Love First. Belong Always.

Love First. Belong Always.

243 Collective equips teachers, parents, and leaders with practical tools to build belonging, regulation, and responsibility in the lives of youth.

243 Collective equips teachers, parents, and leaders with practical tools to build belonging, regulation, and responsibility in the lives of youth.

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Grounded in real-world practice, not theory.

Grounded in real-world practice, not theory.


A simple framework for real life.

Most adults want to help kids grow. The problem is that stress, behavior, and burnout make it hard to know what to do in the moment. The 243 Method is a practical way to respond with clarity, not control.

2: Connection Before Correction
Kids change best when they feel safe with you. Connection is not permissiveness. It is the foundation that makes correction possible.

4: Regulate Before You Educate
A dysregulated nervous system cannot learn, reason, or reflect. Adults set the emotional tone, and regulation comes before instruction.

3: Responsibility Through Relationship
Accountability grows from belonging. When youth feel seen and respected, they can face consequences without shame and repair what was broken.

Built for teachers, parents, and leaders.

Teachers
Tools for behavior, classroom culture, burnout, and relationship-based management.

Parents
Support for power struggles, discipline without shame, and staying connected through hard seasons.

Leaders
A practical framework for building healthy cultures where people grow instead of shut down.

Practical tools, not more noise.

Courses
Clear training built for real moments, with scripts, tools, and resources you can use immediately.

243 Circle Membership
Monthly trainings and tool packs that keep you steady and supported without overwhelming you.

Podcast
Weekly stories and insights on love-first leadership in schools, homes, and communities.

Books
Long-form guidance that helps you build a culture of belonging, one relationship at a time.

Start with the flagship course.

The 243 Method: A Practical Guide for Real Life
This course teaches the full 243 Method in a clear, step-by-step way. It is designed for adults who want practical tools for real life, not theory that sounds good but falls apart under stress.

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Ongoing support, one month at a time.

243 Circle is a content-first membership for adults who want steady training and practical tools without pressure, guilt, or busywork.

What you get each month:

One practical monthly training
One downloadable tool pack
One optional live Q&A call (replay included)
Full access to the growing resource library
Member discounts and early access

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What people are saying.

What people are saying.

Real results from real adults.

Real results from real adults.

“This gave me language for hard moments. I’m calmer, and my students are calmer too.”

Kara

Teacher

“I’ve done a lot of trainings. This one actually felt usable the next day.”

Paul

Parent

“The biggest shift wasn’t the tools. It was how I started seeing people again.”

Jan

Leader

Start with the free guide.

Start with the free guide.

If you’re new here, begin with the 243 Starter Guide. It’s a simple, practical introduction to the method, with tools you can use immediately.

If you’re new here, begin with the 243 Starter Guide. It’s a simple, practical introduction to the method, with tools you can use immediately.

If you’re new here, begin with the 243 Starter Guide. It’s a simple, practical introduction to the method, with tools you can use immediately.

Get the Free 243 Starter Guide

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