The One Parenting Mistake We All Make After Our Kids Make Mistakes
July 2026
Raise capable, resilient kids — with kindness and firmness at the same time.
For 45 years, Positive Discipline has helped millions of families and classrooms build mutual respect, cooperation, and problem-solving skills — without punishment or rewards.
45 Years of Impact
Millions of families and classrooms since 1981
90+ Countries
A worldwide community of families and educators
Thousands Certified
Trained educators and trainers around the world
Research-Backed
Rooted in Adlerian psychology, proven in practice
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Practical, respectful, research-backed tools for every setting.
Parenting
Teach your children important social and life skills with our parenting program of encouragement and mutual respect for every life stage.
Classroom Management
Find classroom management strategies that help students build community, prepares them for successful living, and increases academic achievement in the classroom.
Training & Certification
Help parents and teachers discover positive parenting solutions and teaching strategies through experiential activities and workshops that build respect at home and in the classroom.
Meet Our Featured Trainers
Experienced, certified trainers ready to support your family, school, or organization — with workshops, coaching, and certification training.
Casey O’Roarty
Lead Trainer
Parent coach and host of the Joyful Courage podcast, with 20+ years supporting parents – especially through the teen years.
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Dina Emser
Lead Trainer
Leadership coach and co-creator of Empowering People in the Workplace, bringing Positive Discipline to organizations on five continents.
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Dodie Blomberg
Lead Trainer
Former classroom teacher leading parenting classes, teacher trainings, and coaching across the U.S., Spain, France, and China.
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Jody Malterre
Certified Trainer
Montessori educator and school consultant with three decades helping schools and families build respectful, encouraging communities.
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Julietta Skoog
Advanced Trainer
School psychologist and parenting educator with 25+ years helping families with early childhood, anxiety, and challenging behaviors.
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Our Founder
Dr. Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, mother of seven, and author of the best-selling Positive Discipline series — grounded in the work of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs.
Learn & Get Certified
From self-paced online courses to full certification — learn at home, at your own pace, with unlimited streaming access.
Online Learning
Streaming courses for parents, teachers, and parent educators. Watch and re-watch as often as you like.
Browse Courses →Certified Parent Educator
Experiential video training that prepares you to lead your own parenting classes. CE and university credit available.
Start Certification →Classroom Certification
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