Discover why I am an advocate of Positive Parenting Solutions and hear about all the benefits of the program from a long-time user\u2019s perspective. It\u2019s so much more than what you can read on their website! <\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\nHow many times in your life have you hired a coach or a professional to teach you new skills? How often have you received training for a job? Parenting skills are learned<\/span>. And being a parent is arguably the most important job you\u2019ll ever have. So why would you forego parenting training? <\/p>\nIf you\u2019ve read any of my other blog posts, you know I\u2019m a huge fan of using Positive Parenting Techniques<\/a> because they really do work. What might surprise you is I actually cancelled<\/em> my membership shortly after purchasing<\/span>. And I want to share with you my experience with one popular online parenting program: Positive Parenting Solutions (PPS) so you can make the right decision for you.<\/p>\n\nDisclosure: Affiliates allow us to keep our content free. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. I will never betray your trust and recommend something I wouldn\u2019t use! You can read our full disclosure here<\/a>.<\/span><\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\nMy Background With PPS<\/strong><\/h2>\nMany times you\u2019ll find bloggers and influencers gain access to programs for a limited time for the sole purpose of writing a review. Positive Parenting Solutions does offer this kind of free trial to people who want to review their program. But that\u2019s not me. I am a long-time member of Positive Parenting Solutions.\u00a0And this is not one of the typical Positive Parenting Solution Reviews\u2026<\/p>\n
In fact, I signed up for Positive Parenting Solutions for the first time when my oldest child was just under two years old. Those terrible two tantrums had me searching for solutions. I didn\u2019t have my partner fully on-board to try a Positive Parenting approach, so I cancelled my membership<\/strong> <\/span>(and received a full refund per their guarantee, by the way).<\/p>\nIt wasn\u2019t until a year later, after hours of research and spending hundreds on parenting books, that I came back to Positive Parenting Solutions. I\u2019d convinced my husband that Positive Parenting would work for us, so I signed up for the program again. And I\u2019ve been using the Positive Parenting Solutions (PPS) every day since.<\/p>\n
The fact that I\u2019ve been using PPS for years gives me the insight to share with you both the great things about the program, as well as the gaps. So read on to hear my no BS review of Positive Parenting Solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\nYour Parenting Baggage<\/strong><\/h2>\nBefore we dive into the details, I want to touch on parenting baggage. Parenting struggles bring out the worst in us. Not just you\u2026 all of us. Even the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions defines herself as a \u201crecovering yeller\u201d. Positive Parenting Solutions is perfect for parents who are struggling and want to do better.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a fact: If you\u2019re seeking out parenting courses and parenting coaches, you\u2019re already an amazing parent. Do you yell every day? Do you resort to time-outs or spanking<\/a>? Don\u2019t fret. Positive Parenting Solutions can show you a more effective way. Drop your parenting baggage at the door, give yourself a little grace, and embrace the small, actionable steps included in the PPS program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Product:<\/strong> Positive Parenting Solutions: The 7-Step Parenting Success System<\/li>\n
- Website:<\/strong> www.PositiveParentingSolutions.com<\/a><\/li>\n
- Description:<\/strong> Online parenting course and support community<\/li>\n
- Pricing:<\/strong> Three tiered pricing, starting at $199 (limited time pricing).<\/li>\n
- Owner:<\/strong> Author and parenting expert, Amy McCready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/figure>\nSo What is PPS Exactly?<\/strong><\/h2>\nPositive Parenting Solutions is a comprehensive parenting course that provides detail, step-by-step strategies for handling the toughest parenting situations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe 7-Step Parenting Success System includes specific, battle-tested techniques, not fluffy classroom theory. You\u2019ll learn word-for-word scripts you can rely on, even in the heat of high-stress tantrums and fights. Amy will teach you exactly what to say and when to say it, no matter what life throws at you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Positive Parenting Solutions<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\nProduct Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\nPositive Parenting Solutions is an online pre-recorded video course taught by Amy McCready. They are high-quality, well-planned videos. These are not videos recorded on the fly with a laptop camera. You\u2019ll follow along with the lessons at your own pace, using the provided workbook (which you can print yourself or order a printed version\u2026 more on that later). There\u2019s ample supplemental material as well, to both expand and reinforce the concepts in the videos.<\/p>\n
So what\u2019s in the videos? Amy provides bite-sized lessons that teach you how to interpret your child\u2019s behavior, and more importantly, how to respond to it. She will explain the \u201cwhy\u201d and give you detailed instructions on the \u201chow\u201d. She\u2019ll help you achieve your desired results WITHOUT nagging, yelling, or reminding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The foundational lessons are broken into 7 Steps (or Modules), with 49 individual lessons. Not all are long videos. Some of the lessons include articles and quizzes. It is strongly encouraged to go through these steps in order because each lesson builds on the previous one. Completing these steps is essential before you move on to any advanced or specialty modules. The good news is the program is self-paced, so you can blaze through the steps the first time if you want, or go slowly and implement each step in order.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One side note: No matter how quickly or slowly you go through the course, you will most likely need to go through it again. There\u2019s a TON of information packed into these lessons. It\u2019s very difficult to retain everything on the first pass. I\u2019ve been using the program for years, and I still need to go back and reference specific lessons on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
As you progress through the course, you\u2019ll learn new parenting \u201ctools\u201d to add to your toolbox. Amy provides fantastic printable cheat sheets to help you retain the information you\u2019re learning as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Who is Amy McCready?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAmy McCready is a parenting coach, author, and mother of two boys. She\u2019s the creator of Positive Parenting Solutions, an online program that helps parents teach their children how to manage emotions, develop healthy relationships, and have more fun with life. Amy has been featured on Today Show, CBS News Parents & Kids sections as well as The Huffington Post for her expertise in raising kids who feel loved and cared about.<\/p>\n
Who Benefits from Positive Parenting Solutions?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe short answer is every parent can benefit from Positive Parenting Solutions. You\u2019ll learn invaluable skills, all based on science. The skills are useful even outside of parenting situations. But I digress. Here are the groups of people who will benefit MOST from Positive Parenting Solutions.<\/p>\n
\n- Parents who want to build a strong bond with their kids<\/li>\n
- Caregivers of all kinds<\/li>\n
- Parents who want kids to listen, the first time<\/li>\n
- Parents who are sick of yelling, nagging, and reminding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here\u2019s the best part. Amy has a free Introductory Webinar<\/a> to see if the program is a good fit for you. <\/p>\nBONUS TIP: Watch the Webinar<\/a> first to access special pricing on the course.<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s Included?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Workbook<\/strong><\/h3>\nPositive Parenting Solutions comes with a massive fill-in-the-blank workbook. When I first started PPS, you had to download it and print it. It took a full ink cartridge and half a ream of paper to print the thing out. I ended up sending the file to Office Max to have it printed and bound.<\/p>\n
If I\u2019m being honest, fumbling with the workbook was an overwhelming, terrible first impression. It was the very first thing you were tasked with when you joined PPS.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The good news is that they\u2019ve now added the option to have a printed workbook mailed to you! It\u2019s well worth the nominal fee to have a professionally printed product shipped to your house.<\/p>\n
And, more importantly, the reason I mention the printing option is that the PPS team listens to feedback<\/span>. It was an annoying issue, and they fixed it. This isn\u2019t the only example of fantastic improvements in the program, but it\u2019s important to note that they are listening to even the littlest concerns. And they are taking action on them.<\/p>\n![\"positive](\"https:\/\/imwithholly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-design-14-1024x1024.png\")
<\/figure>\nVideo Lessons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nSteps 1 through 7<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe foundation of the program is laid out in 7 Steps (or Sessions\/Modules) and consists of 49 lessons, plus other worksheets, articles, and quizzes. This is where you will discover most of the parenting tools in PPS.<\/p>\n
These lessons are intended to give you quick results. Once Amy introduces a tool, you should start using it! Of course, you cannot expect to see results overnight, but many people see fantastic improvements by the end of Step 1. The tools are not complicated. Sometimes, it\u2019s simply a matter of word choice and tone.<\/p>\n
Honestly, you\u2019ll be amazed\u2026 there are times when I\u2019ve felt like reciting Amy\u2019s word-for-word scripts were a magic spell. Things I\u2019d been begging my kids to do for months were all of a sudden just *happening* because I said it in Amy\u2019s way.<\/p>\n
At the end of Step 7, you\u2019ll have a staggering 37 new tools in your PPS toolbox (and this number will continue to grow, because Amy regularly adds new content).<\/p>\n
Specialty Modules<\/strong><\/h4>\nSo, what if you\u2019re interested in solving a specific problem? No problem! PPS contains specialty modules to tackle common issues. These specialty modules are sometimes hosted by industry experts rather than Amy (like Potty Training), but they ALWAYS have actionable steps to tackle your specific challenge.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of the current specialty modules (Jan 2023)<\/h5>\n\n- Addiction \u2013 Addiction Inoculation for Kids of All Ages<\/li>\n
- ADHD\/EFD \u2013 Homework Skills<\/li>\n
- Aggression & Anger \u2013 The Explosive Child<\/li>\n
- Allowance \u2013 ABCs of Allowance<\/li>\n
- Anxiety \u2013 Help for Anxious Kids<\/li>\n
- Anxiety \u2013 Raising Stress-Free Students<\/li>\n
- Attention & Connection \u2014 MBST: The Busy Parent\u2019s Guide<\/li>\n
- Bedtime \u2013 Curing the Bedtime Blues<\/li>\n
- Blended Families \u2013 6 Biggest Mistakes Blended Families Make<\/li>\n
- Bullying \u2013 Keeping Kids Safe<\/li>\n
- Chores \u2013 No More Chore Wars<\/li>\n
- Divorce & Co-Parenting<\/li>\n
- Entitlement \u2013 Curing the Entitlement Epidemic<\/li>\n
- Mealtime \u2013 Getting Kids to Eat What the Family Eats \u2013 without power struggles!<\/li>\n
- Mealtime \u2013 Raising Adventurous Eaters<\/li>\n
- Mornings \u2013 Taming Morning Mania<\/li>\n
- Motivation \u2013 Say NO to Rewards & Praise<\/li>\n
- Parenting Differences \u2013 Getting on the Same Parenting Page<\/li>\n
- Partner Communication \u2013 Stronger Than Ever Parenting Partners<\/li>\n
- Potty Training 101<\/li>\n
- Routines & Structure \u2013 Business Strategies in the Family<\/li>\n
- School \u2013 3 R\u2019s of Back To School Success<\/li>\n
- School \u2013 Help for Homework Hassles<\/li>\n
- School \u2013 Help for Struggling Students<\/li>\n
- Sex \u2013 Sex Talks Simplified<\/li>\n
- Siblings \u2013 Stop Sibling Bullying<\/li>\n
- Social Media \u2013 Navigating Social Media with Your Child<\/li>\n
- Technology \u2013 How to Manage Technology in Your Family<\/li>\n
- Teens\/Tweens \u2013 14 Talks by Age 14<\/li>\n
- Teens\/Tweens \u2013 Tools for Parenting Terrific Teens<\/li>\n
- Time-Management \u2013 Help for Overwhelmed Families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Facebook Community<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Facebook Groups are a goldmine. This is a support feature only available to gold members. There are more than 40,000 members, including Amy and several PPS Ambassadors. And you have access to all their knowledge. Questions are answered thoroughly and promptly. There\u2019s a library of documents and resources for a wide range of parenting problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And here\u2019s another recent improvement the PPS team implemented: There are now two different Facebook groups: one for littles (ages 1 to 9) and one for bigs (ages 10 to 17). The change occurred in January 2021, and is the result of feedback from group members. Parenting littles is far different than parenting bigs, and the new age-focused groups helps you get answers from other parents who may be struggling with the same issues.<\/p>\n
The really good news is the old Positive Parenting Solutions Facebook group is archived, but still accessible. So we all still have access to years of amazing parenting advice.<\/p>\n
Amy\u2019s \u201cHelp a Fellow Parent\u201d Series<\/h4>\n
One of my favorite things that Amy does in the Facebook group is that she features real-life questions from clients, and asks community members to offer suggestions and ideas. There are a lot of ways to implement a \u201cPositive Parenting\u201d approach, and what works for one child won\u2019t always work for the next. Getting real life ideas from other parents will help you address our parenting struggles quickly.<\/p>\n
This also illustrates one of the best things about the PPS community: Everyone\u2019s input is valid and valued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"As](\"http:\/\/imwithholly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-POPULAR-683x1024.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\nCoaching Calls<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere\u2019s another benefit only available to Gold members: Live Coaching Calls. When you purchase a Gold membership, you\u2019ll get a full year of access to weekly coaching calls. These are live calls where you can ask questions about your specific challenges, and you\u2019ll receive direct, customized answers from Amy and her team of coaches. This is possibly the most valuable part of the Gold membership. BONUS: Gold members have access to the recordings from previous Live Coaching Calls!<\/p>\n
How do the Live Coaching Calls Work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\nFirst, you must have completed Steps 1 through 4 before you can get on a Live Coaching Call. When you need advice, you\u2019ll fill out a questionnaire (at least 24 hours prior to the call so they are ready to answer your questions), and when the Live Coaching Call starts, one of Amy\u2019s amazing coaches will queue up callers to ask their questions. Amy will give you personalized advice. They\u2019ve really streamlined the process to help as many people as possible. BONUS: The coaching calls are recorded and available for you to reference back to!<\/p>\n
The <\/strong>Parenting-in-your-Pocket <\/em><\/strong>App<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen I first joined PPS, I was working a demanding, full-time job and I had very little time to sit down and watch each video. So this App, which allows you to access all the PPS content, was super valuable. I\u2019d listen to the lectures in the car on the way to work, or when I was sitting in waiting rooms. It\u2019s a super convenient bonus for those on the GOLD and SILVER plans.<\/p>\n![\"positive](\"https:\/\/imwithholly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-design-15-1024x1024.png\")
<\/figure>\nThe Inner Circle<\/h3>\n
Amy has added a new feature available to Positive Parenting members. It\u2019s called the Inner Circle Study Hall. When you join this group (for $9.99 per month), you get to participate in a more in-depth study of the PPS strategies, a step-by-step weekly plan to maximize your success, and an amazing community of like-minded moms to support your journey.<\/p>\n
Support<\/strong><\/h3>\nI can\u2019t say enough about the support staff with PPS. As I mentioned, I actually cancelled my membership before re-signing up. Even when I was requesting that no-questions-asked refund, the support staff was gracious and kind. I\u2019ve had nothing but amazing interactions with everyone, from the Live Call Coaches to the Facebook PPS Ambassadors (who are volunteers by the way). I\u2019ve even had personalized advice from Amy herself. And never felt like I was a \u2018number\u2019 or that she was too busy to care about my specific challenges. The PPS team wants to help you succeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Real Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhat\u2019s Free?<\/strong><\/h3>\nFirst, I should mention that PPS includes a blog full of helpful Positive Parenting articles<\/a> that are totally free (and searchable, which is helpful).<\/p>\nThe Introductory Webinar is also totally free. And it contains arguably the most valuable actionable tips. So even if you\u2019re not ready to spend the money on the full program, you should watch the free webinar<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\nUpfront Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\nRetail Price<\/h4>\n\n- Bronze \u2014 $299<\/li>\n
- Silver \u2014 $349<\/li>\n
- Gold \u2014 $399<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Positive Parenting Solutions is available at three tiers: bronze, silver, and gold. Bronze offers one year of access to the foundational course materials, Steps 1 through 7. You do not get any of the specialty modules or added benefits. To be honest, I wouldn\u2019t even consider enrolling at the bronze level because you don\u2019t get the full course materials, and surely your parenting journey is more than a year long.<\/p>\n
Both silver and gold level memberships offer LIFETIME access. With the silver level, you\u2019ll have access to all the course materials, plus the Parenting-in-your-Pocket <\/em>App.<\/p>\nIf you want to get the most out of PPS, consider the gold level membership. The Coaching Calls and the Facebook Community are the most valuable pieces of Positive Parenting Solutions because they enable you to tailor the PPS coursework to your real-life situations. The advice of the coaches, ambassadors, and other parents who\u2019ve been in your shoes are resources that are worth far more than the price tag of the PPS Gold Membership.<\/p>\n
Payment Plan<\/strong><\/h4>\nPositive Parenting Solutions offers a convenient 12-month payment plan. This makes it much easier to afford the program if you\u2019re on a budget. It\u2019s $20 to $35 per month (depending on which tier you choose). That\u2019s less than the cost of one dinner out, which is pretty reasonable for a program that will completely change your family dynamic.<\/p>\n
SPECIAL PRICING<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nFrom time to time, Amy offers special pricing, where you can SAVE 10% and get a free upgrade to the next tier. So pay the bronze sale price ($199), and get the silver membership\u2026 or pay the silver price ($249), and get the gold membership.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/imwithholly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-06-at-1.10.09-PM-1024x957.png\")
<\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s the Catch? Added Costs and Upsells?<\/strong><\/h4>\nOnce you\u2019re a part of the PPS Community (silver or gold level), you can access any new material that Amy adds to the course. Since I\u2019ve been a member, they have tripled the Advanced\/Specialty modules.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When you sign up, you\u2019ll have the option to print the workbook at home (free, but it consumes a lot of ink) or have a printed book mailed to you for $25. It\u2019s not a necessary expense, but it\u2019s worth it, in my opinion.<\/p>\n
The only other time you\u2019ll need to spend more money with PPS is if you need to purchase more Live Coaching Call passes after your first year. The price is reasonable (currently $50 for three passes) and worth it if you need personalized advice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As mentioned, the live coaching calls are recorded and stored in the course dashboard. As a Gold member, you can browse them to see if your topic has been covered before you pay for coaching passes.<\/p>\n
Amy has a second product available for sale called The Ultimate Success Plan for an Unpredictable School Year<\/a>. It\u2019s a minicourse she launched during our unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, and it\u2019s geared towards school-aged parents who need a solid plan for tackling remote learning. It is not included with the PPS membership.\u00a0<\/p>\nPros & Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\nPros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Amy is an amazing teacher with decades of experience in all facets of parenting<\/li>\n
- Videos are great quality and broken into small bite size pieces<\/li>\n
- A 30-Day Money Back Guarantee\u00a0<\/li>\n
- A Mobile App for convenience<\/li>\n
- Live Coaching Calls (Gold Only)<\/li>\n
- Facebook Support Communities (Gold Only)<\/li>\n
- It\u2019s more than just videos: includes quizzes, recorded roleplay workshops, articles, and more.<\/li>\n
- A plethora of supplemental material is available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- The pricing structure can be confusing with the free tier upgrade<\/li>\n
- The amount of content can be overwhelming<\/li>\n
- You must complete Steps 1 to 4 before you can get personalized help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Have Questions? Let me answer them!<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you have any questions at all, don\u2019t hesitate to email me! I\u2019d be happy to answer any questions you have about my personal experience or any questions you have about the content of the PPS course. I want you to find the right course for you! Email me now<\/a>.<\/p>\nFinal Review<\/strong><\/h2>\nSo, my final verdict? Positive Parenting Solutions is a great program for most parents. You probably gathered that from my raving review. And there\u2019s absolutely no reason not to give it a try. They offer a FREE 60-minute Introductory Webinar<\/a>, and they have a solid 30-day money-back guarantee if you\u2019re not happy with the content.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe program is not without faults, but the fact that the content has doubled since I started the program and that they continue to fix small annoying issues (like the Workbook and changing the Facebook Groups), tells me that they will continue to strive for a more perfect parenting program. And that is enough to make me a superfan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
If you\u2019ve read any of my other blog posts, you know I\u2019m a huge fan of using Positive Parenting Techniques<\/a> because they really do work. What might surprise you is I actually cancelled<\/em> my membership shortly after purchasing<\/span>. And I want to share with you my experience with one popular online parenting program: Positive Parenting Solutions (PPS) so you can make the right decision for you.<\/p>\n\n Disclosure: Affiliates allow us to keep our content free. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. I will never betray your trust and recommend something I wouldn\u2019t use! You can read our full disclosure here<\/a>.<\/span><\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n Many times you\u2019ll find bloggers and influencers gain access to programs for a limited time for the sole purpose of writing a review. Positive Parenting Solutions does offer this kind of free trial to people who want to review their program. But that\u2019s not me. I am a long-time member of Positive Parenting Solutions.\u00a0And this is not one of the typical Positive Parenting Solution Reviews\u2026<\/p>\n In fact, I signed up for Positive Parenting Solutions for the first time when my oldest child was just under two years old. Those terrible two tantrums had me searching for solutions. I didn\u2019t have my partner fully on-board to try a Positive Parenting approach, so I cancelled my membership<\/strong> <\/span>(and received a full refund per their guarantee, by the way).<\/p>\n It wasn\u2019t until a year later, after hours of research and spending hundreds on parenting books, that I came back to Positive Parenting Solutions. I\u2019d convinced my husband that Positive Parenting would work for us, so I signed up for the program again. And I\u2019ve been using the Positive Parenting Solutions (PPS) every day since.<\/p>\n The fact that I\u2019ve been using PPS for years gives me the insight to share with you both the great things about the program, as well as the gaps. So read on to hear my no BS review of Positive Parenting Solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Before we dive into the details, I want to touch on parenting baggage. Parenting struggles bring out the worst in us. Not just you\u2026 all of us. Even the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions defines herself as a \u201crecovering yeller\u201d. Positive Parenting Solutions is perfect for parents who are struggling and want to do better.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a fact: If you\u2019re seeking out parenting courses and parenting coaches, you\u2019re already an amazing parent. Do you yell every day? Do you resort to time-outs or spanking<\/a>? Don\u2019t fret. Positive Parenting Solutions can show you a more effective way. Drop your parenting baggage at the door, give yourself a little grace, and embrace the small, actionable steps included in the PPS program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Positive Parenting Solutions is a comprehensive parenting course that provides detail, step-by-step strategies for handling the toughest parenting situations.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe 7-Step Parenting Success System includes specific, battle-tested techniques, not fluffy classroom theory. You\u2019ll learn word-for-word scripts you can rely on, even in the heat of high-stress tantrums and fights. Amy will teach you exactly what to say and when to say it, no matter what life throws at you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Positive Parenting Solutions<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Positive Parenting Solutions is an online pre-recorded video course taught by Amy McCready. They are high-quality, well-planned videos. These are not videos recorded on the fly with a laptop camera. You\u2019ll follow along with the lessons at your own pace, using the provided workbook (which you can print yourself or order a printed version\u2026 more on that later). There\u2019s ample supplemental material as well, to both expand and reinforce the concepts in the videos.<\/p>\n So what\u2019s in the videos? Amy provides bite-sized lessons that teach you how to interpret your child\u2019s behavior, and more importantly, how to respond to it. She will explain the \u201cwhy\u201d and give you detailed instructions on the \u201chow\u201d. She\u2019ll help you achieve your desired results WITHOUT nagging, yelling, or reminding.\u00a0<\/p>\n The foundational lessons are broken into 7 Steps (or Modules), with 49 individual lessons. Not all are long videos. Some of the lessons include articles and quizzes. It is strongly encouraged to go through these steps in order because each lesson builds on the previous one. Completing these steps is essential before you move on to any advanced or specialty modules. The good news is the program is self-paced, so you can blaze through the steps the first time if you want, or go slowly and implement each step in order.\u00a0<\/p>\n One side note: No matter how quickly or slowly you go through the course, you will most likely need to go through it again. There\u2019s a TON of information packed into these lessons. It\u2019s very difficult to retain everything on the first pass. I\u2019ve been using the program for years, and I still need to go back and reference specific lessons on a regular basis.<\/p>\n As you progress through the course, you\u2019ll learn new parenting \u201ctools\u201d to add to your toolbox. Amy provides fantastic printable cheat sheets to help you retain the information you\u2019re learning as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n Amy McCready is a parenting coach, author, and mother of two boys. She\u2019s the creator of Positive Parenting Solutions, an online program that helps parents teach their children how to manage emotions, develop healthy relationships, and have more fun with life. Amy has been featured on Today Show, CBS News Parents & Kids sections as well as The Huffington Post for her expertise in raising kids who feel loved and cared about.<\/p>\n The short answer is every parent can benefit from Positive Parenting Solutions. You\u2019ll learn invaluable skills, all based on science. The skills are useful even outside of parenting situations. But I digress. Here are the groups of people who will benefit MOST from Positive Parenting Solutions.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the best part. Amy has a free Introductory Webinar<\/a> to see if the program is a good fit for you. <\/p>\n BONUS TIP: Watch the Webinar<\/a> first to access special pricing on the course.<\/p>\n Positive Parenting Solutions comes with a massive fill-in-the-blank workbook. When I first started PPS, you had to download it and print it. It took a full ink cartridge and half a ream of paper to print the thing out. I ended up sending the file to Office Max to have it printed and bound.<\/p>\n If I\u2019m being honest, fumbling with the workbook was an overwhelming, terrible first impression. It was the very first thing you were tasked with when you joined PPS.\u00a0<\/p>\n The good news is that they\u2019ve now added the option to have a printed workbook mailed to you! It\u2019s well worth the nominal fee to have a professionally printed product shipped to your house.<\/p>\n And, more importantly, the reason I mention the printing option is that the PPS team listens to feedback<\/span>. It was an annoying issue, and they fixed it. This isn\u2019t the only example of fantastic improvements in the program, but it\u2019s important to note that they are listening to even the littlest concerns. And they are taking action on them.<\/p>\n The foundation of the program is laid out in 7 Steps (or Sessions\/Modules) and consists of 49 lessons, plus other worksheets, articles, and quizzes. This is where you will discover most of the parenting tools in PPS.<\/p>\n These lessons are intended to give you quick results. Once Amy introduces a tool, you should start using it! Of course, you cannot expect to see results overnight, but many people see fantastic improvements by the end of Step 1. The tools are not complicated. Sometimes, it\u2019s simply a matter of word choice and tone.<\/p>\n Honestly, you\u2019ll be amazed\u2026 there are times when I\u2019ve felt like reciting Amy\u2019s word-for-word scripts were a magic spell. Things I\u2019d been begging my kids to do for months were all of a sudden just *happening* because I said it in Amy\u2019s way.<\/p>\n At the end of Step 7, you\u2019ll have a staggering 37 new tools in your PPS toolbox (and this number will continue to grow, because Amy regularly adds new content).<\/p>\n So, what if you\u2019re interested in solving a specific problem? No problem! PPS contains specialty modules to tackle common issues. These specialty modules are sometimes hosted by industry experts rather than Amy (like Potty Training), but they ALWAYS have actionable steps to tackle your specific challenge.<\/p>\n The Facebook Groups are a goldmine. This is a support feature only available to gold members. There are more than 40,000 members, including Amy and several PPS Ambassadors. And you have access to all their knowledge. Questions are answered thoroughly and promptly. There\u2019s a library of documents and resources for a wide range of parenting problems.\u00a0<\/p>\n And here\u2019s another recent improvement the PPS team implemented: There are now two different Facebook groups: one for littles (ages 1 to 9) and one for bigs (ages 10 to 17). The change occurred in January 2021, and is the result of feedback from group members. Parenting littles is far different than parenting bigs, and the new age-focused groups helps you get answers from other parents who may be struggling with the same issues.<\/p>\n The really good news is the old Positive Parenting Solutions Facebook group is archived, but still accessible. So we all still have access to years of amazing parenting advice.<\/p>\n One of my favorite things that Amy does in the Facebook group is that she features real-life questions from clients, and asks community members to offer suggestions and ideas. There are a lot of ways to implement a \u201cPositive Parenting\u201d approach, and what works for one child won\u2019t always work for the next. Getting real life ideas from other parents will help you address our parenting struggles quickly.<\/p>\n This also illustrates one of the best things about the PPS community: Everyone\u2019s input is valid and valued. <\/p>\n There\u2019s another benefit only available to Gold members: Live Coaching Calls. When you purchase a Gold membership, you\u2019ll get a full year of access to weekly coaching calls. These are live calls where you can ask questions about your specific challenges, and you\u2019ll receive direct, customized answers from Amy and her team of coaches. This is possibly the most valuable part of the Gold membership. BONUS: Gold members have access to the recordings from previous Live Coaching Calls!<\/p>\n First, you must have completed Steps 1 through 4 before you can get on a Live Coaching Call. When you need advice, you\u2019ll fill out a questionnaire (at least 24 hours prior to the call so they are ready to answer your questions), and when the Live Coaching Call starts, one of Amy\u2019s amazing coaches will queue up callers to ask their questions. Amy will give you personalized advice. They\u2019ve really streamlined the process to help as many people as possible. BONUS: The coaching calls are recorded and available for you to reference back to!<\/p>\n When I first joined PPS, I was working a demanding, full-time job and I had very little time to sit down and watch each video. So this App, which allows you to access all the PPS content, was super valuable. I\u2019d listen to the lectures in the car on the way to work, or when I was sitting in waiting rooms. It\u2019s a super convenient bonus for those on the GOLD and SILVER plans.<\/p>\n Amy has added a new feature available to Positive Parenting members. It\u2019s called the Inner Circle Study Hall. When you join this group (for $9.99 per month), you get to participate in a more in-depth study of the PPS strategies, a step-by-step weekly plan to maximize your success, and an amazing community of like-minded moms to support your journey.<\/p>\n I can\u2019t say enough about the support staff with PPS. As I mentioned, I actually cancelled my membership before re-signing up. Even when I was requesting that no-questions-asked refund, the support staff was gracious and kind. I\u2019ve had nothing but amazing interactions with everyone, from the Live Call Coaches to the Facebook PPS Ambassadors (who are volunteers by the way). I\u2019ve even had personalized advice from Amy herself. And never felt like I was a \u2018number\u2019 or that she was too busy to care about my specific challenges. The PPS team wants to help you succeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n First, I should mention that PPS includes a blog full of helpful Positive Parenting articles<\/a> that are totally free (and searchable, which is helpful).<\/p>\n The Introductory Webinar is also totally free. And it contains arguably the most valuable actionable tips. So even if you\u2019re not ready to spend the money on the full program, you should watch the free webinar<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n Positive Parenting Solutions is available at three tiers: bronze, silver, and gold. Bronze offers one year of access to the foundational course materials, Steps 1 through 7. You do not get any of the specialty modules or added benefits. To be honest, I wouldn\u2019t even consider enrolling at the bronze level because you don\u2019t get the full course materials, and surely your parenting journey is more than a year long.<\/p>\n Both silver and gold level memberships offer LIFETIME access. With the silver level, you\u2019ll have access to all the course materials, plus the Parenting-in-your-Pocket <\/em>App.<\/p>\n If you want to get the most out of PPS, consider the gold level membership. The Coaching Calls and the Facebook Community are the most valuable pieces of Positive Parenting Solutions because they enable you to tailor the PPS coursework to your real-life situations. The advice of the coaches, ambassadors, and other parents who\u2019ve been in your shoes are resources that are worth far more than the price tag of the PPS Gold Membership.<\/p>\n Positive Parenting Solutions offers a convenient 12-month payment plan. This makes it much easier to afford the program if you\u2019re on a budget. It\u2019s $20 to $35 per month (depending on which tier you choose). That\u2019s less than the cost of one dinner out, which is pretty reasonable for a program that will completely change your family dynamic.<\/p>\n From time to time, Amy offers special pricing, where you can SAVE 10% and get a free upgrade to the next tier. So pay the bronze sale price ($199), and get the silver membership\u2026 or pay the silver price ($249), and get the gold membership.\u00a0<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re a part of the PPS Community (silver or gold level), you can access any new material that Amy adds to the course. Since I\u2019ve been a member, they have tripled the Advanced\/Specialty modules.\u00a0<\/p>\n When you sign up, you\u2019ll have the option to print the workbook at home (free, but it consumes a lot of ink) or have a printed book mailed to you for $25. It\u2019s not a necessary expense, but it\u2019s worth it, in my opinion.<\/p>\n The only other time you\u2019ll need to spend more money with PPS is if you need to purchase more Live Coaching Call passes after your first year. The price is reasonable (currently $50 for three passes) and worth it if you need personalized advice.\u00a0<\/p>\n As mentioned, the live coaching calls are recorded and stored in the course dashboard. As a Gold member, you can browse them to see if your topic has been covered before you pay for coaching passes.<\/p>\n Amy has a second product available for sale called The Ultimate Success Plan for an Unpredictable School Year<\/a>. It\u2019s a minicourse she launched during our unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, and it\u2019s geared towards school-aged parents who need a solid plan for tackling remote learning. It is not included with the PPS membership.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you have any questions at all, don\u2019t hesitate to email me! I\u2019d be happy to answer any questions you have about my personal experience or any questions you have about the content of the PPS course. I want you to find the right course for you! Email me now<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, my final verdict? Positive Parenting Solutions is a great program for most parents. You probably gathered that from my raving review. And there\u2019s absolutely no reason not to give it a try. They offer a FREE 60-minute Introductory Webinar<\/a>, and they have a solid 30-day money-back guarantee if you\u2019re not happy with the content.\u00a0<\/p>\n The program is not without faults, but the fact that the content has doubled since I started the program and that they continue to fix small annoying issues (like the Workbook and changing the Facebook Groups), tells me that they will continue to strive for a more perfect parenting program. And that is enough to make me a superfan.\u00a0<\/p>\n\nMy Background With PPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Your Parenting Baggage<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nSo What is PPS Exactly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Product Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Who is Amy McCready?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Who Benefits from Positive Parenting Solutions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What\u2019s Included?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Workbook<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Steps 1 through 7<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Specialty Modules<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Here\u2019s a list of the current specialty modules (Jan 2023)<\/h5>\n
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Facebook Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Amy\u2019s \u201cHelp a Fellow Parent\u201d Series<\/h4>\n
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How do the Live Coaching Calls Work?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The <\/strong>Parenting-in-your-Pocket <\/em><\/strong>App<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\nThe Inner Circle<\/h3>\n
Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Real Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What\u2019s Free?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Upfront Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Retail Price<\/h4>\n
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Payment Plan<\/strong><\/h4>\n
SPECIAL PRICING<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nWhat\u2019s the Catch? Added Costs and Upsells?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Pros & Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Have Questions? Let me answer them!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Final Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n