Raise children who:
are free to be their awesome selves
&
work toward social change
...while you unpack the gender role junk you grew up with,
and do better for your kids - - starting today.
Your parents probably did the best they could with what they had. But you want to do even better for YOUR kids.
Get ready to....
- Say bye to the "pink or blue" garbage that you grew up with
- Know exactly how to support your child's individuality & have easy talks about tough stuff
- Support your child to love their body & set boundaries confidently
- Create a community who “gets it” (get those family naysayers on board)
- Raise social changemakers
Does this sound familiar?
- You mostly avoided the “pink or blue” nonsense, but you want concrete ways to figure out if your hidden bias is coming through.
- You (mostly) call yourself a feminist (because, duh! who doesn't want gender equity?) but you care about many other injustices and "isms," too + want to figure out how it goes together.
- You encourage your kids to be who they are, but get nervous about potential teasing & weird outside messages when they leave your safe bubble.
- You don’t force your kids to hug anyone, but you want to integrate consent culture into every day parenting.
- You want to avoid raising a boy who becomes a future mansplainer or helpless dad.
- You tell your daughters they’re strong and beautiful, but... you don’t like the way you look in pictures & secretly wish you were thinner. (And you DON'T want to pass along body dissatisfaction.)
- You know that gender stereotypes suck, but you have a hard time getting the grandparents on board or finding a village of people who get it. (Plus, your stomach gets queasy just THINKING about confronting friends & family & teachers.)
- You say you’ll love your children no matter their gender or sexuality... but worry about how you’ll actually handle it when the moment comes!
If you're nodding your head, you're in the right place.
Here’s how Feminist Parenting Academy will help you raise kids who embrace their true selves & work for a more inclusive, just world.
By the end of this program, you will:
- Have tools to weed out your gender bias on the daily
- Know how to support your children’s true selves, even beyond your safe little bubble
- Design a home environment that supports inclusive kids
- Get real about dismantling the gender roles in your home (I'm talkin to YOU, default home CEO!)
- Feel completely confident to talk about gender stereotypes with your kids
- Disrupt patriarchal patterns that you unknowingly perpetuate at home
- Support your children with their bodies: to feel safe, respected, accepting & happy
- Have tools to integrate gender equity and justice into your social circle and community - so you truly have a village.
- Evolve your personal feminism (yup, it can be different from person to person!) to raise kids who know when & how to use their voices + when to elevate others’.
Here's what's included:
A small group coaching program for aspiring intersectional feminist parents:
- Lessons, group discussion + coaching with Catherine each week - (60-90 minutes each)
- An intimate group of like-minded parents
- 6 weeks in a row of learning & support
WHEN: Every Tuesday: October 11 - November 15, 2022
(The time of day is determined by vote after enrollment.)
You'll also receive these bonuses...
Brand new children's book lists on topics like gender stereotypes, consent & body image. I'll help you whittle down the endless possibilities for your next library trip.
365 Days of Feminist Parenting Tips: this newly re-designed calendar includes one tip per day to raise feminist kids. The best part is: you can start it on any day and month you choose!
Option 1: Student Package
- 6 weeks of live lessons & recordings
- 6 weeks of group discussion, exercises + group coaching
- Children's book lists on gender norms & body image curated by Catherine
- 365 Days of Feminist Parenting Tips
Option 2: Scholar Package
- Everything included in the Student Package, PLUS:
- 60 minute 1:1 personal coaching session with Catherine ($197 value) (scheduled in October or November 2022)
- Body Confident Kids course ($297 value)
- Immersive Play course ($99 value)
- Body Respect Booster Bundle ($39 value)
Did you say BONUSES?
Yes, that's right. When you upgrade to the Scholar Package (Option 2), you'll get these awesome bonuses!
One hour of 1:1 coaching with Catherine on the feminist parenting topic of your choice: improving your relationship to food & and your body; a more equitable partnership; building consent culture, etc.
($197 value)
Body Confident Kids: raise children who are body positive and self-compassionate. Course has 5 modules, workbooks & guided meditation.
($297 value)
The Immersive Play mini-course: support your children's independent play and reclaim time for yourself. Includes parent guidebook & 20 simple activities.
($99 value)
Body Respect Booster Bundle to raise children with bodily integrity and self-esteem. Includes grandparent guide, Raising Confident Girls Workbook & more.
($39 value)
Hi! I'm Catherine...
... and I’m passionate about striving for gender equality and social justice with kids.
The first time I heard an adult mistake my daughter for a boy, I was shocked at the way he spoke to her.
So tough, so boisterous. His confidence was unshakeable.
It was soooo different from that gentle babyish voice adults often use with girls. Hellooooo, ingrained gender bias!
Ever since that moment, I’ve made it my mission to help parents notice all the ridiculous… but sometimes subtle – bias that surrounds us and our children.
After working as a lawyer and a policy advocate, I have the coolest job ever at Think or Blue. I support parents, caregivers & teachers with courses, workshops + coaching to raise feminist kids.
I love giving parents the tools to incorporate their intersectional feminist values deep into the hum-drum moments of parenting. So that our children can learn & grow outside of deep patriarchal patterns.
Sound heavy? It can actually be really fun!
Because we're raising the next generation of change-makers.
How do I know if it's right for me?
Here's what other parents & educators are saying....
“I joined Feminist Parenting Academy to become the best parent I can be & increase my knowledge of my gender biases + how to support my children to be proud feminists. I wanted to identify some of my unconscious biases and learn strategies to make equality a part of my everyday conversation with my children.
During FPA, I realised that I still have unconscious thoughts that are sexist! For example, I uncovered an unconscious fear of my son being bullied if he presents as too feminine - but after FPA, I now feel better prepared to support him if that ever happens.
Catherine is so patient and compassionate, and also asks really thought-provoking questions to help me figure out new strategies to try. Thank you so much for helping make me a more conscious parent for my children!
Feminist Parenting Academy is amazing! I can’t recommend it highly enough. Every parent needs to do this course. After all, parenting the next generation is the most effective agent of social change.”
- Natalie
"I signed up for Feminist Parenting Academy because I wanted to expand my knowledge of how to be an inclusive educator + caregiver of young children.
I love Catherine's Instagram content and how she explores nuances of gender in education, parenting & family dynamics. I was excited to dive deeper into these topics in FPA and Catherine did not disappoint!
Each week she presented new perspectives & facilitated thoughtful discussions.
I'd recommend this course to any educator or caregiver of young children who wants to set a new, more empowering narrative around children & gender roles from the start, or who is ready to reframe how they think about these topics for themselves.
Thank you for a nuanced and thoughtful course, I loved participating in FPA!"
- Olivia
"As a father of two daughters, I was new to feminism and anxious about how I could apply it to my children in an age-appropriate way.
Feminist Parenting Academy has had a profound effect on my life. It helped me to have more free-flowing conversations with my children almost instantly.
I would recommend it for any parent or expectant parent who has feminist values, or maybe even those who are on the fence about feminism.
Catherine’s teaching style is fantastic - she’s a really good teacher, well-versed, and a lovely person.
I’m so happy I did the course. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done!"
- Dan
There you have it!
If you're determined to raise your kids to TRULY be their authentic selves & pinpoint your hidden gender biases...
... then Feminist Parenting Academy is the place for you.
FPA will help you:
- Have the tools to support your kid's individuality out in the real world;
- Align your feminist values with your ACTUAL parenting.
- Practice (yup, some role play!) having tough chats with your inner circle about gender norms
- Connect you to other parents & caregivers who care just as much about gender equity and social justice.
One more time, here's EVERYTHING you get when you enroll in Feminist Parenting Academy:
- 6 live weekly lessons: Including (1) Constructing YOUR individual path to do the work (2) How to disrupt your gender bias; (3) How to model modern gender roles at home; (4) Self-love, consent culture & body respect; (5) Create a feminist parenting community; and (6) Raise inclusive change-makers.
- Live coaching, exercises & prompts for six weeks - to challenge your inner bias & provide you with individualized feedback to support your feminist parenting journey. (It's super-interactive, my friend!)
- Community support: connect with other parents and caregivers who care about raising intersectional "mini feminists"
- Children's book lists curated by Catherine on feminist parenting topics (no need to dig around on Pinterest anymore!)
- BONUS: 365 Days of Feminist Parenting Tips to support your journey all year long.
Option 1: Student Package
- 6 weeks of live lessons & recordings
- 6 weeks of group discussion, exercises + group coaching
- Children's book lists on gender norms & body image curated by Catherine
- 365 Days of Feminist Parenting Tips
Option 2: Scholar Package
- Everything included in the Student Package, PLUS:
- 60 minute 1:1 personal coaching session with Catherine ($197 value) (scheduled in October or November 2022)
- Body Confident Kids course ($297 value)
- Immersive Play course ($99 value)
- Body Respect Booster Bundle ($39 value)
FAQs
When are the sessions?
Each Tuesday from October 11 - November 15, 2022. We typically meet for 75-90 minutes.
We will determine the exact TIME of day via input from all participants, after registration. If needed, to serve participants in various time zones, we will alternate sessions between two times of day.
Is this only for women? Or parents raising girls?
No and no! This course is for people of any gender identity raising children of any gender identity.
While this course is geared toward parents; other family members, educators, child care providers and coaches who work with children may find this content helpful.
What if I miss a session?
Life happens, kids get sick - we understand! Every session will be recorded and housed in the Teachable platform. You'll get access to the platform after you register. You can find any updates to this in the course platform.
What are the ideal child ages for this program?
Feminist Parenting Academy is geared to caregivers of children ages 0-10. Even if you are a hopeful or expectant parent, you can benefit from framing your mindset before having children in the home.
What is the format?
This program is fully digital. The sessions take place in a private Zoom room. Any other course materials and bonuses that are downloadable and printable are accessed through the Teachable course platform.
How long can I access the course?
You will have access to the materials and bonuses for as long as it is in existence! Our plan is for that to be for a long time :) If, for any reason, the course is changed, removed, or moved to another platform, you'll have the opportunity to download all course materials first. For more about that, see full Terms and Conditions.
What is your background?
Feminist Parenting Academy is based on my personal experience raising a 6 year-old child; and my expertise in gender equity and women's and gender studies over the last 20 years. I'm a trained coach with the Embodied Rebel Academy and currently pursuing certification as a Fair Play Facilitator.
I'm not a doctor or mental health professional. For any questions about your or your child's medical, psychological, developmental, or physiological needs, please contact a medical professional.
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes. I'm offering two scholarships to people who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC). Preference will go first to BIPOC with financial need and then to those whose identities have been historically oppressed or marginalized, such as living in larger bodies, LGBTQ+, and with disabilities.
Please fill out the application here. Applications will be considered until October 9, 2022.
Did the investment increase?
Yes. This program was first offered in the spring of 2022, and offered at a lower investment because it was a founders' rate. As you'll see from the testimonials above, caregivers loved the program & experienced awesome results. The current investment reflects that.
Do you offer refunds?
Because of the live nature of this program, we are unable to offer refunds after October 10, 2022.
If you're still thinking about it, just know that FPA will help you erase...
- Fear of raising a kid who doesn't understand their privilege (I wouldn't call your kid a future jerk, but....)
- The deer-in-headlights feeling when your family challenges your parenting decisions. (Bye-bye tongue tie!)
- Fear of passing down patriarchal crap you've inherited for generations.
- Not knowing how to raise an activist kid who helps instead of harms.
- Worry that you're accidentally perpetuating outdated gender roles at home. (Can we say mental load?!?)
Become the feminist parent you want to be.
And tackle your inner bias to support your children's individuality and social change skills.
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