Catalog of Workshops

"The goal of the "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen" workshop is to give you practical, effective methods of communication that will make your relationship with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.

You'll learn how to:

-Discipline without hurting or alienating.

-Cope with your child's negative feelings

-Engage your child's willing cooperation

-Help your child develop a realistic and positive self-image

-Foster an atmosphere of love and respect

-Resolve conflicts peacefully"

(Taken from the guide)

Think this won't work for your child? Or you've read the book before and weren't exactly sure how it looks in real life? The benefit of having a professional parenting coach guide you through this workshop is that you can get those questions answered!

**This is a multiple-section workshop with a DVD component and workbook. Please message directly for rate and scheduling.**

This workshop is Emotional Intelligence 101 and is the prerequisite for Cut the Crap Parenting private clients.

 In this session, you'll learn the basics of "Acknowledging Feelings," the first concept of the popular "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" book that is the basis of Cut the Crap Parenting philosophy. Remember that "all feelings can be accepted, and certain actions must be limited."  I'll show you how to do both and rebuild the trust and connection that's likely missing in your family.

When you learn these words and skills, you'll be well-equipped to handle any parenting challenge that comes your way.

(Bonus Alert! These words and skills work on humans of all ages!)

With this modified workshop, you won't need to do any lengthy reading or buy any workbooks (though they're available if you'd like.)

You'll walk away with words to use as soon as you need 'em, and you'll even get the words to teach your children to say (and the tone to use) if you need that.  ;)

There's a lot of talk lately about boundaries within adult relationships,

but it's really important to have

healthy boundaries with children, too.

If you find yourself feeling frustrated or like your kids are "walking all over you,"

or you're afraid that's what peaceful parenting might lead to, you'll definitely want to book this workshop where we'll discuss how to respectfully set

(and enforce!) clear boundaries.

We'll use skills from the book "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" that families have turned to 

for over 40 years.

I'll save you some time reading and give you age- and developmentally-appropriate skills to make a difference the minute you walk out the door.

Perhaps most importantly, I'll help you figure out what to do when the techniques *don't work.*

 Not just for siblings!  Use the skills you'll learn based on the book "Siblings Without Rivalry" with kids who spend lots of time together:  classmates, friends, cousins, even casual acquaintances and perfect strangers at the playground.

These tactics are that versatile!

You'll be amazed by how comfortable you'll feel listening to children handle conflict, and the reward of the resolution (that didn't need you!) is well worth the wait!

From Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish of the famed "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk," you'll get "the practical tools (needed) to cope with conflict, encourage cooperation, reduce competition, and make it possible for children to experience the joys of their special relationship. With humor and understanding...(the authors) explain how and when to intervene in fights, provide suggestions on how to help children channel their hostility into creative outlets, and demonstrate how to treat children unequally and still be fair." (Google Books)

You already know that science has proven the harmful effects of physical punishment, and you're working so hard to be a "peaceful parent."  But what happens when kids break the rules anyway?  What happens when natural consequences aren't a logical choice?

This is an area where many on the path of gentle parenting feel completely lost, especially when they're rearing children in a different manner than they, themselves, were reared.

"Alternatives to punishment" is the third concept of the well-loved book "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk."

You'll leave the workshop with 6 easy-to-implement alternatives formatted for quick study and easy reference when you need it.  If you were reared in an authoritarian household, this session will be particularly helpful to your parenting journey.

"Engaging Cooperation" is the second concept of the popular book "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" that is the basis of

Cut the Crap Parenting philosophy.

"One of the built-in frustrations of parenthood is the daily struggle to get our children to behave in ways that are acceptable to us and to society....(and) the children couldn't care less."

Come learn 5 new skills for engaging cooperation.  Are you exhausted by your own threats, warnings, and lectures?  "These five skills...create a climate of respect in which the spirit of cooperation can begin to grow."

"How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" was written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish over 40 years ago and has been successfully used by parents ever since.  With this modified workshop, you won't need to do any lengthy reading or buy any workbooks (though they're available if you'd like.)

You're saying "this" and not "that."  You're respectful, calm and informative, but you're still having trouble

communicating with your child.

Feel like you're becoming a "Hover Mother" or a "Helicopter Parent" and don't like it?

What if I told you the answer could be to just stop talking so much?

Come find out why talking to your child so much could actually be bad for him or her!  Find out when you really need to say something, and if there are other ways to communicate what you want to say.

You're learning to talk so kids will listen, but you've gotta listen so kids can talk, and they don't always use words,

you know.

Need a little magic for managing those meltdowns?

Wish they happened a little less frequently?

In this workshop, you'll see how easy it is to increase your child's emotional intelligence with words and sign language, no matter their age!

We'll use skills from the book "How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk" which have proved effective for over 40 years.

 Do you feel like you'll be changing diapers forever?

You've read all the books and gotten all the advice but don't feel good about any of the methods you've come across?
Maybe you're just beginning to think about the whole thing and feel overwhelmed, or you *think* your little one is too little yet to even think about it.

Whatever the case, get a fresh approach to toilet-teaching in a way that's respectful for the child and manageable for parents and caregivers.

 "If you keep __(insert whatever here)__ for her, she'll never learn to do it herself!"

Where's the line?  Do you help a child who can do it herself?  Or do you watch her struggle while crying for help?  Will she *really* ever be independent?

This is a guided exploration of the fourth tenet of "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" to help understand why it's important for children to struggle, how to be more comfortable with it, and what to say if you do have to step in.

When you can grasp this concept, the rewards for you and your child(ren) will almost bring you to (happy!) tears.  Get used to seeing pride on your child's face!

"How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" was written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish over 40 years ago and has been successfully used by parents ever since.
 

With this modified workshop, you won't need to do any lengthy reading or buy any workbooks (though they're available if you'd like.)
 

You'll also get a quick reminder sheet of 6 helpful tips to encourage autonomy.  Re-write your subconscious from a childhood parented differently than you're doing.

Feeling a little exhausted by the constant, "Mom! Watch me!"?

Cautions about how to praise a child?!  Really?  Yep.

Find out why compliments like "Good job!" and "You're awesome!" could just be feeding the "every child gets a trophy" syndrome we're hearing about.  And, those phrases might actually backfire.  Yikes!

This can be a tough one because it feels so good the way you might be doing it and it seems so innocent, but there are 3 alternatives that are likely to be healthier for your child long-term.  

This is the fifth tenet of Faber and Mazlish's parenting bible.  "How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk" was written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish over 40 years ago and has been successfully used by parents ever since.

With this modified workshop, you won't need to do any lengthy reading or buy any workbooks (though they're available if you'd like.)

And, of course, you'll go home with a handy-dandy reference to keep these tips fresh in your mind.  Re-write your subconscious from a childhood parented differently than you're doing. 

Not just for homeschoolers, this private workshop is great for anyone who wants to provide open-ended materials that children can manage with minimal help.  And, it won't be an eyesore in your Instagram-worthy oasis!

Let me show you what you need for a well-rounded learning space in your home.  Think you don't have enough space?  Don't have a separate room?  No worries!  I'll show you how to do it in a 4' by 2' area.  Think you can't afford it?  Trust me.  I'll show you how.

You'll learn a minimalist approach that will actually inspire creativity, minimize boredom, and be manageable for any child.  (I'll give you the words to help them learn, too!)  Keep it simple, or add-on as you wish.

I'll tailor this workshop to you.  Use materials you already own and leave you with a shopping list?  Or should I arrive with time-tested favorites, a turn-key approach so your child (and you?!) can get to creating right away?  (Cost of materials additional, of course.)

Learn to create a space and teach your child to maintain it.