You don’t have to have all the answers. You just need the right tools.
Parenting Support, Built by a Child Therapist
Therapist-created courses, scripts, and free resources for the moments parenting doesn’t come with instructions - big emotions, tough moments, and everyday struggles, handled with confidence instead of guesswork
Katie Peterson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Child Therapist - 11+ years of experience supporting families through anxiety, meltdowns, and friendship struggles. Skills Academy takes what actually works in my therapy office and turns it into simple, real-life tools you can use at home, starting today!
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Every family’s “right now” looks different. Start wherever feels most true for you today - there’s no wrong door.
Tests bring tummy aches, tears, or "my brain went blank."
The Test Anxiety Course helps your child understand what worry is doing in their body, then gives them the R·E·L·A·X·E·D. system to use before, during, and after a test.
- Understands why worry shows up on test day (and that it's not a sign they're "bad at school")
- Has a calm-down plan for before, during, and after the test
- Short videos plus a printable workbook you go through together
They say "I'm bad at everything," and they believe it.
The Self-Esteem Course helps your child quiet that harsh inner voice and build confidence on real proof, using the signature "Find the Evidence" tool.
- Learns to talk to themselves like someone who's on their side
- Practices standing up for themselves, kindly and clearly
- Finds real evidence of their strengths when doubt creeps in
Friend drama, feeling left out, or not knowing how to fix a fight.
The Friendship Course gives your child real tools for connecting, communicating, and working through conflict, including I-Statements, the Four-Part Apology, and the Circle of Trust.
- Uses I-Statements instead of blaming or shutting down
- Knows how to give a real apology (and accept one)
- Has a plan for the hard moments when friendships get bumpy
Refereeing the same fight every single day.
Same Team gives you the exact words for 12 common sibling conflicts: the toy grab, the tattling, the backseat brawl. Open to your scenario, say the line, and help them work it out together.
- 12 therapist-written scripts for the fights you're tired of hearing
- Instant download, so you can use it tonight
- Helps you step out of referee mode and into coach mode
A first phone is coming, and you're not sure what to say first.
The Phone Talks takes the guesswork out of it: a readiness check so you know where your child really is, plus the conversations to have before you hand the phone over.
- A 7-skill readiness check, so you can stop guessing
- 10 talks, word for word: privacy, pictures, tricky people, and more
- 13 phone-wallpaper script cards for the car or bedtime
Launches November 9
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More than one thing feels hard right now (that's really common).
The Whole-Kid Toolkit bundles the Test Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Friendship courses together, so you're ready for whatever comes up next, for less than buying them one at a time.
- All 3 courses and all 3 printable workbooks
- Work through them in any order, at your child's pace
- One purchase that grows with your child
Not ready to buy yet? Start with the free Big Feeling Script Kit →
Why Parents Trust Skills Academy
Real Families, Real Change
"My daughter was so nervous about volleyball tryouts, she almost backed out because she didn't believe in herself. We practiced the self-affirmation every morning and night — and I saw her confidence grow so much. She crushed tryouts, made the team, and kept saying how proud she is of herself."
— Mother of a 9-Year-Old, Self-Esteem Course"Katie has found a way to talk about anxiety while still being both comforting and encouraging."
— Parent & 3rd Grade Teacher"We've loved the skills provided, the fun activities, and the conversations we've had while going through this course."
— Parent, Friendship CourseNot Ready To Buy Yet? Start Here.
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- Clear, easy-to-use scripts so you know exactly what to say
- Free, printable tools for home or the classroom
- Short, actionable tips you can start using right away
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You’re not overwhelmed because you’re doing it wrong - you’re overwhelmed because there’s too much information. What actually helps isn’t more information, it’s simple, practical tools you can use in real life.
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📖 From the Blog
Practical, therapist-written articles on the everyday stuff — meltdowns, friendship drama, test-day nerves, and what to actually say in the moment.
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