The Empowered Parenting Course

Parenting across cultures can be a challenge. We're here to let you know you're not alone.

You’ve 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.

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Recognise this?

You’re doing your best as a parent, but still find yourself asking…

  • How do I balance parenting with my job, my relationship, and this constant pressure from social media?

  • Which parenting philosophy actually works—and why does it all feel so conflicting?

  • Am I doing enough? What if I’m doing it wrong?

  • How do I bridge cultural gaps in parenting when I’m raising kids across borders?

  • What if my partner and I were raised very differently—how do we find common ground?

Now imagine…

Waking up each day feeling calm, grounded, and confident in your parenting.

You’re no longer questioning every decision or feeling pressured to do what others say is “right.”
You know your values. You trust yourself. You show up with clarity—no matter where in the world you are.

  • You handle screen time battles without yelling.

  • You navigate transitions with ease.

  • You create a home environment that feels peaceful and connected—even when life is unpredictable.

And most importantly, you do it all from a place of purpose—not pressure.

I want this →
INTRODUCING

 Empowered Parenting in the International School

 

A 6-week self-paced course that helps you parent with more confidence, clarity, and calm—no matter where in the world you live. With this course, you won’t just learn how to manage parenting in a global, high-pressure school environment—you’ll 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 isn’t about doing it all or doing it perfectly. It’s about finally feeling grounded, aligned with your values, and proud of the parent you’re becoming.

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By the end of Empowered Parenting in the International School, you will…

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

Navigate cultural expectations, school norms, and your child’s identity development—without second-guessing your every move.

Work together with your co-parent or caregivers—even 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 – The Grounded Parent

In this week, you will learn:

  • How your upbringing, culture, and identity shape the way you parent

  • Why emotional regulation is the foundation of conscious parenting

  • How to identify your parenting values, triggers, and patterns

  • Simple tools to shift from overwhelm to presence

Week 2:

Navigating the International School Ecosystem

In this week, you will learn:

  • What makes international school environments uniquely challenging for families

  • How to support Third Culture Kids (TCKs) through identity development and transition

  • How to navigate cultural and institutional expectations without losing your voice as a parent

  • Tools for mapping your family’s cultural influences and building cross-cultural awareness

Week 3:

Parenting on the Same Page – Alignment & Clarity

In this week, you will learn:

  • How to clarify your family’s core values and long-term parenting goals

  • Ways to navigate parenting differences across cultures, partners, or caregivers

  • How to hold respectful, constructive conversations about discipline and routines

  • Tools to create your own Parenting Agreement for alignment and consistency

Week 4:

Discipline that Builds, Not Breaks

In this week, you will learn:

  • The difference between punishment and positive discipline—and why it matters

  • The “connection before correction” mindset and how to apply it

  • How to use logical consequences, empathy, and clear boundaries

  • Scripts, tools, and examples to handle common discipline moments with respect

Week 5:

Practical Strategies for Everyday Challenges

In this week, you will learn:

  • How to apply positive discipline tools in the heat of daily chaos

  • Scripts and routines for transitions, screen time, sibling conflict, and more

  • How to stay calm under pressure and set respectful, consistent limits

  • Hands-on strategies to create routines, practice problem-solving, and reduce power struggles

Week 6:

The Parent I Want to Be – Vision & Integration

In this week, you will learn:

  • How to reflect on your growth and integrate the tools that work for your family

  • How to build a long-term parenting vision rooted in confidence, resilience, and self-compassion

  • Why “good enough” parenting is more powerful than perfection

  • Rituals for celebrating wins, letting go of guilt, and planning your next chapter

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 You also gain access to....

 
✔ Printable Positive Discipline Quick Reference
✔ Visual Problem-Solving Wheel
✔ Journaling Workbook with guided prompts
✔ WhatsApp or Slack community for weekly check-ins
✔ Optional guest speaker session with a school counselor or psychologist
✔ 3-month “Alumni Circle” 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 resources 

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Samantha Petree and Julie Allison

Hi, we are Samantha Petree & Julie Allison

Led by experienced expats, coaches, and therapists who understand the emotional, psychological, and logistical challenges of living abroad. We don’t just talk the talk—we've lived it, and we've helped hundreds of expats find their way.

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The Big Takeaway

You’ll shift from feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or reactive—to feeling clear, grounded, and confident in your parenting.

This course helps you reconnect with yourself, your values, and your long-term vision as a parent—so you can raise resilient, emotionally secure children while staying true to who you are.

Here are some most asked questions answered

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This course is for you if…

✔ You feel overwhelmed and second-guess your parenting decisions.
✔ You struggle to stay consistent, especially during international transitions.
✔ You want your home and parenting to reflect your true values—not outside pressure.

This course is NOT for you if…

✘ You’re looking for a one-size-fits-all list of “right” and “wrong” parenting rules.
✘ You’re not open to self-reflection or personal growth.
✘ You believe parenting success comes only from external factors, not your own internal clarity.

This is for me! →