Parents of a Dandelion
Designed to support your family's nervous system holistically and keep stress levels low.
Your path to calm and connection…
This course is designed for parents who feel overwhelmed by the challenges of raising children in a fast-paced world and are seeking a calmer, more connected way forward. If you want to nurture a peaceful home, strengthen your bond with your children, and create a sense of balance for your entire family, this course is for you.
Through mindfulness practices, emotional awareness strategies, and nervous system support, you’ll gain the tools to parent with confidence, clarity, and compassion- building a more harmonious and joyful family life.
Parenting in today’s fast-paced world can feel overwhelming and stressful. This course was created to give parents the tools, knowledge, and support they need to cultivate a calm, mindful, and joyful parenting experience. By focusing on the holistic well-being of your family, this course goes beyond quick fixes and empowers you to create lasting change.
Unlike other parenting programs, Parents of a Dandelion combines mindfulness, neuroscience, and positive psychology to create a truly transformative experience. You’ll not only learn practical techniques but also build deeper connections within your family. With lifetime access and personalised resources, this course adapts to your needs and fits seamlessly into your life.
Who this is for…
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Juggling the fast-paced nature of daily life with the challenges of raising children can leave you feeling stretched too thin. This course provides tools and strategies to help you slow down, prioritise what truly matters, and approach parenting with renewed confidence and clarity.
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Learn how to support your child’s emotional growth with mindfulness-based techniques that help build their confidence, resilience, and ability to manage big emotions.
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Discover simple yet powerful ways to reduce stress for both yourself and your children, creating a peaceful and balanced environment where everyone feels supported.
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Whether it’s through reflective listening, mindful play, or creating intentional moments of flow, this course empowers you to build deeper connections and infuse joy into everyday moments.
Your journey at a glance…
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Start with a Gentle Introduction to Mindfulness, Meditation and the Nervous System
Ease into the course with a clear and approachable foundation in mindfulness and meditation. Gain insights into how your emotions and nervous system work together, and discover how small, intentional changes can create a ripple effect of calm and balance in your family life.
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Learn Practical Tools to Reduce Stress and Create Moments of Play and Flow
Equip yourself with simple, effective strategies to lower stress levels for both you and your children. Uncover ways to build mindful pockets of time for connection, play, and ease in your daily routine.
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Build Your Confidence with Personalised Strategies and Activities
Develop tailored approaches to parenting with a mix of mindfulness practices, emotional regulation techniques, and hands-on activities designed to suit your unique family dynamic.
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Apply Your Knowledge at Your Own Pace, with Support and Resources Always Available
With lifetime access to the course library, you can revisit lessons, explore resources, and integrate strategies whenever you’re ready. Take the time you need to implement meaningful changes on your own schedule.
What’s included?
This course is designed to help parents slow down, embrace the joys of parenting, and create mindful moments filled with play and flow. With a holistic approach to supporting your family’s nervous system, it provides practical tools to reduce stress and cultivate a calmer, more balanced family life.
✿ Reduce stress levels as well as anxieties in children
✿ Find more presence and flow
✿ Understand basic neuroscience, contemporary child development and positive psychology to help develop resilience and emotional regulation strategies in children
✿ Personalised mindfulness and meditation practices
✿ A workbook, mindful activities and journal prompts
✿ A resource list full of exciting discount codes
✿ A $50 discount for your first booked Parenting and Children’s coaching session with us
✿ Life long access to the full online course library
"I just want to say thank you for your beautiful dandelion course. I'm really enjoying your content. I am a mum of a spirited little boy and also an occupational therapist in paeds. and mental health. Your offering is so in alignment with my own lifestyle and work! "
Course Content
The course is structured into two comprehensive parts, each guiding you step by step through essential mindfulness practices, emotional awareness techniques, and strategies for fostering resilience.
PART I
Introduction - About the Dandelion
Intro - What to expect from the course
What is Mindfulness?
Understanding Mindfulness and the Brain
Mindful Nourishment - Feeding BODY & SOUL
Reflective listening techniques
Emotion Coaching - Build Empathy and connection
Finding Balance - Mindfulness and Stress
Formal and Informal Mindfulness
PART II
Reflection from session one
Coping strategies: Building inner strength and emotional confidence
Problem Solving - nurturing growth and Independence
Self care - pouring from a full cup
Mindful Thinking
Embracing Flow - Finding Ease and Focus
The Mindful Rolemodel
Imagine your new family life…
Picture a home filled with calm, joy, and meaningful connections. Imagine parenting with less stress, more confidence, and a toolkit full of strategies to support your family’s growth.
By the end of this course, you’ll have:
✿ Practical tools to navigate parenting challenges with confidence and clarity.
✿ Strategies to nurture your child’s emotional growth and resilience.
✿ A deeper understanding of how to support your family’s nervous system.
✿ A calmer, more balanced approach to parenting.
Meet your facilitators…
At The Dandelion, you’re guided by a team of passionate, experienced, and compassionate facilitators who bring a wealth of knowledge and care to every interaction. Together, we are dedicated to helping you and your family create meaningful connections, cultivate calm, and embrace holistic approaches to parenting and well-being.
Zoe Lowe
Zoe is the heart behind The Dandelion—a mother, foster carer, teacher, and mentor. With 15 years of experience holding space for children and their families, she has journeyed with them through the innocence of early childhood to the complex terrain of adolescence. Zoe’s expertise spans education, behaviour support, and trauma-informed practices. She weaves these threads into a therapeutic tapestry designed to meet the unique needs of each family. Her mission is to collaborate with you, creating a grounding sanctuary that honours your individuality and fosters purposeful, present living.
Nessie Luft
Nessie is an educator and mentor who followed her intuition to step away from the mainstream daycare system in pursuit of holistic, family-centred approaches. With 17 years of experience working with children and families, she is certified as a Doula, Yin Yoga, and Yoga Nidra Teacher, and has mentored in alternative Bush-Kindy and Homeschooling programs. Nessie is devoted to supporting the entire family sphere by nurturing trust, connection, and a trauma-informed understanding, helping families thrive in balance and harmony.
Caitlyn Northover
Caitlyn is a Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher based in Brisbane, Australia, with a deep passion for helping others find inner stillness and self-discovery. Her approach is rooted in trauma-informed practices, nature connection, and mindfulness. With a background in Social Work, Caitlyn brings a compassionate lens to her teaching, empowering families to build resilience and embrace the healing power of mindfulness.
This course is designed for parents who feel overwhelmed by the challenges of raising children in a fast-paced world and are seeking a calmer, more connected way forward.