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Stop dodging meltdowns and start chasing dragons!

Ten minutes a day will change the way you play!

Use the simple secrets of improv theatre to trade household chaos for deep connection without needing extra toys or more screen time.

START MAKING IT UP NOW

Connection without the screen time

Build a deep bond using your imagination rather than relying on another tablet or television show.

Total calm in ten minutes

Transform your family dynamic with a small daily commitment that fits into your busiest schedule.

Parenting through playful theatre skills

Learn how to use the Yes And principle to navigate difficult behaviors with grace and ease.

You are standing in the middle of the grocery store and the air suddenly shifts. Your four year old is on the verge of a total collapse over a box of crackers, and you feel that familiar heat rising in your chest. You want to be the calm, playful parent you see in shows like Bluey, but the weight of the day has already snapped your reserves.

The guilt hits later that night while they are finally asleep. You wonder why it feels like you are always walking on eggshells or barking orders just to survive the afternoon. We have been told for years that parenting is about managing behavior and fixing problems, but that clinical approach often leaves us feeling cold and disconnected. It feels like a chore rather than a relationship.

The cost of staying stuck in this cycle is high. You lose those precious years of early childhood to stress and conflict. But there is a more direct path to a peaceful home that does not involve complex checklists or rigid discipline tactics.

Enter Making It Up. This is a neuro-reflective model that treats your own internal state as the primary technology for family regulation. By using simple theatre and improv skills, we move away from traditional behavioral modification and into a world of genuine play.

The secret is theatre skills. Don't worry, you won't be onstage, and this isn't just for drama people, but with these techniques you will enter your child's imaginative world as an active participant, all while stay grounded even if life feels on fire. Go to the store and dodge freeze rays. Spend bedtime searching for a hidden treasure. 

Here is what changes when you start:
- You gain the energy and confidence to be silly even after a long workday.
- You build a stronger bond that relies on mutual respect rather than pressure.
- You replace screen time with active engagement that actually feels fun for you too.
- You learn how to achieve immediate co-regulation when things get heated.

Maybe you think you are not the creative type or you do not have the acting chops for this. Try it. Zero theatre skills needed. Maybe you feel like you do not have the time. The entire method is built around the phrase: ten minutes a day will change the way you play. Even the most overwhelmed parent can find ten minutes to secure a lifetime of connection.

This is the most natural way to build a positive relationship. It is an emotional operating system designed for the modern, conscious household. You are not just buying a book or a course; you are securing a sustainable way to live together in harmony.

It is time to stop floundering and start Making it Up.

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Check these out:

Interview on Authority Magazine

Interview and podcast with Terry Shepherd

Podcast interview on Dad Up

“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.”
–Tracey West, NYT Bestselling Author of over 200 children's books.

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. This revolutionary method is both a BOOK (see buy links below) and a COURSE. In fact, buy the self-guided video course, and you'll get an ecopy of the book!

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