Joyful, Practical Learning—On Your Schedule

Caring for young children is meaningful, demanding, and deeply human work. You deserve professional development that supports you, energizes you, and truly works in real early childhood settings.

Our self-paced online courses bring you evidence-based strategies, relatable stories, and real-world tools—delivered in short, engaging segments you can take anytime, anywhere.

Why providers love our self-paced courses

Convenient - Take the course whenever it works for you. Complete it all at once or move through at your own pace.

Simple and fun format –  Watch short video segments, explore helpful resources, and share your reflections as you go.

Meaningful and useful tools – Gain practical strategies and actionable takeaways you can apply immediately in your own environment.

Warm, engaging and never boring –With Raelene's energetic teaching style, relatable examples and real-life stories, you'll stay engaged, encouraged, and even entertained as you learn.

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Your most joyful, confident days with children are ahead. Choose your course. Learn at your pace. See real change.

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What people are saying

Perfect! Engaging and informative.

Erin S., Parent and Childcare Provider

“Perfect! Engaging and informative. The presenter is full of life, love and passion and makes what could be just another mundane training exciting and enjoyable while still being informative. I absolutely LOVE her energy! This is the second training I have done with Raelene, but definitely not the last!!!!”

Got so much out of it!

Dorothy D., Childcare Provider, Parent

“I appreciated the content and thought it was one of the best trainings I have done! I liked that there was a handout that I could print off and make notes and follow along. I got so much out of it! Great job on this training Raelene!”

It was fun, laid back and easy to navigate.

Elianna M., Childcare Provider

“I appreciated that I could do this at my own pace. Being able to split it up over the course of a few days in small periods of time was the absolute best thing! This is by far my favorite training so far! I think it was all amazing. It was fun, laid back and easy to navigate. Thank you so much and I appreciate your trainings!”

Concrete examples

Elizabeth G., Director

"I liked the concrete examples of how Raelene has put the tips into action. I loved it - Wonderful and full of useful knowledge."

Very fun and stress free.

Shannon K., Director, Parent Educator and Parent

"This was a very fun and stress-free way to take a training. Raelene is always fun to listen to and has great information to share. A great way to work through continuing ed hours! It was easy to do and I could stop at any point and come back when I had more time. Great video clips and thoughtful questions."

I LOVED it!

Renee O., Childcare Director

"I like how upbeat and happy Thrive Together trainings are. Raelene is personable, down-to-earth and one of 'us' so she gets it. This was my first on-demand with her and I LOVED it. Easy to navigate and also engaging. I found myself constantly paying attention!"

Authentically real!

Kayla O., Childcare Director

“It was REAL. It was authentically real. I laughed, cried, had aha moments, and instantly told my assistant that we will have ALL staff complete this on an in-service day! Exactly the style of training we need!”

Highly recommend!

Tammy D., Childcare Provider

"I thought this was one of the best trainings I have done! Would highly recommend!! Amazing, So so good!"
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Learning that uplifts you—and the children you serve.

Your Educator

Early Childhood Specialist

Raelene Ostberg

Raelene Ostberg has dedicated her life to developing and delivering transformative, fun, and inspiring educational opportunities for early childhood educators and the trainers, coaches, and leaders who support them. She presents nationally to thousands of early childhood professionals each year. Participants love Raelene’s energy, enthusiasm, and real-life stories that bring proven strategies to life. Raelene is the Founder of Thriving Together, LLC, an organization dedicated to decreasing stress, enhancing joy, and bolstering the success of early childhood professionals in their critical work. Raelene is also an Achieve Master Trainer, Trainer Mentor, Licensed Parent Educator, Vlogger, and Coach. She obtained a B.A. in Theater and M.Ed. in Family Education from the University of Minnesota.

FAQ

  • My life is CRAZY! Do I really have time to take an online course?

    Absolutely! These courses are 2-3 hours long, depending on the class. They include about 1-1.5 hour video lessons, broken into smaller, more manageable lessons (short course, huge potential impact). You can squeeze in a lesson or two when you have time. Many students watch lessons on their tablet or smart phones while on the go. (Doctor's and therapists' waiting rooms are great for this!)

  • How long is Each Course?

    Each course is designed to qualify for two-three training hours. This includes approximately 1-1.5 hours edited version of an engaging recorded live presentation by Raelene Ostberg, M.Ed. The rest of the training hours consists of watching videos illustrating the concepts, providing your short reflection and insight, and applying the information to your early care environment.

  • Are there any tech requirements for this on-demand course?

    Thinkific is continually making these classes more accessible for participants. Visit their website to learn about the latest requirements at https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030354954-System-Requirements-and-Supported-Browsers

  • How long do I have to complete a course?

    Please check page details. This will depends on which course you register and at which time. Extensions are granted, when possible.

  • Are there group rates for centers/groups of staff?

    YES! There are both discounts for both multiple course signup and groups of five or more. Simply write us a note with the course titles and the number of participants, and we will design a proposal just for you!

  • Will I receive a certificate of completion?

    YES! Simply complete all course elements and you will instantly gain your training hours certificate. If you need credit in Develop, we will enter you within one business day.

  • Is there tech support available to help if I run into challenges along the way?

    YES! We are here for you. Most students experience delightful ease with taking this simple format. However, we are here to help if any issues come up. We work to ensure all participants are able to successfully complete the course!

  • What if the course doesn't work for me?

    Your satisfaction is guaranteed! If you complete the course and are not 100% satisfied, we will provide a full refund. Or, you can even transfer to the live webinar at no extra cost. We are here for you!

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