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Parent Training Workshops
We learned from our TV Talk Show that parents want to talk about their kids and want help with the problems they come across trying to raise them.

The workshops were born!

Parents love Shirlee's common sense approach, with her wit and wisdom, she changes the complex issues into positive challenges.

Workshops Offerred

• Discipline That Works (Because I said so)
• Accessing Resources (They are everywhere)
• Home Environment Makes The Difference (Reading matters)
• How To Make Schools Work For Your Child
• Organizing The Family (You can't find what?)
• Working With Agencies (Read the application)
• Your Kids Your Money (An allowance lets them spend their money)
• Who Said My Kid Was Using? (What do you mean you didn't know?)

We can custom design any workshop according to your individual needs.

We work with individuals, organizations, agencies, churches, schools, and human resource departments. Please contact us for additional information or for scheduling.

upcoming


  • Youth Explosion, Town Hall Series - Sept 12, 2010
  • Parents in Progress - Sept 13-17, 2010
  • Angeles Mesa Library - Oct. 16, 2010
  • California Institute for Women - Oct, 2010

Contact us for registration and detailed information.





(Fees for non-funded workshops are paid directly to Shirlee Smith and do not benefit Talk About Parenting)




A few of our clients are:

• USC School of Social Work
• Salvation Army Rehabilitation Program
• Pacific Clinics
• Foster Parent Associations
• Thai Community Center
• USC Community Education Program
• Center for Community and Family Services
• Child Care Information Services
• Caltech WorkLife Program



Clients Comments
Brenda Farfan – USC Workshop
Parent Participants: 200
"Your presentation was magnificent! Parents have expressed how useful your information was. Some, including myself, have begun the notebook idea. A well-organized notebook with dividers which includes pertinent information for each child."

Sharon – Center for Community and Family Services
Parent Participants: 80
"Overall, your presentation was awesome. The topic was right on target. It was well received by the audience. The documents you provided were well organized and detailed so that parents can go back and refer to them and share with others."



Participant Comments
“Open discussion and feeling free to say things as we saw them.  Leader didn’t make us feel any of our answers were wrong.”
--- Sheryl

“Everything was clear and easy to understand because she used everyday examples that happen to you.”
--- Michael