Parenting Presentations for Parents of Tots, Tweens and Teens
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Parenting can be a pleasure or a pain. You will experience more pleasure when you
have the right tools. These parenting presentations are filled with tips that can
save your sanity and pave a path to a joyful family life.
Kathy Slattengren, M. Ed., has helped thousands of parents, teachers and childcare
providers from across the United States to Australia through her online classes,
presentations, coaching and Priceless Parenting Guidebook. Parents excitedly
report their success in replacing yelling and threatening with calm, confident parenting.
When your children’s behavior is really pushing your buttons, discover ways to set
effective limits, invite cooperation and have a lot more fun together!
A brochure about
the parenting presentations is available to print out.
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Kathy Slattengren
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Kathy's Presentation Topics
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Taking the Stress Out of Parenting (Ages 1 - 12)
When we handle parenting challenges in positive, effective ways, we build our relationships.
We’ll discuss setting effective limits, using discipline which teaches, responding
with empathy and avoiding arguments.
"Why Can't You Behave?": Ideas for Positively Handling Misbehavior (Ages 1 - 12)
It is critical to develop effective skills for responding to misbehavior. We'll
talk about developmental challenges, setting a positive tone, strategies for handling
misbehavior and setting firm limits in a kind way.
"Stop Fighting!": Handling Conflicts Between Children (Ages 1 - 12)
When kids play together, there are bound to be conflicts. We'll discuss overcoming
factors that contribute to poor behavior, setting limits, enforcing rules and guiding
children to resolving their disputes.
Growing Your Preschooler’s Brain (Ages 1 - 5)
Your child's brain goes through major developmental changes in the first few years
and you play a vital role in shaping that development! Find out how you can help
your child develop the social skills, language skills and behavior traits that will
lead to success in grade school.
Anger and Consequences Versus Empathy and Solutions (Ages 3 - 18)
It’s natural to feel angry when children misbehave. However when we respond with harsh words and consequences, the children’s focus often turns to our response instead of their poor choices. We’ll look at why blame and shame don’t work well and how empathy can lead to solutions to children’s problems.
Bringing Out Their Best: Guiding While Avoiding Parenting Pitfalls (Ages 3 - 18)
Your parenting approach can help bring out the best in your children. We'll look
at different parenting styles along with benefits and drawbacks. We'll discuss matching
our parenting to our children's growing needs.
Bully-Proof Your Child! Strategies for Dealing with Bullying (Ages 6 - 15)
Bullying is a significant problem in the lives of too many children. We’ll look
at facts, stories and ideas for guiding children whether they are the victims, bullies
or onlookers.
The Wild, Wild Web: Keeping Your Kids Safe in the Digital World (Ages 6 - 18)
Digital media gives our kids access to an amazing wealth of possibilities. It also
allows them to get into serious trouble with the click of button.
Do you have concerns about your kids' use of things like cellphones, the internet,
Facebook and video games? Do they spend more time looking at screens than being
with family or friends?
This presentation is packed with information, ideas and includes
additional resources for parents.
How do you balance trying to keep teens safe while also allowing them increasing
freedom? How do you deal with teen attitude? We’ll discuss helping our teens to
grow into adults who can thrive on their own.
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Audience Members Rave!
“Thank you for sharing numerous practical ideas for responding to our children's
misbehavior in ways that encourage cooperation – while also reducing our stress!”
- Eileen Gray, View Ridge Elementary PTA Chair, Seattle
“Thank YOU so much for coming! Your talk was chock full of extremely relevant example
stories (we have those sand box conflicts happen just about EVERY DAY at school)
and your "take home" tips were great. I've already starting working on the "you
hit, you sit" one with my 2 year old. My 5 year old thought it was great...."Mommy!
It rhymes!"
- Jane Chiodo, Crystal Springs Preschool Executive Board, Bothell
"I wanted to extend my personal thanks for a great presentation. It is such a huge
topic, and one that warrants repetition. I loved your warm and friendly style and
personal anecdotes, and how we had a mix of information, discussion time amongst
the group, and a bit of role-playing."
- Barb Gauld, University Prep, Parent Education
"Kathy gives a fantastic, upbeat presentation that is engaging and full of good information
and useful tips for dealing with problem behavior."
- Monica Sands, Children's Librarian, King County Libraries
“You are a superb resource for our community and please don’t hesitate to have anyone
call me if they are in need of verification or more detailed information. I’d be
happy to advocate for you on this special and very timely topic! Thanks again for
a terrific presentation.”
- Steve Mezich, Principal, Samantha Smith Elementary School
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Sampling of Kathy's Speaking Engagements
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Schools
- Bertschi School, Seattle
- Bright Horizons, Bellevue
- Country Village Day School,Mercer Island
- Crystal Springs Cooperative Preschool, Shoreline
- French American School of Puget Sound,Mercer Island
- Lake Washington School District, Redmond
- Magnolia Co-op Preschool,Seattle
- North City Cooperative Preschool, Shoreline
- North Seattle Preschool Co-op, Seattle
- University Preparatory Academy, Seattle
- View Ridge Elementary, Seattle
- Villa Academy, Seattle
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Churches, Companies, Conferences
- Auburn Youth Resources
- Eastside Mothers of Multiples, Bellevue
- Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland
- Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Kirkland
- King County Libraries
- Mercy Housing, Kent, Lynnwood, Seattle
- National Council on Family Relations, Orlando
- Skagit Valley Connections Conference, Mount Vernon
- Starbucks, Seattle
- Washington Cathedral, Redmond
- WAEYC Conference, Bellevue
- Washington PTA Convention, Seatac
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Presentation Fees
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Presentations Within the Seattle Area for a Single School, Company or Group
- $350 (2 hours), $300 (1.5 hours), $250 (1 hour)
- STARS workshops have an additional $25 fee
Presentations Outside the Seattle Area or for Larger Groups - Begin by completing the form below.
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If you are interested in booking Kathy for a speaking engagement or would like to know more, please call 1-425-770-1629 or complete and submit the form below. Thank you for your interest!
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Questions? You can email us or call 425-770-1629.
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Upcoming Public Classes
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Creating a Frazzle-Free Family (6 week class)
Do you want to begin 2012 by bringing out the fantastic in your family? Are you ready to replace yelling and threatening with calm, confident parenting?
Parenting can be a pleasure or a pain. You will experience more pleasure when you have the right tools.
We'll explore ideas that can save your sanity and pave a path to a joyful family life. Learn how to turn ...
- Lesson 1. Meeting Your Children’s Developmental Needs and Raising Them to Achieve Their Best
- Lesson 2. Responding to Stressful Parenting Situations While Avoiding Power Struggles
- Lesson 3. Responding to Misbehavior in Ways that Help Children Learn Without Adding Fuel to the Fire
- Lesson 4. Guiding Children in Learning To Resolve Their Own Conflicts
- Lesson 5. Understanding Your Natural Parenting Style and Modifying It to Meet Your Children's Current Needs
- Lesson 6. Protecting Your Children From Dangerous People and Situations Plus Teaching Them How to Keep Themselves Safe
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Do you have children ages 1 - 12? Register today!
The second class will be held January 23rd. Call 425-770-1629 if you'd like to still join the class. You will be meeting early to catch up on what was covered during the first week.
Dates: Mondays, Jan. 9th - Feb. 20th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Evergreen Hospital, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA
Cost: $197/person or $297/couple
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