Support Your Child’s Personality Development

Tools to Nurture Emotional Growth, Self-Identity, and Resilience

Personality development can feel complex and overwhelming—but understanding it doesn’t have to be. In this course, licensed psychologist Dr. Maya Bristow Klein offers practical tools and clear guidance to help you navigate how personality traits form, how to recognize early signs of concern, and how to nurture emotional resilience in your child.

Parenting Through the Lens of Personality Development

You may have spent hours trying to understand your child’s behavior or experimenting with parenting strategies, and still feel:

  • Uncertain about complex emotional patterns
  • Unsure how to recognize the early signs of concerning traits
  • Overwhelmed by societal and cultural pressures
  • In need of clear, actionable strategies to support emotional development

At Pathformers, we’ve worked with countless families navigating these very challenges. That’s why we created the Personality Development course series. Guided by Dr. Maya Bristow Klein, this series offers evidence-based insights and tools to help your child build emotional resilience and a strong sense of self.

Helping You Guide Your Child’s Growth - One Insight at a Time

We’ve broken down the complexities of personality development into a clear, practical roadmap so you can feel empowered—not overwhelmed—as you support your child’s growth.

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What You’ll Gain From This Course

Understanding Narcissism

Learn the roots of narcissism and how to distinguish normal developmental stages from traits that may need closer attention.

Recognizing Early Signs

Identify behaviors that shape your child’s relationships and self-image, and learn how to respond effectively.

Supporting Empathy and Independence

Create a healthy, balanced environment where your child can thrive emotionally and socially.

Navigating Cultural Pressures

Understand the role of social media, consumer culture, and parenting expectations in shaping your child’s identity.

Fostering Emotional Growth

Learn how to support your child as they navigate shame, envy, and identity-related challenges.

Understanding Personality Disorders

Explore traits associated with Cluster B disorders (including narcissistic, borderline, and antisocial personality patterns) and learn supportive strategies to intervene early and effectively.

Parents Like You Trust Pathformers

When searching for information about children’s emotions and behavior, we often felt overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Pathformers offered explanations that made sense of what we were seeing at home, and it immediately helped us feel more grounded. The way the concepts are broken down feels calm, clear, and reassuring — like someone is finally helping us understand the bigger picture rather than leaving us to guess. The process for getting started is simple, and the lessons helped us approach our child’s challenges with more confidence and less fear. For any parent trying to better understand what might be shaping their child’s emotional world, Pathformers is an invaluable resource.

Kristyn and Laron J.

Kristyn and Laron J.

I explored Pathformers on both my phone and my computer, and the desktop experience really stood out. The design is beautiful, and the diverse family photos and videos capture the richness of everyday family life. The topics are genuinely useful, and navigating the site is seamless — I especially appreciated the filters that stay in place as you browse. Dr. Klein explains complicated ideas in a way that feels clear and relatable, which I think will resonate with a wide audience, not just parents. I’m excited to share it with my colleagues — we’re always looking for meaningful ‘lunch and learn’ content, and I can see Pathformers being a great fit.

Jamie and Kevin T.

Jamie and Kevin T.

I’m so grateful for the Pathformers initiative. When talking with friends who have children, we’re constantly asking ourselves what behaviors are typical, what might need attention, and how to make sense of the day-to-day challenges kids face. What has always struck me is how little developmental or emotional information parents often receive from pediatric visits. Pathformers gives us a reliable place to turn for clear, research-based explanations that help us understand what we’re seeing in our children. It’s been incredibly reassuring to finally have information we can trust.

Patricia and Aldo B.

Patricia and Aldo B.

Pathformers is an exceptionally well-designed platform with an intuitive, seamless user experience. As someone who works closely with parents, I deeply appreciate how thoughtfully the material is organized and how accessible the content is. Beyond its polished look, the platform offers clear, research-informed explanations that help parents make sense of their children’s development and behavior. Dr. Klein presents complex ideas in a way that feels grounded, relatable, and respectful of parents’ real concerns. For families looking for trustworthy information about child development, Pathformers provides an invaluable place to learn and reflect. I’m excited to see how this resource continues to grow and support parents in meaningful ways!

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Inside the Course

Dr. Maya Bristow Klein leads each module, turning complex psychological concepts into accessible insights with real-world parenting tools. Every video is paired with reflection worksheets to help you apply what you’ve learned.

Course Modules

Understanding Antisocial Personality Disorder in Youth
Module 1:

Understanding Antisocial Personality Disorder in Youth

This video takes a closer look at what’s behind extreme behaviors in children and teens and how understanding the signs of Antisocial Personality Disorder can make a difference.

Diagnosing and Addressing Antisocial Behavior in Children
Module 2:

Diagnosing and Addressing Antisocial Behavior in Children

Learn the key differences between conduct disorders and ASPD and how to address the emotional causes of antisocial behavior.

Identifying Risks in Antisocial Personality Disorder
Module 3:

Identifying Risks in Antisocial Personality Disorder

Understand antisocial personality disorder in children, assess risks, and learn strategies to support empathy, self-care, and emotional growth.

Distinguishing Antisocial Personality Disorder from Conduct Disorder in Children
Module 4:

Distinguishing Antisocial Personality Disorder from Conduct Disorder in Children

Learn the key differences between conduct disorders and ASPD and how to address the emotional causes of antisocial behavior.

Exploring Antisocial Traits, Extroversion and Inflexibility
Module 5:

Exploring Antisocial Traits, Extroversion and Inflexibility

Understand how deprivation shapes behavior and learn strategies to address manipulation and self-reliance.

Understanding Impulsivity and Empathy Deficits in Antisocial Personalities
Module 6:

Understanding Impulsivity and Empathy Deficits in Antisocial Personalities

Gain insights into how impulsivity and empathy interact in children with ASPD and discover strategies to support their growth.

Emotional Numbness in Antisocial Personality Disorder
Module 7:

Emotional Numbness in Antisocial Personality Disorder

Explore the roots of emotional numbness in Antisocial individuals and gain strategies to support your child’s emotional growth.

How Antisocial Patterns Are Reinforced in School Environments
Module 8:

How Antisocial Patterns Are Reinforced in School Environments

Discover how school dynamics can reinforce antisocial behaviors and learn ways to advocate for your child’s needs.

Navigating Peer Dynamics in Children with Antisocial Behaviors
Module 9:

Navigating Peer Dynamics in Children with Antisocial Behaviors

Explore how antisocial tendencies shape peer relationships and gain strategies to support positive connections.

Breaking the Cycle Understanding Coercive Patterns in Antisocial Children
Module 10:

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Coercive Patterns in Antisocial Children

Learn how early experiences shape aggression and manipulation, and find ways to foster healthier patterns.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder in Children
Module 11:

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder in Children

Explore the signs of BPD in children and learn compassionate strategies to support emotional growth and healthier relationships.

Self-Identity in Children with Borderline Personality Disorder
Module 12:

Self-Identity in Children with Borderline Personality Disorder

Understand how fluctuating emotions affect self-identity and gain strategies to strengthen your child’s sense of self.

Understanding Mood States in Children with Borderline Personality Disorder
Module 13:

Understanding Mood States in Children with Borderline Personality Disorder

Discover how intense emotions and loneliness affect daily life and learn how to foster emotional resilience.

The Role of Relationships in Children with BPD
Module 14:

The Role of Relationships in Children with BPD

Discover how BPD affects your child’s relationships and emotions, and learn ways to support their unique relational and identity challenges.

Navigating Attachment Patterns in Borderline Children and Teens
Module 15:

Navigating Attachment Patterns in Borderline Children and Teens

Learn how attachment patterns shape behavior and discover tools to help your child build stronger relationships.

Understanding the Foundations of Narcissism
Module 16:

Understanding the Foundations of Narcissism

Explore the historical and psychological roots of narcissism and learn how to distinguish normal developmental phases from concerning traits.

From Self-Focus to Connection Understanding Narcissism in Child Development
Module 17:

From Self-Focus to Connection: Understanding Narcissism in Child Development

Learn how early narcissism influences your child's development and their ability to form meaningful relationships.

Module 18:

Laying the Groundwork for Empathy and Healthy Independence

Empathy begins with healthy independence and a loving, balanced environment—this video offers practical steps to help you create both.

Module 19:

Recognizing Early Narcissistic Traits in Children

Recognize the early signs of narcissistic traits in children and gain insights to support their emotional development and relationships.

Module 20:

Parenting Through the Lens of Narcissism and Cultural Pressures

Understand how unresolved experiences and societal influences shape parenting and your child’s emotional development.

Module 21:

Assisting Children with Narcissistic Traits

Learn how envy, shame, and other emotions shape behavior and develop strategies to guide your child toward resilience.

Module 22:

Navigating Envy, Shame, and Narcissistic Traits

Discover strategies to help your child navigate envy and shame, enhancing emotional resilience and healthy relationships.

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Empowering Parents, Strengthening Families

With expert guidance and actionable strategies, this course equips you to better understand your child’s emotional world, strengthen your family’s connections, and foster healthy development—no matter what challenges you’re facing.

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how personality traits form and how to support your child’s emotional and social development.

This course is for parents who want practical tools to understand and guide their child’s personality development—whether you’re concerned about traits you’ve noticed or want to proactively support emotional growth.

You’ll learn to set boundaries with empathy, respond to troubling behaviors with insight, and know when—and how—to seek additional help.

This course covers how to identify persistent patterns of emotional instability, social difficulties, and behavioral concerns that may signal a deeper issue.

Yes—early patterns often shape how a child forms relationships and copes emotionally. This course helps you understand those patterns and intervene constructively.

We’ll guide you in recognizing red flags and knowing when to involve a trained mental health provider—along with how to work effectively with professionals.