINDS ON DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS/STRUGGLES
Spectrum of Light
An eight-week, self-paced autism parenting course exploring communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation, transitions and visual supports. Includes narrated visual lessons, family examples, age-specific tips for ages 2–17, home activities, reflection prompts and quizzes, with an approach that respects different ways of communicating and learning.
Complete the weekly modules in order, then take the 16-question final exam. A score of at least 13 earns a downloadable certificate of completion.
View the Spectrum of Light eight-week outline
- Developing the Autism Fundamentals
- Understanding the Functions of Behaviour
- Learning Reinforcement and Learning Style Skills
- Managing Social-Skills & Communication Struggles
- Sensory Processing and Mental Health Struggles
- Emotional Regulation & Self Regulation Strategies
- Handling Transitions and Inflexibility
- Creating Visuals Support and Future Success
This English-language course provides general parenting education and does not replace professional medical or mental health care. Progress is saved separately from the other courses in your browser on your device. The certificate recognises course completion, not a professional qualification.
Register for Spectrum of Light ↗Start or continue Spectrum of Light ↗The course opens in a new tab. No Claude account is needed to view it.
PARENT MASTERMINDS ON DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS/STRUGGLES
Social-Emotional Success
An eight-week, self-paced parenting course exploring connection, communication, emotional awareness, cooperation, friendships and boundaries. Includes narrated visual lessons, family examples, age-specific tips for ages 2–17, home activities, reflection prompts and quizzes.
Complete the weekly modules in order, then take the 16-question final exam. A score of at least 13 earns a downloadable certificate of completion.
View the Social-Emotional Success eight-week outline
This course is in English. Your progress is saved separately from the other courses in your browser on your device. The certificate recognises course completion, not a professional qualification.
Register for Social-Emotional Success ↗Start or continue Social-Emotional Success ↗The course opens in a new tab. No Claude account is needed to view it.