
The Empowered Parenting Course
Parenting across cultures can be a challenge. We're here to let you know you're not alone.
Youâve read the books. Followed the advice. Tried to stay calm through the chaos. But the deeper your family dives into international life, the harder it feels to parent with clarity.
If you're constantly second-guessing your decisions, navigating cultural shifts on the fly, and wondering whether you're giving your child the grounding they need⌠we're here to help.
Letâs talk about it âRecognise this?
Youâre doing your best as a parent, but still find yourself askingâŚ
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How do I balance parenting with my job, my relationship, and this constant pressure from social media?
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Which parenting philosophy actually worksâand why does it all feel so conflicting?
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Am I doing enough? What if Iâm doing it wrong?
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How do I bridge cultural gaps in parenting when Iâm raising kids across borders?
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What if my partner and I were raised very differentlyâhow do we find common ground?
Now imagineâŚ
Waking up each day feeling calm, grounded, and confident in your parenting.
Youâre no longer questioning every decision or feeling pressured to do what others say is âright.â
You know your values. You trust yourself. You show up with clarityâno matter where in the world you are.
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You handle screen time battles without yelling.
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You navigate transitions with ease.
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You create a home environment that feels peaceful and connectedâeven when life is unpredictable.
And most importantly, you do it all from a place of purposeânot pressure.
I want this âINTRODUCING
 Empowered Parenting in the International School
A 6-week self-paced course that helps you parent with more confidence, clarity, and calmâno matter where in the world you live. With this course, you wonât just learn how to manage parenting in a global, high-pressure school environmentâyouâll build a toolkit for lifelong connection and conscious decision-making. You get lifetime access to the materials, so you can come back anytime life (or location) changes again.
This isnât about doing it all or doing it perfectly. Itâs about finally feeling grounded, aligned with your values, and proud of the parent youâre becoming.
Enroll today âBy the end of Empowered Parenting in the International School, you willâŚ

Recognise your own parenting triggers, patterns, and emotional needsâso you can show up with more calm and clarity.

Navigate cultural expectations, school norms, and your childâs identity developmentâwithout second-guessing your every move.

Work together with your co-parent or caregiversâeven if you come from totally different backgrounds or philosophies.
This is what is inside the 6-Week Empowered Parenting in the International School Course
Week 1:
Start with You â The Grounded Parent
In this week, you will learn:
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How your upbringing, culture, and identity shape the way you parent
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Why emotional regulation is the foundation of conscious parenting
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How to identify your parenting values, triggers, and patterns
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Simple tools to shift from overwhelm to presence
Week 2:
Navigating the International School Ecosystem
In this week, you will learn:
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What makes international school environments uniquely challenging for families
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How to support Third Culture Kids (TCKs) through identity development and transition
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How to navigate cultural and institutional expectations without losing your voice as a parent
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Tools for mapping your familyâs cultural influences and building cross-cultural awareness
Week 3:
Parenting on the Same Page â Alignment & Clarity
In this week, you will learn:
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How to clarify your familyâs core values and long-term parenting goals
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Ways to navigate parenting differences across cultures, partners, or caregivers
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How to hold respectful, constructive conversations about discipline and routines
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Tools to create your own Parenting Agreement for alignment and consistency
Week 4:
Discipline that Builds, Not Breaks
In this week, you will learn:
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The difference between punishment and positive disciplineâand why it matters
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The âconnection before correctionâ mindset and how to apply it
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How to use logical consequences, empathy, and clear boundaries
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Scripts, tools, and examples to handle common discipline moments with respect
Week 5:
Practical Strategies for Everyday Challenges
In this week, you will learn:
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How to apply positive discipline tools in the heat of daily chaos
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Scripts and routines for transitions, screen time, sibling conflict, and more
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How to stay calm under pressure and set respectful, consistent limits
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Hands-on strategies to create routines, practice problem-solving, and reduce power struggles
Week 6:
The Parent I Want to Be â Vision & Integration
In this week, you will learn:
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How to reflect on your growth and integrate the tools that work for your family
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How to build a long-term parenting vision rooted in confidence, resilience, and self-compassion
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Why âgood enoughâ parenting is more powerful than perfection
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Rituals for celebrating wins, letting go of guilt, and planning your next chapter
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â Printable Positive Discipline Quick Reference
â Visual Problem-Solving Wheel
â Journaling Workbook with guided prompts
â WhatsApp or Slack community for weekly check-ins
â Optional guest speaker session with a school counselor or psychologist
â 3-month âAlumni Circleâ follow-up for continued support
Join Empowered Parenting in the International
Course opens on June 17th. Join our waitlist now!
- Lifetime access
- One-time payment
- Ongoing transformation
- 6 Week Course
- Live Q&A Session
- Downloadable resourcesÂ
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Hi, we are Samantha Petree &Â Julie Allison
Led by experienced expats, coaches, and therapists who understand the emotional, psychological, and logistical challenges of living abroad. We donât just talk the talkâwe've lived it, and we've helped hundreds of expats find their way.
Join us inside âThe Big Takeaway
Youâll shift from feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or reactiveâto feeling clear, grounded, and confident in your parenting.
This course helps you reconnect with yourself, your values, and your long-term vision as a parentâso you can raise resilient, emotionally secure children while staying true to who you are.

Here are some most asked questions answered
Does my child need to be in an international school?
Do I need to take the course with my partner?
Can a grandparent or nanny take the course?
When will I start to see change?
What about parenting kids with special needs?

This course is for you ifâŚ
â You feel overwhelmed and second-guess your parenting decisions.
â You struggle to stay consistent, especially during international transitions.
â You want your home and parenting to reflect your true valuesânot outside pressure.
This course is NOT for you ifâŚ
â Youâre looking for a one-size-fits-all list of ârightâ and âwrongâ parenting rules.
â Youâre not open to self-reflection or personal growth.
â You believe parenting success comes only from external factors, not your own internal clarity.