Talks for Parents, Dublin City Centre
John Sharry, presents a series of four talks on parenting starting 22nd February 2010.
Venue: Clarion Hotel, IFSC, Dublin City
Time:Monday Evenings, 8-9.30pm (Talk and Q&A)
Cost:€20 per talk or €70 when booking all four talks together.
Read what parents have said about previous talks.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK TALKS ONLINE. Places are limited so booking (by cheque or paypal) is necessary. Enquiries ph:086 7340114/ email info at solutiontalk.ie
Talk 1 - Mon 22nd February 2010 - Building Quality Relationships with your children
All parents want to have close, loving relationships with their children, and this is really healthy for parent and child. Sometimes this can be easier said than done, especially if your relationship is under strain or if you are dealing with a patch of difficult behaviour. Drawing on up to date research this talk will outline key principles for building good relationships with children and to how to stay connected to them and to continue to enjoy parenting even during the most challenging times!
Talk 2- Mon 1st March 2010 - Setting Rules/ Dealing with conflict
Dealing with challenging behaviour and conflict is part and parcel of being a parent, yet this does not make it any less stressful and many parents wonder how best to respond. This talk will illustrate well researched principles on how to resolve conflict in a positive manner that helps you feel confident as a parent and which teaches children and teenagers how to behave well in the long term.
Talk 3- Mon 8th March 2010 - Positive Parenting and Positive Discipline
This talk describes a balanced approach to parenting that allows you both to teach your children responsibility while also having an open and enjoyable relationship with them. In particular you will learn a step by step positive approach to solving common childhood problems that can be applied to many challenges of being an effective parent.
Talk 4- Mon 22nd March 2010 - NEW Building your Children's self-esteem and confidence NEW
This talk describes how to motivate children to learn in a positive way that builds on their strengths and which increases their confidence and self-esteem. Practical tips will be provided on how to set up homework routines and on how to promote learning in everyday activities with both younger and older children.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK TALKS ONLINE WITH PAYPAL.
Parent Workshops, Liffey Valley, Dublin
John will be presenting one-day courses for 'Help Me To Parent' on the following dates:
6th Feb 2010 - Parenting Teenagers
27th Feb 2010 - Parenting Age 4 to 11 years
6th March 2010 - Parenting Age 1 to 4 years
Further information is available at their website www.helpmetoparent.ie
