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Maureen is an expert in children's emotional health and parenting. Having literally traveled the globe fostering the positive emotional health of kids, Maureen brings a unique perspective on what causes happiness in children. She also draws upon her in-depth experience in Eastern and Western Psychologies to bring you the best thinking on how to raise happier, more confident and emotionally aware children.
Join 1000's of parents, educators, doctors, therapists and leaders who have happily brought Maureen to their conference, event or school.
To book Maureen to speak to your organization, please contact us at 828-450-2023 or contactus@growinghappykids.com
Maureen offers a variety of options. Presentations are all customized to meet the needs of your organizaton and ensure a engaging and meaningful experience. Programs have designed specifically for:
- Parent Enrichment Programs
- Keynotes
- Conferences
- Book Signings & Lectures
- Teacher Empowerment Training
POPULAR TALKS:
- Raising Confident Kids: Inside & Out
- Bully Proofing Your Child
- Stress-free Kids: 5 Key Tips
- Social Media and Kids
- Keeping Kids Healthy: 5 Tools for Today
(See all descriptions below)
1. Raising Confident Kids: Inside and Out
In her witty and intelligent style, Maureen shares the Building Blocks of Confidence that she has outlined in her upcoming book: Growing Happy Kids (HCI Communications, 2012). She provides parents, teachers and any adult key insights into what the different types of confidence are and how to develop a deeper form of confidence in children from the get-go.
This program brings together western psychology (i.e., brain science, scientific research) and eastern psychology (i.e., mindfulness, key ideas) to help more adults raise children that are confident from the inside out. Every participant will walk away with a:
- Clarified Understanding of Confidence
- New Model to Create It
- A "sneak peek" at Maureen's new book
- Confidence Plan for Life
By cultivating this deeper sense of self-confidence in our children we are preparing them to succeed in life, and fulfil their personal dreams.
2. Bully Proofing Your Child
Maureen has assisted countless children (and their parents) become strong from the inside out and distinctly "bully proof" themselves. She has created a model that leverages the latest in scientific studies such as Anderson Cooper's recent findings, and also her background having worked with children for more than 20 years.
This program shares a new perspective of what bullying is - Maureen then goes on and helps adults "see" if someone is being bullied, offers effective guidance on what to do and next steps to create a bully-free environment.
Specifically, every adult will walk away with a new understanding of:
- The Roots of Bullying
- Key Actions to Bully Proof (your classroom or child)
- What to Do for a Bullied Child
- How to Help a Bully
By learning new ways to understand the problem of bullying and gain skills on how to successfully manage this challenge - solutions become available that will help you create a bully free space.
3. Stress-free Kids: 5 Key Tips
friends, changing schools and generally doing things that make them feel stressed out!
"Your tips immediately helped me with my son. I cannot thank you enough!"
"You have a completely new way of explaining how we stress ourselves, and our kids and how to create more peace ------- this was fantastic. THANK YOU!"
"Our whole school seems more at peace. What a gift."
4. Kids and Social Media: Where to Say YES and NO
Raising a "media healthy" child isn't always easy. In this program, Maureen shares her unique vantage point on how media can be used as an educational tool and she offers parents clear guideleines as to:
Maureen shares the scientific perspective of technology, what research says about children's exposure to media and her advice to parents navigating the latest technology from video games, to texting and then the use of social media. This is all shared in relation to the age of your child and with real-world stories bringing this insight to life.
You may also want to read, Raising a "Media Healthy" Child on Maureen's Psychology Today blog.
5. Keeping Kids Healthy: 5 Tools for Today
Parents and teachers want to raise happy and healthy kids. This program is giving you the everyday practices that help children:
- Develop Emotional Awareness (EQ)
Some of the practical tools taught include: Kid's Meditation, Mindfulness and Yoga Poses (for calmness and activation).
Recent Testimonials:
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