Parent Effectiveness Training P.E.T.

Parenting isn’t easy—and you don’t have to do it alone. Between the sleepless nights, constant decisions, and worry about whether you’re “doing it right,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.  At Parent Effectiveness, we understand the emotional ups and downs of raising a child, how screen time, mental health, and balancing work-life demands are real concerns for parents.

That’s why we’re here to support you with proven tools, expert guidance, and genuine care—helping you build confidence, strengthen your connection with your child, and rediscover the joy in parenting.

We believe raising confident, emotionally healthy, and cooperative kids can be done without yelling, nagging, or bribing.

 

’These are skills critical to all healthy relationships’.  Steve Biddulph, Parenting Author

 

 

 

 

You will gain:

Confidence

  • Feel calm, capable, and less anxious
  • Handle challenges with clarity and balance.

Connection

  • Communicate so your child feels hears and feels heard.
  • Build positive, lasting relationships at home.

Harmony

  • Resolve conflict constructively.
  • Foster a cooperative, respectful environment.
  • Enjoy parenting again—without stress or guilt.
  • Avoid being fired in the teenage years!!

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   Course Delivery Options

  • Online: Available for participants anywhere in Australia and New Zealand.

  • In-person: Offered in group sessions or individually for individuals or couples.

  • Our certified instructors bring years of experience helping parents turn daily struggles into moments of connection and growth.  Our approach is grounded in Psychologist Dr. Thomas Gordon’s proven methods—trusted worldwide for over 50 years to build healthier, happier families.

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Who is P.E.T. For?

  • Parents (from pregnancy onwards)

  • Carers and educators: childcare workers, teachers, foster parents, grandparents

  • Child-focused professionals: psychologists, social workers, youth workers

  • Additional benefits: Recognised by the Family Court, eligible for NDIS and School Readiness Funding

 

Ray and Deborah take a P.E.T. class

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PET helped me deal with difficult Behaviours

What I learnt