
The 3 D's: Difficult Children, Parents, and Situations - Houston
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LIVE •
Marriott Hotel West Loop
August 26, 2023
8:00 am to
1:00 pm
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Credits: 0.50
Earn 5 Clock Hours
Seminar Pricing:
$44.00
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You do not have to choose. All three areas will be covered.
1. The Top Problems with "Difficult Children" and How to Fix Them
Sometimes it is one child. Sometimes it is many children.
Areas that will to be Covered:
* Children who whine with a high-pitched voice that hurts your ears
* Children who do not listen and talk back
* Children who act wildly or climb on furniture
* Children who run in the classroom
* Children who try to get out the door
* Children who have meltdowns
* Children who hurt others by biting, hitting, and pushing
* Children who create morning hassles, mealtime mischief, and naptime blues
2. The Top Problems with "Difficult Parents" and How to Fix Them
Sometimes it is one parent. Sometimes it is many parents.
Areas that will to be Covered:
* Parents who are angry, negative and “know-it-alls”
* Parents who helicopter
* Parents who don’t seem to care
* Parents who want you to potty train their child when their child isn't ready
* Parents who say their child does no wrong
* Parents who gossip and backstab
* Parents who think you are at times unfair
Turn difficult parents into cooperative parents.
3. The Top Difficult Childcare Situations and How to Fix Them
Areas that will to be Covered:
* Managing transitions without classroom chaos
* Making morning drop-offs and parent pick-ups a breeze
* Making circle time a fun experience for all
* Teaching rules so children like to follow them
* Halting the messes children making when they don’t put away their things
* Teaching food manners so children do not play with their food or toss it on the floor
* Teaching children to be kind rather than pick on others or tease, tattle, or bully
5-Hour Certificate
Receive 5 CLOCK HOURS (.5 CEUs)
Recognized by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing.
Meets the Texas Core Competency areas.
Guidelines
- There will not be a lunch break.
- Coffee and snacks will not be provided.
Regular Registration NO LATER THAN AUG. 21, 2023 Group size 1-9 people: $39 per person Group size 10+: $36 per person |
Late Registration After AUG. 21, 2023 Group size 1-9 people: $44 per person Group size 10+: $41 per person |
Category: Discipline/Guidance & Development Family & Community Child Growth and Development
Presenters:
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Marty Appelbaum Whoohoo! Marty, America’s #1 early childhood motivational speaker, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country rave his praises.
Marty is the real deal! He has a unique teaching and presenting background that few have spanning over 30 years. He has taught in classrooms ranging from infant age through high school seniors. He is a master at captivating and engaging audiences. He combines his own real-life experiences, stories, songs, fun games with strategies to take back to the classroom. There’s never a dull moment. There's no falling asleep at his seminars! Marty has appeared on television and radio. Over 250,000 educators have attended training events led by Marty. Audiences go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning. |
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Dr. Maryln Appelbaum You’re in for a treat! Maryln Appelbaum is totally amazing. Her laughter is contagious, and so is her love of teaching children. She captivates, motivates, inspires, entertains, and wows audience members with her stories, strategies, songs, and her VERY special laugh!
Maryln is sometimes called “The Child Care Guru” because she has answers to the tough questions when working with children. She combines her education of both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and psychology, and her early childhood experience as a teacher, director, and owner of 3 early childhood centers. She has written more than 30 books for early childhood, appeared on TV and Radio Talk Shows. Tens of thousands of early childhood teachers get her daily “Message from Maryln” emails that give them strategies, inspiration, and hope. She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members. They go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning. |
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