Dear Parent,
Remember that terrifying moment leaving the hospital? "They're really trusting us with this tiny human?"
That panic doesn't end. It just evolves.
Every tantrum. Every eye-roll. Every slammed door makes you wonder, "Am I completely screwing this up?"
Here's The Thing...
You would never run a business without systems, processes, and procedures. The most successful entrepreneurs sought out coaches, seminars, and experts to find the best way to succeed professionally.
But why don't we do that for parenting?
There's no parenting manual when you leave the hospital. Most of us are making it up as we go with the most valuable investment we'll ever make.
We were watching an interview with a billionaire, and he said that true wealth isn't the homes, the cars, the yachts, the private jets... BUT it's when your kids want to spend time with you when they're adults.
So let us ask you a question, "How are you handling your single greatest investment?"
The Hidden Cost of "Winging it"
Without systems, here's what's happening to kids today:
45% of teens struggle with mental health - because there's no systematic approach to building resilience.
Teen self-worth is plummeting from social media comparison - because there are no guardrails or intentional conversations about identity.
29% of young people engaging in or considering self-harm - because parents don't have systems to recognize warning signs.
61% of teens overwhelmed by school pressure - making major decisions without systematic guidance.
1 in 4 young people feeling unsupported by family - because connection was left to chance.
This isn't just "difficult phases." This is a crisis - and it's happening because we're making up the most important job we'll ever have.
This is Why We Became Students of Parenting
Almost 20 years ago, we were drowning in toys and good intentions just like you. Four kids under 6. Endless activity. Parenting in our face.
But we became absolute STUDENTS of parenting. We devoured every book. Attended every seminar. Studied under countless parenting experts. But here's what made the difference - we didn't just learn; we IMPLEMENTED EVERYTHING.
25 years of PRACTICAL experience later, we've battle-tested advice from the world's leading parenting authorities. We took what worked, discarded what didn't, and refined it all through real-world chaos with four very different kids.
It worked, and here's the fruit!
✓ Professional gigging musician daughter - performing at levels we never dreamed possible
✓ Worship leader daughter - moving hearts with her voice and leadership
✓ 18-year-old boss babe daughter - chasing dreams with unstoppable confidence
✓ Son who conquered real struggles - now thriving, right-hand man in our company, getting engaged to an amazing woman
But here's the part that makes us tear up...
This summer, we watched our two oldest daughters walk down the aisle (yes...within 2 months of each other!) - both choosing incredible spouses who share their values and cherish their hearts.
Our other two? Dating "dad-approved" people who make us think, "Yes! They get it!"
You can't fake this kind of outcome. This is 25+ years of intentional, strategic parenting paying dividends.
The Moment We Knew Our System Had Worked
Recently at an amusement park: four adult kids, their partners, all of us together.
Not because they had to be there. Not out of obligation.
Because they genuinely wanted to hang out with us.
That's when it hit us: "This is exactly what we prayed for all those years."
You Need a Parenting Operating System
Just like you wouldn't run a million-dollar business by making it up as you go, you can't raise world-changing kids without intentional systems and strategies.
ALL FOUR OF OUR TEENAGERS ACTUALLY LIKED US WHEN THEY TURNED 18 - AND THIS IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU!
Imagine this...
Your teen comes to YOU for advice instead of hiding problems
Family dinner isn't a battlefield - it's the highlight of everyone's day
Your adult children choose YOU as their first phone call with good news
This isn't fantasy. This is what happens when you stop hoping and start implementing a proven parenting operating system.
You don't need more parenting books collecting dust.
You don't need another "expert" with perfect theories.
You need the exact operating system we developed - battle-tested through sleepless nights, teenage drama, and real-world chaos.
You don't have to spend years studying like we did. You don't have to read hundreds of books, attend the seminars, or test countless strategies through trial and error.
We've done all that work for you!
We created The Parenting System Bundle + Community where we've distilled 25 years of learning and implementation into a proven system.
It's foundational for younger children, yet specifically focused on navigating the hardest teenage years - because that's when most families either thrive or fracture.
Everything we learned from the experts. Everything we tested in our home. Everything that actually works when life gets messy, PLUS a community of parents walking through this TOGETHER!
All condensed into one comprehensive system that you can implement starting today.
Your Most Important Investment Decision
In 10 years, what kind of ROI do you want from your parenting investment?
Kids who call out of duty... or because they genuinely miss you?
Family gatherings that feel forced... or where everyone fights to host?
Wondering if you mattered... or KNOWING you built something beautiful?
Your family's future is too valuable to leave to chance.
Your Fellow Parents in the Trenches,
Eric & Lisa Raftery
Parenting System Coaches | Parents of 4 Thriving Adults
P.S. - Our kids still text us daily. Not because they have to. Because they want to. That's the ROI of systematic parenting.
Constant power struggles that leave everyone frustrated
Feeling like no matter what you try, nothing really sticks
Worrying about technology, friends, and outside influences you can’t control
Watching your teen pull away while you feel more disconnected than ever
A deep, comprehensive training that walks parents through seven essential pillars — from vision and marriage to boundaries and strategies — giving you everything you need to build a strong, lasting family foundation.
Clear Family Vision, Core Values & Culture – Helping parents define what their family stands for, so decisions and boundaries flow from shared values.
Unified Marriage & Authority – Strengthen your partnership and lead together with clarity, confidence, and respect.
Clear Roles & Responsibilities – Giving both parents and children clarity on who does what in the home.
Healthy Boundaries – Setting limits that foster respect and safety without crushing connection.
Joyful Family Culture – Build a home atmosphere full of connection, laughter, and fun — not just rules.
10 practical, game-changing strategies to bring order, connection, and joy back into everyday parenting.
Know your child deeply – Discover their unique needs, strengths, and challenges so you can parent with insight, not guesswork.
Set clear expectations – Create simple systems and boundaries that keep your home running smoothly.
Turn conflict into connection – Use family meetings, sibling tools, and established phrases to resolve issues without constant fighting.
Get ahead of problems – Leverage proactive strategies that prevent meltdowns and power struggles before they start.
Parent with purpose – Partner with God, model humility, and create a refuge where your kids feel safe, valued, and loved.
What if our teen is struggling despite our great strategies & communication? We can check our safety nets! (They catch important things!)
Consider the Physical - Investigate if there is something physically affecting our teen’s development.
Mentor the Emotional - Mentor our teens to manage their emotions & habits, to take greater responsibility for their internal world.
Leverage the Spiritual - Leverage powerful spiritual tools to shift needed dynamics in our teen & family’s world.
A course to help parents cut through the noise, open real conversations, and build lasting trust with their teens.
Simple frameworks to replace nagging and lectures with conversations that actually work
Tools for listening well so your teen feels understood (and opens up more)
Conversation starters for tough topics like boundaries, friends, and tech
Strategies to handle conflict without breaking connection
Real-life examples of what works (and what backfires) when communicating with teens
Confidently guide your teen through phones, gaming, and social media without constant battles or fear.
Screen time sanity – Set healthy boundaries for phones, gaming, and apps without daily power struggles.
Digital safety tools – Take practical steps for monitoring, filtering, and guiding your teen’s online activity.
Conversations that work – Learn how to talk about online dangers (porn, predators, comparison) so your teen actually listens.
Balance & connection – Help your teen manage technology while still valuing real-life family, friends, and responsibilities.
Peace of mind – Gain confidence knowing you’re equipping your teen to navigate the digital world wisely.
Equip your teen to build strong, safe, and lasting relationships in a world full of pressure and confusion.
Foundations of respect – Teach your teen how to value themselves and others in friendships and dating.
Spotting red flags – Help them recognize unhealthy behaviors, manipulation, and toxic influences early.
Setting healthy boundaries – Give them the confidence to say no without losing connection.
Navigating dating wisely – Leverage tools for talking about attraction, love, and commitment in age-appropriate ways.
Faith & values in relationships – Anchor your teen in timeless principles that prepare them for marriage and lifelong connection.
To the point where, by the time they turn 18, your teen is ready for life — and still actually likes being around you.
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