It's Time to Learn With Your Children

You are your child’s first and most important life teacher.  Let our lessons and tools set you and your children up for success!

REAL talk with REAL parents (and those taking on a parental role):  

You matter!

You are the most important person in your child’s life. 
Your child learns with every action you take
and every word you say. You can show them
how much they matter to you by taking these courses together and practicing healthy behavior as a team.

You can improve your whole
family's sense of WELL-BEING!

Why we think our approach to behavior change is better

Science shows humans learn better when they have a sense of well-being. Our brains work better in processing and communicating information when we feel okay versus when we are upset or really worried. So, we built a curriculum around building WELL-BEING -- so that kids can learn new, healthy ways to get their needs met.

WELL-BEING works!

What we’ve seen that works

Behaviorists have been saying for years that behavior communicates need. We look deep into the behavior to discover the need behind the behavior and teach kids to get their needs met in healthy ways. Focusing on relationship skills and building people up so they feel safe to try new ways of getting needs met is slow; but, what is learned lasts a lifetime.

WELL-BEING is a forever plan!

What we’ve seen that doesn’t work

Focusing on failure doesn’t work! Our curriculum teaches kids to take responsibility for the well-being of themselves and others – focusing on what they CAN DO, not all the things everyone’s been telling them over and over again they can’t do.

We focus on success!

Why we don’t just tell you exactly what to do

No one strategy works for everyone— that’s why we built a framework. This framework has tools and activities that build you up, build your child up and build your relationship up! This is our best stuff that leaves space for your best stuff, too!  You are the biggest influence on your child.  You are the one there for them when it is joyful, and when, well, you know…it’s not fun at all.

YOU know your child best!

How you know if this is right for your child

We think it is helpful for every human. But, this particular online version is targeted for a parent
(or someone in a parent role) and an upper elementary to middle school aged child/children.
Our focus is on learning how to improve
one's own sense of well-being and accepting the help of others to do so.

WELL-BEING is right for EVERYONE!

What's the KEYS Community?

You are not alone! 

In the KEYS Community, everyone is welcome. As many say, parenting is the hardest job you’ll ever love.  The KEYS Community is a safe place to learn and grow and share as we go.  There is no judgement, no comparing, just people trying to do the best we can for those we care about.  As part of the KEYS Community, we invite you to support one another’s safety, dignity and opportunity to have the life you want.

We are in it together!

What you need if you decide to take this course?

TECHNOLOGY
You will need an internet connected device that can play videos (phone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer, smart TV).

You will need a printer to download and print PDF's at the start of each section of the course, as each learner will make their own BIG LIFE BOOK.

TIME
Lessons take from 15 to 30 minutes. We’ll let you know an approximate time before you start each one. You can fit them in to your schedule however it works for you!
PATIENCE
This isn’t a quick fix. It is not unusual to experience some immediate benefits; but, it is also not unusual for new patterns of behavior to take time to take hold. The "ups and downs" of life don’t stop so that we can take awesome online courses. The good news is that you do this at your own pace. It is best to commit at least an hour a week to take the course together. But when life gets in the way, it’ll be there for you when you can get back to it!
DESIRE
Trying new ways of supporting your child's behavior can be tough, especially if you're already worn out.

Change is hard, but it's worth it!

TUITION
Our mission includes making these courses accessible to ANYONE who wants to try them. If you're willing to put in the effort, we do not want tuition to be a barrier.

It's only $30 for the bundle of 3 courses.

If you can afford to pay $45, you can buy the courses for your family AND that extra $15 will buy a full scholarship for tuition for a family who just can't afford it right now. We'll cover the other $15.

It's easy to apply for a scholarship -- no questions asked!

Course is available

24/7

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How Do I Know It Works?

For over fifteen years, the BIG LIFE KEYS curriculum has proven to be effective in supporting positive outcomes for at-risk youth and their families in the home, school, and community settings. Hundreds of professionals have reported improved quality of life for children and families using the same tools and strategies that we are now offering in our online courses.

Research has shown that social-emotional learning helps to improve student academic performance, develops healthy attitudes about self, others and school, and increases positive behaviors.

But the real proof will be what it can do for you.  GIVE IT A TRY!

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