Meltdowns
Recognise a meltdown and practise a calm five-step response, with words to use instead of distractions or screens.
1 video · 1 printable
FOR HONG KONG FAMILIES
Raising Them Together
Online training for domestic helpers caring for your children. A special series for neurodiverse children included.
You know your child. You have read the books. You have the scripts. This series is designed to empower your helper with the resources to support your child in the same way you would, when you are at work. A four-week online course for domestic helpers and live-in nannies.
HKD 2,000 · One-time payment · Ongoing access
Small moments. Meaningful support.
Learning together
You purchase.
Your helper learns.
Give the person caring for your child a shared starting point to understand your unique child, reflect on what meltdowns really mean, understand the importance of positive discipline without shame, threats, and screens, and with warmth, empower them to lead with confidence, raising secure, independent kids, and finally, understand the practical implications of food, brain health, mood, and behaviour.
One single purchase. One shared account. Your helper learns the scripts you already know. You have access (if you need a refresher). One consistent, evidence-backed approach. To support your unique family. Thrive. Flourish.
A first step towards understanding.
A little introduction to Our Flourishing Families.
A little each week
What your helper will learn.
Calm responses, warm boundaries and growing independence.
Five short videos, with practical guides to print and use at home.
Roots: setting limits
Set clear limits without losing warmth. Practise saying what children can do and holding a boundary with connection.
1 video · 1 printable
Wings: growing confidence
Two short videos on words that build confidence, real choices, everyday jobs and making room for independence.
2 videos · 1 printable
Food, mood and meals
Explore food, meal timing and daily rhythms in relation to mood and behaviour, with practical ideas for everyday meals.
1 video · 1 printable
Five videos across four weeks, with four weekly printable guides. Includes the bonus guide Calm, Connected and Capable: five everyday supports for neurodivergent children. Revisit each lesson once its week opens.
Our Flourishing Families
Meet Lisel Varley.
Lisel is a long term Hong Kong resident, a finance professional turned family therapist. She holds a strong belief that families are the foundation of thriving communities, and that caregivers are the emotional anchors holding both together. That can feel especially true in Hong Kong, where building a family far from home, without the "village" you may have grown up with, asks so much of you. This course brings the focus to the domestic helper or nanny caring for your child each day as you build your life, village, and weave together the tapestry of your unique family away from your home.
The aim is practical, compassionate learning that helps your household build understanding together.
Made for everyday life
A course to return to.
Skills to put into practice.
Bite-sized video content weekly, easy scripts you can print, practical learning your helper can revisit alongside your family everyday- in the ordinary moments of the days.
- Four weekly core lessons and supplementary learning
- Downloadable guides to support learning at home
- Knowledge checks and a completion certificate
- English audio with English, Tagalog and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles
Growing together
Families on working with Lisel.
Parent community workshops
Vickie valued the way Lisel connected sleep, nutrition, movement and play with preschoolers’ wellbeing and behaviour. She described the science-based workshops as engaging and thought-provoking, and welcomed an ongoing relationship.
Workshops for members and clients
Elaine appreciated Lisel’s ability to turn scientific knowledge into practical strategies. Her warm approach encouraged participation, and members and clients found the sessions useful. Elaine recommends her workshops.
Parent consultation and helper support
Amanda sought help when her child’s behaviour disrupted family life. Lisel listened with empathy and offered practical actions, notes and scripts for Amanda and her helper. They soon noticed changes in their interactions, and Amanda recommends her support.
A few things to know
Your questions,
answered.
Who is the course for, and who buys it?+
The course is for domestic helpers and live-in nannies caring for neurodivergent children in Hong Kong. Parents purchase access for their household and may study themselves or authorise their helper to use the account.
Is it suitable for a helper caring for a child with ADHD?+
The course focuses on everyday care and individual support needs. It is educational, rather than an assessment or an individual treatment plan. The final syllabus and guidance on suitability for ADHD and other specific needs will be confirmed before launch.
When can my helper start?+
Week 1 opens once payment is confirmed. Weeks 2, 3 and 4 open after 7, 14 and 21 days. Your helper can revisit available lessons at their own pace; there are no fixed cohort dates.
How much time should my helper allow?+
The programme is planned around one short core video each week, with supplementary lessons, downloadable guides and knowledge checks. Allow additional time to reflect and put the learning into practice.
Which languages are available?+
The course interface and audio are in English. All four lessons have English, Tagalog and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles.
Can we revisit or download the lessons?+
There is no scheduled expiry or subscription. Available videos can be streamed again, and supporting documents can be downloaded. The course does not offer video downloads.
What does the completion certificate represent?+
A completion certificate is included as a record of course completion, rather than an accredited professional qualification. Final completion requirements and certificate recipient details will be confirmed before launch.
Is there support alongside the lessons?+
Each week includes a printable guide to use alongside the videos. For account or access questions, see Policies & support.
What are the refund conditions?+
If, after completing the first week, you feel the course isn’t right for you, we’ll refund your payment.