Parenting Classes

Moms of Spicy Ones® Academy

MOSO Academy is your all-access home for raising strong-willed kids without losing yourself in the process.

For just $47/month, you get everything I’ve ever created: every class, every digital download, and direct access to me through three live coaching calls each month. No guessing, no piecing things together, no doing this alone. This is the most supportive, practical, and cost-effective way to get real guidance — whether you’re in the thick of daily power struggles or simply want to build a calmer, more connected relationship with your child.

MOSO Academy is for moms who want ongoing support, not one-off solutions. Instead of paying $49 for a single class here or there, the Academy gives you the full roadmap plus real-time coaching and a community that truly understands life with a spicy kid. Join once, stay as long as you need, and grow with support that meets you where you are — month after month.

Get Everything for $47/month

Buy Classes Individually

  • Mary Van Geffen jumping and smiling with the Calm class description

    CALM Class

    Stay regulated even when your child explodes.

    $49
  • Kind class description with silhouette of family

    KIND Class

    Gentle effectiveness that preserves their spirit.

    $49
  • Firm class description with image of Mary smiling

    FIRM Class

    Boundaries that actually work with defiant kids.

    $49
  • Calm Kind Firm Class Collection

    The Collection

    Save money by bundling Calm, Firm and Kind.

When things get a bit more difficult…

  • Moms of Spicy Ones logo and description with Mary smiling and looking up underneath

    Moms of Spicy Ones® Self-Paced

    Keep your cool and cultivate warm connection with your intense child.

  • Tweens & Teens description and picture of Mary with her hands on her two kids' heads

    Tweens & Teens

    Navigate their shifting adolescence without losing connection.

    $99
  • Siblings School description with picture of one boy strangling his brother

    Siblings School

    Stop the bickering & violence. Create family peace.

    $79

Self development just for Moms

  • Good Enough class description and picture of Mary with arms crossed smiling

    Good Enough Class

    Release perfectionism and parent guilt. Bring more self-compassion to your parenting.

    $29
  • Meltdown Magic class description and image of Mary with hand raised and smiling

    Meltdown Magic

    What to DO when your child is melting down.

    $12
  • How to Say No title with MAry sitting above the words: without feeling guilty

    Just Say No Class

    Set boundaries without guilt or conflict.

    $49

Free PDFs

  • Finding Your Calm PDFs with word Free over them

    Finding Your Calm

    Calm is within your reach.

    Staying calm is not common sense. And it takes practice for many of us. Learn 3 quick strategies to help you find your calm in the chaotic moments. Stop screaming & shutting down. Here is a doable way forward.

  • Your Family Rules cheat sheet PDFs with word Free over them

    Family Rules PDF

    The cheat sheet.

    Set boundaries without guilt or conflict. So many potential limits to consider when parenting a strong-willed child. Setting too many rules creates more conflict but shying away from structure is neglectful. I’ve got you!

  • Feeling Resources PDFs with word Free over them

    Feelings Charts

    Ready to become a safer parent?

    Big feelings are a part of parenting the Spicy One. Learn to label, express and welcome these emotions. Use the Feelings Wheel and Emoji chart to practice this skill as a family. Looks great on your fridge!

  • Help the Teacher PDF with the word Free over it

    Help the Teacher

    As a Mom of a Spicy One, you deserve an extra dose of support when your child is navigating new classrooms, teachers, and expectations.

    ​Here’s a form I created to help you warn…er, equip your child’s teacher to best support them.

  • Toys for Teens PDFs with word Free over them

    Toys for Teens

    Want your young adult to create rather than consume? Here is a guide for investing in age-appropriate options to entice them off screens.

    Download my list of engaging "toys" that inspire developmental play rather than passive entertainment.

Guides to Purchase

  • Craft your family culture PDFs with price over them

    Family Culture

    Get intentional about the family culture you are building!

    My step-by-step Craft Your Family Culture worksheet will guide you through a fun, family-bonding activity with a purpose.

  • Repair recipe PDFs with price over them

    Repair

    Ready to learn how to repair things after you mess up?

    Every parent gets overwhelmed and does things they regret.

    Your willingness to take responsibility for your mistake is the secret ingredient to creating a safe relationship with your child.

  • 10 Holiday Boundaries PDFs with price over them

    10 Holiday Boundaries

    I've got scripts for you...carefully chosen words for teaching folks to respect your child's body, eating habits, and mental health.

    This holiday season, use these 10 scripts to calmly and warmly set the boundary that feels most important to you