Events
Happy Mom Summit 2026
“Connection Before Correction: Simple Ways to Stay Close to Your Child in the Hardest Moments.”
This summit brings together respected parenting voices to offer practical tools, encouragement, and grounded support, all available with free registration.
March 2nd – March 5th, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US/Canada)
Playful Parenting Explorations
Facilitated by American SPCC Board Member, Larry Cohen
This live, interactive course invites parents, caregivers, and professionals into a deeper, more compassionate way of relating—both to themselves and to the children in their lives.
Rather than focusing on parenting “techniques,” Playful Parenting Explorations centers on real-life situations and guided self-reflection to uncover new perspectives and meaningful connection from within.
Course Details
Format: Live on Zoom
Schedule: 8 Wednesdays
March 4 – April 22, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US/Canada)
Together, participants will explore:
- Our emotions — noticing and understanding what arises for us as parents and caregivers
- Different parts of ourselves — with curiosity, kindness, and self-compassion
- The points of view of our children and family members — fostering empathy and connection
This course emphasizes deep inner awareness while holding space for shared reflection. Participants are invited to be compassionate witnesses to one another as they explore, reflect, and grow together.
What Past Participants Are Saying
“I’m grateful for the way this class holds space for the good, the laughter, the challenging, the awkward, and the uncomfortable.”
“Before this training, I kept telling myself I just wasn’t a playful person. What I discovered completely changed my perspective. Larry didn’t try to turn me into someone I’m not. Instead, the class showed me how to find my own authentic way of connecting through play.”
“I continue to use the pathways of exploration—emotions, parts, and point of view—every day, both with myself and with my parent coaching clients.”
Actionable Tips to Help Parenting Feel Lighter TODAY
Recorded session – watch at your convenience (from our Board President at Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting)
You’ll walk away with:
- Tools to lighten your parenting load
- A better understanding of what’s holding you back
- Confidence to parent without yelling, bribes, or punishments
- Tips to make peaceful parenting actually stick