Positive Discipline Australia

22/01/2026

Trying your best but exhausted with the struggle? Don't start the school year without considering this.

If you’re stuck in daily power struggles, second-guessing your boundaries, or feeling guilty after reacting instead of responding — you’re not failing.

You’ve simply never been taught a better way.

The Pampered Parent Retreat (13–15 March, Kin Kin QLD) is a deeply restorative 3-day experience that combines:
- the full Positive Discipline relationship-building program
- with nervous-system support, pampering, nature and embodied learning.

Positive Discipline is a globally recognised, evidence-based framework
Used in over 90 countries and trusted by millions of families for more than 45 years

Because it actually works!! 🤯

You’ll leave confidently being able to :
• Stop power struggles before they start
• Hold boundaries without threats or punishment
• Get cooperation without nagging or yelling
• Stay connected, even during big emotions

Start the school year by saying hello to calm, confident leadership at home!
All held in a nourishing retreat environment where everything is taken care of.

👇Download the free Info Pack for all the details
https://www.positivedisciplineaustralia.com/lead-collection

05/01/2026

In a world that never slows down or switches off, many parents are struggling to raise calm, confident and cooperative children. Sometimes parents struggle to remain calm themselves because there's never enough time to rest and recharge themselves!

Do you wish you had better strategies for encouraging the innate cooperative nature of your child? Do you long to be pampered in the same way you nurture your kids and your partner?

I am a Montessori educator of 30 experience and also a certified Positive Discipline trainer. Of all the workshops I teach as Director of Education Services for Montessori Australia, introducing parents to the world-renowned Positive Discipline method is by far my favourite. It's all about building positive cooperative relationships with children and other adults through engaging experiential activities.

At our Pampered Parents Retreat from March 13-15 we will nourish parents with engaging relationship-building skills that open minds, and we also pamper them with experiences that nourish their bodies and souls.

Before and after the main workshops each day, parents enjoy Kahuna massage, sound bowls, cacao ceremony, bio magnets, sauna, bush walks and gourmet food prepared by professional Spanish chefs…all inclusive! On Day 3 we will go deeper with a family constellations workshop.

Download the flyer or visit our website at www.positivedisciplineaustralia.com for more information.

05/12/2025

We will be screening the new movie SEEN on February 5 from 7-9pm AEST. There will be a panel discussion with Q&A afterwards.

SEEN is a groundbreaking feature-length documentary that not only explores the transformative power of personal healing for parents but also delves into the scientifically supported effects of such healing on parenting and its impact on child brain development.

By focusing on the unexplored aspect of parents confronting their own childhood coping mechanisms, "SEEN" is poised to fill a significant gap in current narratives. It promises not just compelling storytelling but also the potential for profound societal impact, making it an appealing proposition for those looking to invest in content that drives change.

Scan the QR code below for tickets.

03/08/2024

This November I will have the great honour to co-facilitate an early childhood educators' course with lead trainer Steven Foster. This work flows in his veins. Please pass on the flyer to anyone you think may benefit from this amazing experience!

10/04/2024

I'll also be doing a live, face-to-face parenting course over six consecutive Saturday mornings at Brisbane Montessori School starting on 27 July, 2024.

If you know someone who might be interested here's the link to register:

10/04/2024

Hi everyone, after a bit of a hiatus there is some more Positive Discipline action coming up soon online and also face-to-face in Brisbane.

I'll be doing an online parenting course starting 4 August, 2024 over six consecutive Sunday mornings. See the flyer below for details.

I'm currently completing my trainer training and once that's done in May I am so excited to be able to do PDA certification courses for educators. We've scheduled on starting early November, also on the flyer below.

Please share this flyer without parents and educators whom you think might be interested!

05/08/2023

Hi everyone, my new Positive Discipline parenting class starts tomorrow morning (6 August) at 9am AEST. Six sessions over consecutive Sunday mornings. If you would've done it previously and would like to take the class again please email me at [email protected] for the coupon code and register for free at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/positive-discipline-tools-for-building-respectful-relationships-online-registration-546847494577?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you know someone who would like to join the class please share the link with them. Thanks!

Want to gain the cooperation of children? This parenting course is perfect for parents, educators and school administrators.

17/05/2023

I'm doing an in-person introduction to Positive Discipline at Habitat in Nundah (Brisbane) on Monday. Please come along if you're interested. It's free!

07/04/2023

A short article I wrote recently for Porch in Seattle area on doing Montessori at home. All the articles are really great, and mine is about half-way down.

The Montessori method is an educational philosophy and approach to teaching that emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and hands-on learning. Developed in the early 1900s, the Montessori method is based on the idea that children learn best through practical, hands-on experiences and that l...

11/01/2023

My next online Positive Discipline course for parents starts on 19 February.