Examples of Workshops

Focus of Work:

Support for parents and families to gain confidence and skills, grow into the parent they want to be, and build a meaningful relationship with their child.
Support for students and educators about social and emotional learning, how to manage our emotions (especially anxiety!), screen time, social media and its effects, and a wide variety of topics around mental health.
Use evidence based research to present facts while also connecting the WHY and the HOW TO.
Some common themes are connection, self-regulation, managing stress, practicing calm and neutrality in the big feeling/trigger moments, learning ways to support your child/children with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, motivation, learning difficulties, sensitivities, social and emotional skills, managing screen time.
Present in schools, corporations, organizations, social service agencies, community groups.

I am available to give presentations to your parent community about a wide variety of topics. I have been trained by Jennifer Kolari, Connected Parenting and endorsed by Alyson Schafer, two of Canada's foremost parenting experts. I can customize what needs you have for your community, whether you are an elementary or secondary school. Three examples of my most requested presentations include:

How To Build and Maintain A Meaningful Connection With Your Child/Teen in this Hyper-Connected World
How To Talk Tech With Your Child & Raise Screen Smart Kids in this Hyper-Connected World (focussed on current research and HOW TO implement balance, rules and limits in a healthy way ** very valued and needed by parents and caregivers today!)
Emotions Under Pressure: What is an Emotion? Why do they Matter? Learn How To Self-Regulate, Keep Lines of Communication Open, Talk About Feelings and Emotions and Model Healthy Responses in the Big Feeling Moments (starts with the parents!)

I am an approved vendor in the TDSB. I have delivered hundreds of presentations in several boards - both elementary and secondary - including TDSB, TCDSB, YDSB, YCDSB, DDSB, DCDSB, HDSB, HCDSB, SCDSB, as well as giving workshops and webinars to corporate organizations in the GTA. I have been a keynote speaker at many conferences. I can truly say presenting and educating parents and families on important parenting topics, is a passion for me. I consistently receive fantastic reviews (the equivalent of a 5 star review on YELP! ;) and my approach is fresh, fun, engaging and valuable. Reach out to learn more!

Examples of other presentations/workshops/trainings. Please note that any presentations can be customized to suit your audience.

Connected Parenting 101
Taking A Deeper Dive into Connected Parenting
What does Positive Discipline, Connected Parenting and Conscious Parenting all have in common?
Compassionate Discipline vs. Punishment
Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child
Behaviour isn’t the problem, it’s a symptom of the problem.
Big Brain! Let’s learn about the Prefrontal Cortex – the CEO.
Navigating Parental Stress – it’s not just about self-care!
Tackling the Top Five Issues Facing Parents & Toddlers/Children: Tantrums, Power Struggles, Morning Routine, Bedtime Routine, Transitions
Tackling the Top Five Issues Facing Parents & Teenagers: Technology, Lack of Motivation, Disrespect, Lying, Letting Go
Impact of Technology on Children & Youth and What You Can Do
Mental Health First Aid for Parents
Mental Health First Aid for Educators
Mental Health 101 - What are the Most Common Concerns and How Do You Recognize the Signs and Symptoms?
How Do We Best Support Children and Youth with their Mental Health Needs?
Anxiety - the #1 Most Common Mental Health Concern - How To Help Your Child Deal With Feelings of Anxiety
News Flash: Emotional Well Being Can Be Learned Through Practice
Cultivating Resiliency in Children
Healthy Brains and Healthy Bodies – Talking About Relationships, Consent & Sex
What Does Self-Compassion Really Mean?
The Science of Emotions
The Science & Practice of Happiness