Coaching

Personalised
Coaching

No two families are the same — and neither are our coaching sessions. Our team will work with you to create custom parenting strategies tailored to your family's needs, values, and challenges.

Journey

Transformative 
Journey

We’ll help you move beyond daily challenges to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your parenting style, and your child's unique needs. The goal? More joy, more connection, and resilient, thriving tamariki.

Coaches

Experienced
Coaches

Our parent coaches are more than professionals — they're passionate people who genuinely care about helping you succeed as a parent. They bring years of experience in psychology, teaching, social work, and wellbeing facilitation to every session.

Techniques

Proven
Techniques

Forget one-size-fits-all advice. We offer a variety of proven, evidence-based parenting tools and techniques that you can easily apply at home.

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Welcome to Real Parents — Parenting Support across New Zealand

At Real Parents, we’re here to walk alongside you on your parenting journey. Our experienced, caring team of parent coaches and facilitators have backgrounds in psychology, social work, education, and family wellbeing. Together, we help you discover new, practical ways of parenting that support your children to thrive - and bring more connection, calm, and confidence into your whānau.

We believe every family is unique. That’s why our parenting programmes, personalised parent coaching, and family wellbeing resources are designed to be flexible and relatable for the challenges you face in everyday life.

If you’re looking for positive parenting strategies, tools for managing big emotions, or just a little extra support to navigate the ups and downs of parenting - we're here to help.

Our coaches

We’re proud of our team of highly skilled parent coaches. As facilitators, speakers, advisors, and specialists in family wellbeing, they’ve worked one-on-one with parents, led nationwide parenting groups, and supported major projects promoting child and whānau wellbeing.

For warm, non-judgmental, practical guidance

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Parenting programmes

Whether you prefer in-person workshops or online parenting programmes, we offer opportunities for parents and caregivers to:

  • Build confidence
  • Learn practical strategies
  • Support children’s emotional wellbeing
  • Connect with others
  • All with the help of our trusted, experienced team

 

Find a programme that works for you!

Calm down kit - emotional regulation tools for kids (and parents!)

When big feelings take over, it’s tough on everyone. That’s why we created the Calm Down Kit - a complete emotional wellbeing kete for you and your child.

Our Calm Down Kit includes:

  • A pre-recorded webinar and workbook
  • How Do I Feel? Cards
  • Kuwi & Friends Emotion Magnets
  • Breathing Cards
  • Let It Flow book
  • Glitter Timer ingredients
  • Aroha’s Tree Poster & Sticker Set

 

Learn simple, effective techniques to help your child (and yourself) manage tricky emotions with confidence.

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What parents say about us...

You have been our saving grace. Three months ago I was stressed & yelling, and now have found love, enjoyment & empowerment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Aleasha
Christchurch
I feel so much more confident as a parent, and understand what strategies I have to foster my relationship with my son, good behaviour and a way happier household.

Tash
Christchurch
This was an excellent & thought-provoking course. It's good to add new dimensions to the everyday thinking around how to parent teenagers.
Katrina
Christchurch
I discovered that I'm not alone. The most valuable tools in this parenting toolkit include having a sense of humour and ability to step back, observe objectively & empathise.
John
Kaikoura
Working with Real Parents has been extremely helpful and has given me the confidence in my parenting. I feel positive about the future of our children and family.
Jess
Ashburton
All of my initial goals for working with Real Parens have been met. This has made the world of difference for me and my kids.
Chris
Christchurch
Oh my gosh! Finally my husband and I are on the same page! Thanks Real Parents!
Lucy
Christchurch
Our formerly emotionally-charged child is on a much calmer path and was awarded an end-of-year prize for 'effort' as a result. Such a big win for us all.
Hamish
Christchurch
Things are so much calmer since working with Real Parents. Me, my kids, even the dog!
Cathy
Christchurch
Learning to 'coach' our child has been a complete game changer. He can manage his emotions much more easily and is way less frustrated. Before working with Real Parents, we were a mess tbh. Now, we're not at all.
Laura
Christchurch
We had tried everything! But were so pleased to find Real Parents who gave us the support and empathy we needed to learn new things and reconnect with our kids. This has been the best investment ever.
Sarah
Christchurch

If you're wanting some help with your parenting. Contact us today.