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Return To Joy With Your Kids Using Ten Minutes Of Play

Stop feeling burnt out and disconnected from your 2 to 9 year old with easy theatre skills that turn daily chores into bonding moments.

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End The Bedtime Power Struggle

End The Bedtime Power Struggle

Use the bedtime challenge to turn resistance into fun.
Bedtime shouldn't be a battle!

Stay Calm When You Are Overwhelmed

Stay Calm When You Are Overwhelmed

Master the Anchor technique to remain grounded and present even during the most stressful parenting moments.

Connect Deeply In Limited Time

Connect Deeply In Limited Time

You only need ten minutes a day to see a profound shift.
In just two weeks, playtimes will be more fun than ever!

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The house is a mess, the sun is down, and you are staring at a child who refuses to put on pajamas. You feel that familiar tightness in your chest. You want to be the fun parent, the one who laughs and creates memories, but right now you are just exhausted. You are stuck in a loop of orders, sighs, and disconnection. This is the hidden tax of modern parenting. We love them fiercely, but we have forgotten how to play without it feeling like another chore on the to-do list. When you lose that spark of play, you lose the easiest path to cooperation. Parenting becomes a series of negotiations instead of a relationship. If things stay like this, the distance only grows. The burnout gets heavier. But there is a way to bridge that gap using skills you already have, hidden under the surface of your daily stress. It's called the Making It Up Method. It uses simple-to-learn theatre skills to transform your home into a space of active listening and creative expression. I want to give you the first class of this 260 minute course for free. You will learn how to use Bricks to build better play and how the Anchor technique keeps you from losing your cool. This is not about being a performer. It is about being present. Here is what changes for you and your child: - You learn how to pivot and adapt when plans go sideways. - Your child builds emotional regulation and teamwork skills. - Bedtime and shopping trips become games instead of battlefields. - You model active listening that makes your child feel truly seen. - You escape your comfort zone and find your own creative voice again. Maybe you think you are not the creative type. Or maybe you think you are too busy to add one more thing. That is why this is built for the real world. You do not need the book to start. You do not need a credit card. You just need ten minutes. The full curriculum is designed for parents, caregivers, and teachers of kids aged 2 to 9.
We cover everything from the rules of play to the Yes, And philosophy that stops arguments before they start. You can see a real difference in your bond in just fourteen days. Every signup gets five free bonus classes for instant connection, including the Bedtime Challenge. It is time to stop feeling like a drill sergeant and start feeling like a parent again.

Grab your free class and the five bonus games today. Let's make playtime fun again.

What People Are Saying

"Interactive play has been a great way to connect with my children. Chris has done a wonderful job making this technique accessible to all."

Leigh Bayer
Leigh Bayer
Mother of 4, Delaware

"A fantastic course for anyone looking to bring more fun and joy back into their parenting in the midst of their busy lives."

Mary Casiello
Mary Casiello
Mother of 2, Massachusetts

Get the first unit of the Making It Up video course plus five downloadable games including the grocery challenge and bedtime game. This 100 percent free offer requires no credit card and includes a path to the full 260 minute self-paced masterclass.

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  • Fiction
    • School of Deaths
    • Sword of Deaths
    • Daughter of Deaths
    • Pillars of Chaos
    • Extras >
      • Free Reads
    • Coming Soon!
  • About the Author
    • Events and Appearances
  • Nonfiction
    • Making it Up
    • Making it Up Premium Options >
      • Making it Up Extras
      • Making it Up Seminars
      • FREE Resources
      • MEMBERS: Course Navigation
    • Free Parenting Games
    • Making it Up Course
  • Blog
  • Email Signup