“Parent’s Guide to Discovering Your Child’s Hidden Potential & Talent and Purpose”

This workshop introduces parents to three critical assessment tools to help them discover their child’s hidden potential and talent. 1) A Learning Style Assessment to determine how children process information for maximum retention and recall, 2) The “Color Code” is a fun-oriented, parent-friendly assessment utilizing four colors to identify a child’s personality, communication preference, and motivational triggers, and 3) A Multiple Intelligence Assessment that identifies a child’s natural talents. These three resources will help parents identify, nurture, and support their child’s personality and interests, enabling them to discover their hidden potential, talent and purpose.

“Parent’s Guide to Developing Confident, Responsible, Resilient Children”
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The goal of every parent is to raise confident, responsible, and resilient children; however, the backdrop of social media and shifting cultural norms has made this goal increasingly challenging. The first part of this workshop examines the effects of social media and the constantly evolving landscape, as well as strategies for minimizing its impact. The second part of this session explores the four parenting styles and the combinations that yield the best long-term results for developing confident, responsible, and resilient children. This session includes an interactive social media evaluation and parenting style assessment.

“How to Understand and Use the Psychology of Video Games to Help Children Thrive”

If your child can concentrate endlessly on video games and electronic devices but can’t seem to focus on completing tasks, doing chores, completing homework, or behaving better, this is a must-attend workshop. This session explores the psychology behind video games and how parents can apply the same techniques that video game developers use to help their children redirect their attention, stay focused, and achieve desired outcomes. Validation, Predictive Modeling, and Proactive Recognition are covered in this workshop, along with the relational dynamics between reward and punishment.

“The Power of Words to Motivate, Inspire, and Achieve (M.I.A.)”

Words have the power to inspire or crush desires. In this session, parents will learn about the three words to never say to children and which specific words can produce repeated positive behaviors and outcomes. This workshop examines the distinctions between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and explores strategies for transforming extrinsic motivation into intrinsic motivation, thereby helping children reach their full potential. This workshop also examines the relationship between self-esteem and achievement and how parents can increase their children’s self-esteem to bolster confidence and sustain motivation.

“Understanding the Five Love Languages and Personality Traits to Foster Better Relationships”

This highly engaging workshop explores the concept of the Five Love Languages and how understanding individual personality traits can enhance and improve relationships. By understanding and responding to different ways people express and receive love, as well as appreciating unique personality differences, parents can build stronger, more empathetic connections and foster healthier communication in their relationships. Several quizzes and real-life case studies are introduced to reinforce the concepts shared and to create a memorable, interactive experience.

“Parent’s Guide to Handling Challenging & Defiant Behaviors”

This workshop offers parents evidence-based, transformative strategies to improve behavioral outcomes, along with essential resources to support their children. Parents will participate in an assessment to understand how to better relate to their children, thereby creating an open and communicative environment that fosters improved behavior. Case studies and interactive exercises are used to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in behaviors. To ensure the immediate implementation and sustainability of the strategies shared, a parent-child agreement is introduced after the session.

“Reducing Chronic Absenteeism: Cultivating a Culture for Learning”

Designed for parents, students, teachers, and administrators, this workshop examines the factors contributing to chronic absenteeism. It offers a fresh perspective on the new realities affecting students, parents, and schools in today’s evolving environment. Persistence, retention, and resiliency are the key focuses of the workshop, viewed through the lens of safety, support, engagement, and vision. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Assessment is used as a starting point to identify students’ natural intelligence. Finally, a contract is presented among the stakeholders (student, parent, and school) after the workshop to incorporate the strategies discussed.