Clear, Research-Based Parenting Education

Pathformers is an educational platform offering short, research-informed video courses that help parents understand childhood development, emotions, and behavior. The content is designed to give families clear explanations—not treatment—and to support informed decision-making at home and at school.

Dr. Maya Bristow Klein is a psychologist and psychoanalyst with extensive experience in child development, emotional growth, and parent–child dynamics. She created Pathformers to give parents access to clear, trustworthy developmental information outside of a clinical setting.

Pathformers courses focus on understanding—not diagnosing or treating. Each course offers clear, developmentally grounded explanations that help parents make sense of their child’s emotional world and behavior. The content is calm, thoughtful, and accessible, without the clinical language or quick fixes often found online.

Each course includes short video lessons, clear explanations of key concepts, and examples that help you understand common developmental and emotional patterns. The goal is to give you insight—not action plans or clinical guidance—so that you feel more grounded in your child’s growth.

Pathformers courses offer video-based insights from Dr. Klein, providing actionable mental health advice. Each course includes practical steps parents can immediately apply. The information is clear, accessible, and designed to give parents the confidence to manage their child’s mental health challenges.

You can browse the available courses on our website and enroll directly from the course page. Once enrolled, you’ll have access to all lessons and accompanying materials at your own pace.

Yes. While the courses are designed for parents, many educators, childcare providers, and community professionals find the content helpful for understanding childhood development and emotional patterns in a clear, accessible way.

Yes, we offer group course offerings for schools and organizations. These memberships are specifically designed to accommodate the needs of larger groups, granting members access to one or more courses. To learn more about our group rates and to discuss how we can tailor these to fit your institution’s needs, please reach out to us at in**@*********rs.com.

Yes. Organizations can offer Pathformers as an educational resource for employees who are raising children or working with families. We can help you set up group access so your team can learn from the courses together or individually. For more information, please reach out to us at in**@*********rs.com to discuss your organization’s needs.

Yes. Pathformers welcomes collaborations with educators, clinicians, researchers, and community leaders interested in advancing developmental education. Reach out to discuss partnership opportunities at in**@*********rs.com.

Pathformers is an educational platform and does not offer therapy or clinical services. Dr. Klein’s psychotherapy practice is separate from Pathformers and has limited availability. If you would like to learn more about her clinical work, please visit her professional website at drmayaklein.com.