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Struggling to find the time and energy to play with your kids? Feeling disconnected?
You're not alone!

In Making It Up: the Course, you'll learn simple techniques proven to help parents (even busy ones) connect with their children.


Ten minutes a day will change the way you play! 



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​The Making it Up Method is here!
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This hands-on, self-guided course will transform your connection with kids, and let you bond during playtime.


You'll see a difference in only TWO WEEKS ​if you try for just ten minutes a day, every day.

  • Learn the Anchor to stay present in hard moments
 
  • Learn “Bricks” to make play easier and more fun
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  • Learn improv skills that make kids beg to play again
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  • Designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and grandparents
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  • 260+ minutes, self-paced, start anytime


Whether you've already read the book or not, you won't want to miss this.
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THE FIRST CLASS IS FREE - SIGN UP NOW!

​No commitment, no card, just an email!
Plus, every sign up will receive FIVE FREE GAMES in addition to your FREE class. 
Including instant access to a bedtime helping game AND a grocery shopping game!


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WHAT YOUR KID WILL LEARN:
  • Acceptance
  • Building on Ideas
  • Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Teamwork
  • Creative Expression
  • Emotional Regulation
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WHAT YOU (THE ADULT) WILL LEARN:
  • The Power of Focused Attention
  • Active Listening
  • How to Pivot/Adapt in Parenting
  • Modelling Skills for Parenting
  • Creative Expression
  • Escaping Your Comfort Zone
  • The Anchor (A Powerful Emotional Regulation Technique)
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This course is for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young kids. It's for YOU!

This course contains over 260 minutes of actionable, powerful skill-building.

This will change your relationship and will change YOU.
And all it takes is ten minutes a day! You'll see results in just two weeks! 

Perfect for: 
Parents of kids ages 2 - 9
Caregivers

Teachers
Fans of imaginative play
​ (like Bluey!)
You!

​The first class is FREE - just enter your email below!

No hidden fees, No card, just a FREE CLASS to start your journey. 

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Full Course includes:

UNIT ONE: Introduction  (Free!)
UNIT TWO: Bricks
UNIT THREE: Yes, And
UNIT FOUR: Rules
UNIT FIVE: Beyond
UNIT SIX: The Anchor
UNIT SEVEN: Putting it Together

​Total: Just over 260 minutes!


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FAQ
  • Do I need the book first?  No! The Course is a stand-alone, and the purchased course comes with a free ebook copy. 
  • What ages is this best for?   The method is ideal for kids between 2 and 9, but works with older ones too.
  • How long is the course and how is it structured?  The course is structured in self-paced videos, and is over 260 minutes
  • How quickly will I see changes if I do 10 minutes a day?  Some parents will see results immediately, and you'll definitely notice a difference after two weeks. 
  • How do I access it after purchase?  You will receive a confirmation email, and then a separate email within 24 hours with login instructions
  • Can teachers/caregivers use this in classrooms?  Absolutely! Mannino's background is classroom-based. 

Don't forget: Making it Up: A Revolutionary Way to Bond with Kids Through Play is available NOW at bookstores everywhere!
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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
    • Free Parenting Games
    • Making it Up Course
    • Making it Up Premium Options >
      • Making it Up Extras
      • Making it Up Seminars
      • FREE Resources
      • MEMBERS: Course Navigation
  • Blog
  • Email Signup