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Upcoming Events & Circles

Join Rachel and a community of moms for live workshops, coaching sessions, and support circles, in person and online.

Free Monthy Event Boy Mom Support Circle

Need support with your son and want guidance from an expert who gets boy behavior? Join this monthly drop-in conversation for moms of boys where you can bring challenges, ask questions, and get coaching from parent coach Rachel Sklar while connecting with other parents navigating similar experiences. There’s no set agenda. Come for practical ideas, support, and real-time coaching you can use right away. It’s also a great way to experience Rachel’s coaching style and learn more about The Boy Mom Method™ before deciding on your next step.

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Paid Weekly EventThe Boy Mom Academy

Join Rachel’s flagship membership program where moms of boys learn The Boy Mom Method™, get personalized coaching, and build the tools to handle parenting challenges with more confidence and less stress. Members get weekly coaching, practical strategies, real-time support, connection with other moms raising boys through every stage, plus recordings and summaries from most past and current events. Whether you’re dealing with big emotions, power struggles, screen battles, or teen challenges, you’ll find support, coaching, and community to help you move forward.

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Join the WaitlistParent Coach Training Lab and Case Consultation Group

This 4-part series is for professionals who work with parents or children and want a clearer framework for supporting challenging behaviors and strengthening parent relationships. Rachel teaches her coaching approach through real cases, practical tools, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants also get access to a monthly case consultation group, membership inside The Boy Mom Academy, and parent coach training aligned with The Boy Mom Method™. Join the waitlist to hear when the next cohort opens.

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August 2026How to Do a Back-to-School Family Reset

Start the school year strong with your son. Learn how to guide your family through a structured back-to-school reset so everyone is on the same page and daily routines feel more manageable. We’ll tackle common challenges around chores, homework, screen time, morning flow, and bedtimes while creating systems your family can actually stick with. You’ll walk away with a practical plan to reduce power struggles, create more consistency, and start the school year feeling calmer and more prepared.

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April 2026 Book Discussion: "Talk to Your Boys" by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper

Join us as we discuss Talk to Your Boys by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper and explore what boys need from the adults guiding them through the tween and teen years. We’ll unpack themes from 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men and discuss practical ways to strengthen communication, connection, and trust with your son. Relevant articles and podcasts are provided if you don’t have time to read the book. Recording and summary available inside The Boy Mom Academy.

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March 2026 Moms with Sons: 3 Steps to Having Inclusive, Engaging, and Effective Conversations with Boys

Talking with boys about emotions, mental health, friendships, and hard topics can feel awkward, one-sided, or impossible. Join parent coach Rachel Sklar and Ryan Parke, author of How to Help Him, as they explore practical ways to create more engaging and effective conversations with boys. Using science, stories, and simple tools, you’ll learn how to ask better questions, reduce shutdowns, and build more connection without forcing conversations. Rachel loves hosting conversations like this one. Join her newsletter below for future events.

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December 2025 Book Discussion: "Boy Mom" by Ruth Whippman

Join us as we discuss BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth Whippman and explore what it means to raise boys in today’s world. Expect thoughtful conversation, practical takeaways, and connection with other parents navigating questions about masculinity, culture, and raising sons. Relevant articles and podcasts are provided if you don’t have time to read the book. Recording and summary available inside The Boy Mom Academy.

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November 2025 Should I Get My Son Assessed? Now, Later, or Never

Wondering whether your son needs an evaluation? In this workshop, we’ll unpack different types of assessments, what they cost, and how to decide whether now, later, or never makes sense for your family. Bring your questions about teacher feedback, confusing behaviors, ADHD concerns, learning differences, and everything in between. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your options and more confidence about what steps, if any, make sense next. Recording and summary available inside The Boy Mom Academy.

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