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Are your kids whining more than listening? Are you yelling more than laughing? The Pocket Parent is here to lend a helping hand! This is a supportive, easy-to-use web site designed to provide some instant relief for parents of 2- to 12-year-olds.

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POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
PRESENTATIONS & COACHING ...
Have Gail Come To You !

Author Gail Reichlin is a nationally respected, dynamic speaker regarding positive discipline for audiences of both parents and teachers. Gail also offers private and small group parent coaching sessions regarding specific challenging behaviors.

GAIL'S POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:

*KEYNOTE presentations tailored to your AEYC,

                   Head Start, ECE  conference needs

*SINGLE programs (1-2 hrs) to parents/teachers

*HIGHLIGHT opening, lunch, dinner

*HALF-DAY workshops (3 hrs) for parents/staff
*FULL-DAY trainings for childcare professionals
*MULTI-PRESENTATIONS at one site
*PRIVATE PARENT COACHING consultations

"Gail Reichlin's presentation was both interactive and engaging. She brought humor, healing and a human side to the complexities of parenting, leaving our audience both comforted and energized. Caring for young children is the ultimate challenge, with the ultimate reward. Gail makes you feel as if you have a trusted companion for the journey.''
-- Jen Conley, Coordinator, Adult Student Connections, Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL

''Parents left Gail's presentation with a smile on their face, an idea to try at home, and a feeling that you are not alone out there when your child ‘drives you crazy!’”
-- Katie Nahrwold, Program Chair and parent at A Joyful Noise Preschool, Kenilworth, IL

“The people at our Head Start Region 5 Conference are still talking about your fabulous presentation. To put it simply...you ‘WOWed’ them!”
– Vanessa Rich, Deputy Director of the Chicago Children and Youth Services Head Start Program

To contact Gail Reichlin directly for further information and availability, email her at:

  gail@pocketparent.com   or...

     ....call her at (847) 675-3555...in Chicago.

Click here to complete form as to your program or training needs and Gail will respond with her availability and fees.

Click here to see more of Gail's previous speaking engagements

Some of GAIL'S

2011-2012 PRESENTATIONS:

* Saturday, November 5, 2011: 90-minute presentation at NAEYC in Orlando, FL. Gail's Positive Discipline program, "That Child Is Driving Me CRAZY! Positive Alternatives to Yelling, Bribing, Nagging, Criticizing and Punishing (...WARNING: Be prepared to laugh!)" will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. in Room W202 (west building). Don't miss her interactive presentation where everyone learns and laughs together. To get a copy of GAIL'S HANDOUTS for this presentation which includes Defining Discipline, 51 of her best techniques and Dr. Becky Bailey's lyrics to "Bye, Bye Crankies" that we will sing at NAEYC... Please CLICK HERE

* Jan 12, 2012: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Presentation for parents of children, ages 2-17, entitled, "That Child Is Driving Me Crazy...Positive Alternatives to Yelling,, Bribing, Nagging, Criticizing and Punishing " at 8:30AM-10:00AM on Thursday morning at Lincoln Elementary School in Calumet City, IL. Public welcome.

* Jan 19, 2012: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Presentation for parents of children, ages 2-17, entitled, "Sibling Rivalry: Relieving Stress for the Child" at 8:30AM-10:00AM on Tuesday morning at Lincoln Elementary School in Calumet City, IL. Public welcome.

* February 9, 2012: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Presentation for parents of children, ages 2-8, entitled, "Mealtime and Bedtime Issues" at 8:30AM-10:00AM on Tuesday morning at Lincoln Elementary School in Calumet City, IL. Public welcome.

* February 16, 2012: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Presentation for parents of children, ages 2-8, entitled, "Ten Tips to minimize Parent "Deafness" at 8:30AM-10:00AM on Tuesday morning at Lincoln Elementary School in Calumet City, IL. Public welcome.

* March 24, 2012: Full day teacher training, Saturday, from 8:30AM -3PM focusing on Positive Discipline Strategies sponsored by The Parents Resource Network. Registration is through PRN...Please call 847-675-3555 for further information. (This program is open to all home childcare professionals. Certificates of attendance will be given for 6 hours education credit).

* April 14, 2012: Full day teacher training, Saturday, from 8:30AM -3PM focusing on Positive Discipline Strategies sponsored by The Parents Resource Network. Registration is through PRN...Please call 847-675-3555 for further information. (This program is open to all center childcare professional and nursery school teachers. Certificates of attendance will be given for 6 hours education credit).

* May 17, 2012: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Presentation for parents of children, ages 2-17, entitled, "Help I Need a Vacation; Dealing with the Anger, Frustration, and Guilt of the Parent" at 8:30AM -10:00AM on Thursday morning at Lincoln Elementary School in Calumet City, IL. Public welcome.

* May 24, 2012: Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Presentation for parents of children, ages 2-17, entitled, "LOVE and LIMITS" at 8:30AM-10:00AM on Thursday morning at Lincoln Elementary School in Calumet City, IL. Public welcome.

* June, 2011: (exact dates TBA): Positive Discipline Presentations for parents of children, ages 2-8, entitled, "That Child Is Driving Me CRAZY!" Positive Alternatives to Yelling, Bribing, Nagging, Criticizing and Punishing " sponsored by The Beaumont Public Library in California. NOTE: Gail is available for other teacher trainings or parenting programs in the Palm Springs, or LA area. Please call her for discussing arrangements to your schools or centers at 847-675-3555).

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IS YOUR 2- TO 5-YEAR-OLD
DRIVING YOU CRAZY?

Our best-selling book provides alternatives to yelling, spanking, nagging, bribing, threatening

and punishing.

Pocket Parent

$8.45 / autographed copy

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Anger, Bad Words, Bedtime, Biting, Fears at Night, Lying, Separation Anxiety, Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, Whining...and many more!

Each chapter provides a "Sanity Savers" list of suggestions, easy-to-follow bullets and anecdotes.

BOOK EXCERPT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

" 'The Pocket Parent' is chock full of sensible, accessible, practical, and empathic advice for effectively handling the daily challenges of raising young children. This invaluable, pocket-sized compendium offers countless, tried-and-true solutions for the common problem behaviors of preschoolers. Written in a positive, compassionate tone and sprinkled with personal anecdotes, The Pocket Parent offers expert wisdom and comforting encouragement for positively shaping children's behavior, while strengthening family bonds."
--Marianne Neifert, M.D. (Dr. Mom, Pediatrician, Contributing Editor for Parenting Magazine and author of several books including her newest, "Dr. Mom's Prescription for Preschoolers''

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...great for stocking stuffers !

If you would like your copy of The Pocket Parent personalized, simply send Gail an e-mail to gail@pocketparent.com and include the name(s) of the parent(s) and the name(s) of the child(ren) that you wish to appear in the inscription. :)

 

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