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The Ultimate Parent Weekend
Stop Parenting - Start Mentoring!
YMUW and The Ultimate Parent Weekend were Featured on CNN’s Award-Winning Show,
"This is Life with Lisa Ling"
YMUW and UPW (The Ultimate Parent Weekend) featured on CNN’s award-winning show, “This Is Life with Lisa Ling”
" This is Life with Lisa Ling"
Learn How to Mentor Your Son So the Lessons He Learns at The YMUW Become Permanent
During a part of the time your son is at the Ultimate Weekend, YMUW highly recommends all parents participate at the Ultimate Parent Weekend (UPW) – a transformative live, rite of passage event.
The UPW also includes an online course, available prior to the live event, to help you prepare for the UPW.
Both the UPW and the Online Course have helped parents build stronger, more caring, and cooperative relationships with their spouse and son after the Ultimate Weekend.
The Ultimate Parent Weekend
The Ultimate Parent Weekend (UPW) is an in-person rite of passage for parents which will initiate you into a new, more effective way of parenting your son. This rare, live event will show you how to masterfully mentor your son so that he can calmly, clearly and confidently handle his transition from boyhood to adulthood.
Online Parenting Course
Motivate Your Son More Effectively -
Without Nagging or Yelling
The Ultimate Parent Weekend and the Online Course are led by Dr. Mark Schillinger, YMUW Founder, and Bill Falk, YMUW Elder. Together, they’ll mentor you so that you’ll be able to skillfully guide your son in a way that will motivate him to become more cooperative inside of your home, more responsible outside of your home, more confident of himself and more relaxed with the world.
Their original method of parenting, The RIGHT Way for Family Unity, integrates practical ancestral wisdom from small tribes, and combines it with the best insight from the sciences of positive discipline, stress management, adolescent brain development, personal growth and parent-child bonding.
Important Note: Your son may be suffering from the anxiety and stress of being overly attached to his digital devices and consistently having to handle school responsibilities.
Our system of mentoring young men will provide you with a clear roadmap that will allow him to overcome these obstacles. By using this method, you’ll be able to confidently lead your son in the right direction.
Is It Mandatory That Parents Participate?
It’s been our experience that when parents and their sons are using the same technology that encourages shared values like respect, cooperation and resilience, they have a much higher probability that they’ll achieve the true family unity they desire.
That said, it is not a requirement that you attend this workshop in order for your son to participate in the YMUW. We have an open-door policy, so if parents change their mind when they drop off their sons at the YMUW, they can still attend!
Good To Know: Lisa Ling also praised the events Dr. Mark leads for parents as well as her support for the YMUW
UPW DETAILS
WHEN:
Thursday June 19th, 2025 | 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Sunday June 22nd, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE:
EcoCamp Berryessa (YMUW Site)
7850 Berryessa Knoxville Road
Napa, CA 94558
COST:
✔️ $295 per family - (includes 2 parents or guardians)
✔️ Includes 8 Week Online Parenting Course ($497 value)
✔️ Zoom Masterclass - How To Relax Your Mind Quickly ($39 Value)
✔️ Parenting Challenging Children - Audio Series ($39 Value)
✔️ Adapting to Family Adversity - Video Training ($39 Value)
✔️ One-hour, follow-up live group coaching call with parents and Dr. Mark ($275 Value)
✔️ Connect with Dr. Mark - schedule a private, no charge, 20-minute
1-on-1 call to discuss your concerns and your son’s needs, if any.
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Read what parents have to say about the
Ultimate Parent Weekend...
I am still on a high from the parenting weekend. Miguel has come home so different from the YMUW, and I’ve been practicing the the techniques already. It’s been amazing. Transformative. Thank you for bringing this to our family."
Andrea Brown
I left Dr. Mark’s Rite of Passage workshop with a plan of action. I’m far more confident in my abilities as a parent to raise a young man."
Bret Smith
Before we met Mark, the three of us were fighting all of the time. Our home life was awful. Mark’s methods are like having a training manual on how to raise a teenage son. With the aid of direct training with Mark, we’ve experienced a complete turn-around. Now we spend our time together in laughter, discussion and creative pursuits."
Regean Salais
Through heartfelt, truthful sharing, and with the skill of Mark, the rite of passage workshop took us on both a personal and communal journey. The results were profound insights and learned practical strategies for parenting from a place of love and authority with our children.”
Dan Pomeroy
The parenting workshop taught us parenting skills that need to be used in today’s current world in which our sons are growing up in. It takes a community to raise a teen and Mark will guide you how to make it happen for you."
Marcella Hauser
I really appreciated the emphasis on the importance of the parents having a “Way” in their life so that their children can develop their own way. This is a unique perspective… It takes a community to raise a teen and Mark will NEW - LISA LING UPWguide you on how to make it happen.”
Brad Brown
The Ultimate Parent Weekend Also Includes: 8 Week Online Course for Parents ($497 value)
"How To Raise A Happy, Responsible, And Resilient Teenage Son Without Nagging, Yelling Or Punishing Him"
8 video sessions (watch at your convenience) Learn the exact technology your son is being taught by the YMUW mentors
Here's What You'll Learn:
How to use consequences as a positive way to handle the toughest conflicts with your son
How to relax with your spouse and your son in all situations in 15 seconds
Dr. Mark's 7-step method of communication that fosters a deep connection with everyone in the home
How to institute a rite of passage in your home so that your son knows that it’s time for him to transition from boyhood to young adulthood
How to help your son discover how his unique brain works so that he knows how to apply his strengths and develop his weaknesses in his personal life, in his relationship with others, and in his efforts at school or at work
How to use your influence and authority in a way that nurtures your son’s sense of responsibility and accountability, including the use of consequences as a form of positive discipline
How to prepare to launch your son into the world because he’s adept at thinking for himself and becoming more independent
How to respectfully communicate with calmness, clarity, conciseness and certainty - without losing authority
A biological understanding of what motivates your son to become more independent
How you and your son can celebrate your personal and family victories together
Bonuses:
Zoom Masterclass - How To Relax Your Mind Quickly ($39 Value)
Parenting Challenging Children - Audio Series ($39 Value)
Adapting to Family Adversity - Video Training ($39 Value)
One-hour, follow-up live group coaching call with parents and Dr. Mark ($275 Value)
Connect with Dr. Mark - schedule a private, no charge, 20-minute 1-on-1 call to discuss your concerns and your son’s needs, if any.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We’re going to offer you the Ultimate Parent Weekend the 8-week online course and the bonuses at a low price because we’re committed to helping you have the family of your dreams. However, in order to receive this low fee and all of the bonuses, you must show up in-person for the parent rite of passage.
My Promise to You:
After attending the UPW and implementing the tools you’ve been given, if, after 30 days, you don’t have a more cooperative relationship with your son than you did before, simply email me at Info@ChallengingTeenageSons.com, I’ll personally refund your enrollment fee.
- Mark Schillinger
Need Help? Contact Us: info@challengingteenagesons.com
Read what parents have to say about the
Online Parenting Course...
The online parenting course is worth every penny. Dr. Mark and his staff are amazing and the material is easy to understand. Wish we would have had this 10 years ago. Thank you!"
Cindy DePalmer
Dr. Mark draws on his rich and deep life experience and spiritual insight, with warmth, integrity and honesty to inspire parents to empower, encourage and enable their boys to transition and blossom into resourceful, responsible and respectful young men. I feel touched by your presence Dr Mark and you have helped me and my amazing son to release and reset our relationship - so that we can both enjoy a more co- operative, respectful and loving relationship. I wanted to have the opportunity to mark this rite of passage for my son and for myself and you have helped make that possible in a beautiful and powerful way."
Alison Brown
Dr. Mark’s teaching in the Online Parent Workshop is superb, his teaching of parenting is unique, and opened our eyes. We did not have the idea of mentoring our kids, it is amazing, especially his Rite of passage with positive disciplinary sentences together with the behaviors, associated with values and virtues. Dr. Mark's suggestions and advices are novel and inspirational."
Mita
Before attending these programs I seriously doubted my ability to parent my son. I sent my son to the Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend, and I attended the parent workshop. I learned how to stand in my power with love, guidance, consistency and firmness. My son learned how to communicate, deal with his anger and is doing better in school.”
Michelle DeBerge
Parents and their Sons at the Ultimate Parent Weekend
Dr. Mark Schillinger
Dr. Mark mentoring at the YMUW
Dr. Mark has been called "a teen whisperer" because of his ability to help teens develop their inner wisdom and discover the skills they’ll need in order to handle the challenges of the adult world. He’s a family mentor, social philosopher, public speaker, and an award-winning chiropractor who specializes in mind-body wellness.
He’s the founder of the Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend, a rite of passage adventure camp, and of Challenging Teenage Sons, which teaches parents and their sons how to create lifelong caring and cooperative relationships.
Dr. Mark’s proven method has taught parents around the world how to foster the healthy development of their son’s emotional intelligence, whether he’s an extrovert or introvert, over-empowered or under-driven, overconfident or unwilling, entitled or indifferent, or suffers from anxiety or attention disorders.
His work with young men and parents was featured on the CNN show "This is Life With Lisa Ling" in 2020. He’s been mentoring families since 2000.
Whenever Mark and his adult son, Gabe, can find time, they play sports together and collaborate to make African-reggae-hip-hop beats. Gabe attended the first Young Men’s Ultimate Weekend in 2000 and has also served as a YMUW volunteer.
People Dr. Mark Has Worked With
Warren Farrell
John Gray
John Gray
Lisa Ling
Katie Couric
Bruce Lipton
Lisa Ling
Jed Diamond
Read what people have to say about Dr. Mark's work
Mark’s work as a family mentor helps parents use their different parenting styles to create a united approach. Using his parenting method, he gives parents the structure, support, and skills to help their son be happy and productive
John Gray Phd
Author
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
The rite of passage events led by Mark are one of the most powerful solutions to the challenges I outlined in The Boy Crisis. Not only does Mark help young men develop the responsibility and resilience needed for adulthood, he also mentors’ parents to overcome the problems of raising teens in this digital era by skillfully using their authority and influence to support their sons’ growth.
Dr. Warren Farrell
Author
The Boy Crisis
Mark is an insightful and compassionate mentor who helps fathers harness their masculine wisdom to strengthen relationships at home. He has a unique gift for guiding fathers to balance tough love with tender love, becoming role models for their sons on what it means to be a good man
Jed Diamond Phd
Author
12 Rules for Good Men
As a therapist, I'm very impressed with Dr. Mark’s method, and I've adopted it into my work with families and young men. This method has profoundly influenced my work.
Richard Platt
Family Therapist
Before we met Mark, the three of us were fighting all of the time. Our home life was awful. His ability to work with our son was nothing short of a miracle. He skillfully administered wisdom and direction to us all. Now we spend our time together in laughter, discussion and creative pursuits.
Mark’s methods are like having a training manual on how to raise a teenage son with 24/7support. With the aid of direct training with Mark, we’ve experienced a complete turn-around.
Nicky & Andrew Lucero
Parents
Mark offered my husband and I a unique set of practical tools to use daily, which improved our communication with each other and with our son. In addition, he built the foundation of these tools on a spiritual base that made genuine love and caring the glue to keep us moving forward with hope and resilience.
Marcia Meyers
Parent
You’ve given us so much. You are a uniquely talented artist with uncommonly powerful instincts about transformation. You’ve given our family great tools and a renewed sense of hope, love and possibility.
Thank you.
Peter Meyers
Parent
As a therapist working with families over 20 years, I received many gems from working with Mark. And as a parent, I felt held and guided about what's most important in relationship with my sons. Thanks Mark!
Barbara Murphy
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Mark has been a godsend helping my son and my family. Through Dr. Mark’s help, my son has totally turned himself around. My wife and I have become better parents, we learned how to keep him on track and my son is more productive.
Dave Bohegian
Parent
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If you have questions or concerns about this workshop, please email us at info@ChallengingTeenageSons.com
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