MAKING IT UP: A Revolutionary Way to Bond with Kids Through Play
Book and Course Releasing: JAN 2026!
Listen to my NEW podcast interview on DadUp about the book HERE
“Christopher's techniques will help you engage in play with your child in a way that builds imagination. Whether your kid dreams of fantastic dragons, silly adventures, or everyday activities, this book will help you find a way to connect and create stories together.” |
Art by Cory Reid
from Making It Up
published by Familius 2026.
All rights reserved.
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"Christopher is onto something powerful. Some of my daughter's favorite childhood moments happened during unstructured playtime with her parents. Creating massive forts in the living room and pretending to stand up to bullies were highlights for my daughter."
--Tal Eyre author of Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children
Art by Cory Reid
from Making It Up
published by Familius 2026.
All rights reserved.
The Making it Up Method
Do you want to chase dragons with your kids? Or dodge freeze rays while you're out shopping? MAKING IT UP is unlike any parenting method out there. This approach is radically different, and will change the way you and kids interact. Playtime has never been more fun, and your relationship has never been stronger! By combining elements of theatre with my experience as an educator, I'll show you how to transform the way you interact with kids. In just ten minutes a day, you'll build stronger bonds, have more fun, and learn the secret of MAKING IT UP.
Book coming Jan 2026 from Familius!
Already Making it UP? Click HERE for the free extra resources.
I also share a LOT of parenting tips and book recs on my new Tik Tok below.
One key element of Making it Up, is the ANCHOR Technique, which I discussed in a TEDx Talk:
Do you want to chase dragons with your kids? Or dodge freeze rays while you're out shopping? MAKING IT UP is unlike any parenting method out there. This approach is radically different, and will change the way you and kids interact. Playtime has never been more fun, and your relationship has never been stronger! By combining elements of theatre with my experience as an educator, I'll show you how to transform the way you interact with kids. In just ten minutes a day, you'll build stronger bonds, have more fun, and learn the secret of MAKING IT UP.
Book coming Jan 2026 from Familius!
Already Making it UP? Click HERE for the free extra resources.
I also share a LOT of parenting tips and book recs on my new Tik Tok below.
One key element of Making it Up, is the ANCHOR Technique, which I discussed in a TEDx Talk:
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