PARENT TESTIMONIALS- Evening Talk, Kerry, Nov 2010
“Great approach, Very humorous and audience-centred. Practical advice rather than psycho babble.”
“Memorable – interesting, relevant and well-delivered.”
“Interesting humourous talk-best on parenting in a long time. John did not just open it to the floor or ask the group for solutions, he gave good advice which was very helpful”
“Delighted with the whole evening. Got great tips. Ready for a positive start tomorrow!”
“Everything (in this talk) was helpful...learning is neverending”
“I’d love more and more of this-fabulous. ( This talk) was just not long enough, would never be i’d say!”
“Thought provoking with concrete tips”
“Very humorous talk, i enjoyed having time to reflect on my own relationship with my children.”
“(This talk) was excellent, very informative. Thanks very much”
“Just could have stayed for hours more to listen!”
“Such a relaxed way to learn, would have liked a longer talk.”
PARENT TESTIMONIALS- Autumn 2010 Courses
On Preschoolers and Younger Children:
“An excellent interactive course which allows you to put what you have learned to use straight away.”
“John Sharry is an excellent speaker who has detailed knowledge of children and what parents can do to be better and more understanding.”
“John is a great communicator who makes learning easy.”
“This course has made me have a much more positive outlook on all aspects of my family life.”
“ This course was recommended to me by an enthusiastis mum and i registered hoping to get help at better parenting for my two boys. I am so happy with the course in all aspects and will definitely recommend it to parents as i found what i learned , very useful. Thanks.”
“I am a much more positive parent after this course!”
“I came on this course as i felt overwhelmed and full of self-doubt as a parent of 5 small children. I have come away feeling confident that i am actually doing a pretty good job and i now have the right tools to keep a tight but happy ship.”
“Excellent course, Very practical focus.”
“Great course- a positive approach to the real-life challenges of every day parenting”
“I found this course very informative and felt re-assured that i am doing a pretty good job with my kids.”
On Teenagers:
“I would highly recommend this course to all parents as it provides a real insight into the parent/child relationship and how this can be improved and developed.”
“All the advice and guidelines given were simple to understand- not too difficult to implement and most definitely worked with almost immediate results”
“This was a very positive course which empowers parents to deal with the ever-changing world of parenting.”
“I found this course excellent in helping me relate to my teenager and how to get us talking again.”
“Very helpful course. Has helped me to connect with ‘the person’ rather than ‘the teenager’ also forced me to look at my own behaviour and style of communication.”
“I have two teenage children and found the course very helpful, gave me the tools to become a better parent and understand my children.”
“Fantastic-every parent should have to attend!”
PARENT TESTIMONIALS- Spring 2010 Talks
“Extremely practical course. Each evening involved a few key messages that when put into practice really work. Many Thanks”
“I have learned that while my children are unique, their behaviours are not. It’s good to know you are not alone”
“This course was delivered by John in a simple, clear, unpatronising manner with great humour.”
“Enjoyable, interesting and practical. Humourous presentations. Simple ideas, easy to apply to various situations. A very positive experience for me. Thanks”
“(Attending the talks) has been a very enjoyable and beneficial 4 weeks for me. I learned lots of tips to improving my parenting skills.. I would highly recommend them.”
“I presumed the talks would be the usual reward the good, ignore the bad. John’s talks were way more than that, they explained both the psychology of why positive works and specific techniques/questions/phrases to use. I have found this practical stuff really good”
"I really enjoyed the talks and got a huge amount out of the them. The suggestions given were down to earth, workable solutions."
“Attending these talks enabled me to take a much more positive and constructive approach in dealing with and relating to my children...and people in general!”
“Great series of talks, i’m very glad i got to hear about them. I already feel more confident and in control as a parent.”
“These talks got us discussing the kids as unique individuals, thank you”
PARENT TESTIMONIALS- Autumn 2009 Talks
“John is an excellent presenter, funny, passionate and very well informed. He communicated his ideas very clearly in a relaxed manner. Feeling equipped and confident as a parent now.”
“I'm on a bit of a high with the results I'm seeing between (me and my children) already.”
“I got so much out of the talks. I'm only sorry I didn't come across these ideas a year ago.”
“Ifound John’s suggestions to parent’s questions brilliant and were very ‘doable’
“The simple ideas presented in the talks have made a massive difference to how I approach various situations. I feel so much more confident in my parenting. My relationship with my 3 year old has improved dramatically and so quickly. I can't thank John enough.”
“I attended John's talks and found them very informative, well delivered and very useful. In fact I still hear John's voice in my head when things are not going too well! I have read his book Positive Parenting which I found very practical with plenty of sound advice.”
“My son is 14 months old so personally I found John's advice helpful with regard to being aware of what NOT to do for the future! Now that he is becoming a busy toddler I've no doubt I will be referring to John's book very regularly!”
“I didn't feel I had the where with all to bring things quickly under control (with my child). I was allowing the frustration to take over. I now have a plan in my head as to how I approach difficult situations. I don't get frustrated and I can remain calm as we work things out”
“I’m delighted I came across these talks, left me feeling a lot more hopeful and empowered in parenting my 8 year old.”
“The talks were humorous and personal with plenty of opportunities for parents to ask questions...having John's books available also gave parents a place to go for backup after the talks.”