The amazing fitness coach
Childproof Parenting Academy
with Melissa Benaroya, LICSW
Featured Courses
Childproof Parenting
The Toddler & Preschool
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Childproof Parenting
The School Age Years
Emotion
Coaching
All Ages
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Strong Bodies,
Strong Minds
Early Childhood
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About Your Instructor
Melissa Benaroya, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed therapist with 20+ years of experience working with children and families. Melissa has a master's degree in Social Work, is a Credentialed School Counselor, and is trained in Positive Discipline. She is also a Certified Gottman Educator, offering the Bringing Baby Home Program for families with young children and workshops on Emotion Coaching and couple relationships.
Melissa practices as a parenting consultant, coach, and speaker, blending her clinical training with her expertise in child development and discipline. In 2011, she co-authored the book The Childproof Parent. In addition to founding the Childproof Parenting Online Academy, she co-founded Grow Parenting and Mommy Matters Seattle.
Melissa lives in Seattle with her husband and two children (now in college), and keeps her sanity by maintaining an active lifestyle that includes hip-hop dance, yoga, and Pilates.
Learn
Simple strategies to create greater calm and ease in your home.
Gain Confidence
Using specific parenting tools to invite your child's cooperation.
Transform
Your relationship with your child and home life.
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COLETTE IS A CALMER AND HAPPIER PARENT"This program provided me with effective tools to parent my son. My son responded almost immediately to even small changes in how I approach our interactions. I am a happier and calmer parent as a result, and I frequently refer back to the program materials when I need a personal mini-refresher. Melissa has great energy and a wealth of parenting knowledge that I'm truly grateful to have tapped into." -Colette, Mother to toddler
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THE COURSE FACILITATED MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS"The first few 'groundwork' modules were every bit as valuable to our family as the actual parenting ones. They facilitated many meaningful discussions between my husband and me, and also served as a nice reminder that all the work we've done on our own relationship over our 14 years of marriage has led to us being a strong team.
The length and content of the modules were perfect and well presented. The style made the content easy to understand, and the specific examples made it easier to see how the approaches translate to actual situations." -Adrienne, parent of a preschooler & toddler -
REBECCA LOVED THE TEACHING METHODS USED IN THE COURSE"Melissa's knowledge, style, and teaching methods were great. I really loved the "fill-in-the-blank" handouts she used. I took lots of notes!" -Rebecca, mother to 3 year old in princess phase
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MICHELE FEELS MORE CONFIDENT AND LESS FRUSTRATED"Melissa’s class is a supportive atmosphere where I was able to practice and gain new techniques for parenting and my relationship with my spouse. I feel more confident and less frustrated as a parent now with new tools in my parenting toolbox. It was invaluable class that I've recommended time and time again to friends. -Michele, mother of preschooler
CHILDPROOF PARENTING
The Toddler & Preschool Years
Get support and learn about what matters most as your child moves through the toddler/preschool years! Childproof Parenting blends Positive Discipline, Gottman principles, and the latest research with interactive support. You will walk away feeling confident in your parenting, empowered in your decisions, and fulfilled in your relationships and endeavors.
In the Childproof Parenting Course, You Will:
- Learn new ways to strengthen relationships with self, child, and partner
- Gain insight into how your child learns and what they need at this stage
- Learn behavior management strategies that invite cooperation
- Aquire tools to end conflict, avoid power struggles, & stop nagging & yelling
- Begin to parent without fear, confusion, or anxiety
- Feel confident about YOUR parenting choices
CHILDPROOF PARENTING
The School Age Years
Get support and learn about what matters most as your child moves through the toddler/preschool years! Childproof Parenting blends Positive Discipline, Gottman principles, and the latest research with interactive support. You will walk away feeling confident in your parenting, empowered in your decisions, and fulfilled in your relationships and endeavors.
In the Childproof Parenting Course, You Will:
- Learn new ways to strengthen relationships with self, child, and partner
- Gain insight into how your child learns and what they need at this stage
- Learn behavior management strategies that invite cooperation
- Aquire tools to end conflict, avoid power struggles, & stop nagging & yelling
- Begin to parent without fear, confusion, or anxiety
- Feel confident about YOUR parenting choices
EMOTION COACHING
It's time to become the best version of YOU
Emotion coaching helps parents guide their children through life's ups and downs in a way that builds confidence, resilience, and strong relationships. Developed by Dr. John Gottman, author of Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, this process helps your child learn how emotions work and how to behave in healthy ways when feelings are strong- skills that help them thrive socially and academically. This course will give you the tools to become an emotionally responsive parent.
What You Will Learn:
- How to recognize, respond to, and validate what your child is feeling
- How to be an effective emotion coach using the 5 Steps of Emotion Coaching with children of any age
- Ways to express understanding and empathy
- How to effectively set limits and problem-solve with your children
STRONG BODIES, STRONG MINDS
Children often look for opportunities to test their limits; mealtime is the perfect time to do so. The first few years of a child’s life are characterized by a focus on power and control. They are individuating after 18-21 months. (Just about the same time they start eating solids) You can help your children to eat well & use self–discipline without being coercive (bribing) or humiliating them (using shame and punishment). This course will provide you with the tools needed to become more intentional about providing what your child needs, help clarify your role in feeding, and teach you how to encourage healthy eating habits.
What You Will Learn:
- What expectations are realistic regarding what your child can and needs to eat
- How to encourage your child to try new foods.
- How to effectively avoid and manage challenging behaviors at the family table
- A fundamental understanding of the division of responsibilities between you and your child regarding eating and feeding.
- How to meal plan using age-appropriate portions.
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ANAT FEELS MORE EMPATHY, SELF-AWARE & COMPASSION"I found this course late at night, struggling to juggle between family, two girls under 5, and community responsibilities. The course has changed my experience as a partner, mother, and parent. I gained confidence in my parenting that played a crucial part in raising children with empathy, self-awareness, and compassion." -Anat, mother of Liel, 6, Naomi, 22 months
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BLAKE FEELS MORE CONFIDENT AND CONNECTED TO HIS DAUGHTER"After reflecting on the values we would like to nurture in our children during our class, Melissa asked us to list all the things our children do that drive us crazy. And as we stared at that frightening list, Melissa shared something I will never forget: "In each of these upsetting behaviors is an opportunity to nurture those values." Melissa is uniquely skilled at helping parents find solutions to the many challenges of raising children while always keeping that bigger picture in mind. -Blake, father to Gemma
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KAREN IS A HAPPIER PERSON, WIFE AND MOTHER"When I signed up for Melissa's course, I was in a bad place. I was not taking care of myself, and I needed to learn how to do that better. Her course taught me that in order for me to be my best-happiest self, I need to make myself a priority. One year later, I have made myself more of a priority. As a result, I am a happier person, wife, and mother." -Karen, mother of a sweet boy
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THE SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES CHANGED MY PARENTING"Melissa’s course made our family calmer, happier, and more fun
place to be. The principles were easy to grasp, but the practical, real-world approach was transformative. I learned simple, step-by-step techniques that changed my parenting, and was delighted at the immediate improvement in my kids' behavior! I felt confident about how to approach any parenting situation – setting boundaries became straightforward, leaving our family with the energy to focus on the fun part of having two energetic children!” -Gillian, mother of 2 busy kiddos
Childproof Parenting
Toddler & Preschool Years
Childproof Parenting
The School Age Years
Emotion
Coaching
All Ages
Strong Bodies,
Strong Minds
Early Childhood
