FREE ONLINE CLASS WITH AMY MCCREADY
The “Bucket Method” That Ends Power Struggles, Defiance & Meltdowns
Without Yelling or Punishment
Free Online Class With Amy McCready
The “Bucket Method” That Ends Power Struggles, Defiance & Meltdowns
Without Yelling or Punishment
If “because I said so” stopped working a long time ago — and nothing you’ve tried since has actually stuck — there’s a reason. And it’s not the one you’ve been told.
In one short class, you’ll learn…
The hidden reason your kid fights you on everything
It’s not a discipline problem. It’s not a phase. It’s something almost no parenting expert teaches — and once you see it, every “no,” every eye-roll, every door slam, every meltdown suddenly makes sense.
The 3 things you're doing right now that are quietly making it worse
The advice you’ve been following — from Instagram, your kid’s teacher, even the gentle parenting experts — is backfiring in ways you can actually see in your house. By the end of class you’ll know which one to stop today.
The small shift that ends half the power struggles before they start
Most of what’s blowing up your week isn’t about your kid’s behavior at all. It’s about a tiny pattern in how the two of you are interacting — and once you spot it, you can change it without your kid having to do anything differently.
If “because I said so” stopped working a long time ago — and nothing you’ve tried since has actually stuck — there’s a reason. And it’s not the one you’ve been told.
In one short class, you’ll learn…
The hidden reason your kid fights you on everything
It’s not a discipline problem. It’s not a phase. It’s something almost no parenting expert teaches — and once you see it, every “no,” every eye-roll, every door slam, every meltdown suddenly makes sense.
The 3 things you're doing right now that are quietly making it worse
The advice you’ve been following — from Instagram, your kid’s teacher, even the gentle parenting experts — is backfiring in ways you can actually see in your house. By the end of class you’ll know which one to stop today.
The small shift that ends half the power struggles before they start
Most of what’s blowing up your week isn’t about your kid’s behavior at all. It’s about a tiny pattern in how the two of you are interacting — and once you spot it, you can change it without your kid having to do anything differently.
If you’re stuck in the cycle of nagging, reminding, and yelling — and nothing you try actually sticks…
...you're in the right place.
You’ve tried being patient. You’ve tried staying calm. You’ve tried taking things away. Nothing sticks longer than a few days.
You go to bed replaying the day, thinking “Why is this so hard? What am I doing wrong?”
You’re worn out from the constant negotiating, the backtalk, the meltdowns over things that shouldn’t even matter.
You love your kids fiercely. But some days, you don’t like them very much. And you hate yourself for feeling that way.
The problem isn't you. And it isn't your kid. It's the strategies.
Every kid — yours, mine, all of them — has two basic needs that almost no parenting advice teaches you to spot.
When those needs go unmet, you get the resistance, the backtalk, the eye-rolls, the bedtime stalling, the meltdowns over things that shouldn’t even matter.
When you learn to spot them — and how to fill them — most of it stops on its own.
That’s what this class is about.
Over 2 million parents have learned from Amy’s free classes. Here’s what one of them wrote after the first day:
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A week from now, the morning routine can look completely different.
Or it can look exactly like it did today. The class is about 45 minutes. The shift is permanent.
Pick the time that works for you — including right now if you’re ready.
A few quick questions, answered.
When is the class?
Multiple times today, plus more tomorrow. Pick whichever fits your day — including right now, if a class is already in progress when you register.
Is this class for me?
If you’re a parent of a kid between 2 and 17 who’s stuck in the cycle of nagging, reminding, and yelling — yes. It works for neurotypical and neurodiverse kids, including kids with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. It works whether you’re parenting with a partner or doing this on your own.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The class is free. Amy’s mission is helping families stop the power struggles and actually start enjoying their kids again.
How long is it?
About 45 minutes. You’ll walk away understanding exactly why your kid is acting out — and what to do differently starting tonight.
What if I can’t make any of today’s times?
If today’s options don’t work, register anyway and pick a time tomorrow when you confirm. The class runs daily.
How do I know this will work for my kid?
Because the class isn’t built on tips or tricks — it’s built on how kids are actually wired. The same approach works for toddlers and teens, only children and siblings, neurotypical and neurodiverse kids. By the end of class you’ll know exactly what’s driving your kid’s behavior — and what to start doing differently tonight.
Pick the time that works for you — including right now if you’re ready.
