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Gail Reichlin Parenting advisor Gail Reichlin is a 30-year veteran teacher and the founder and executive director of Parents Resource Network, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Skokie, Illinois that provides parenting support for families. Gail, a mother of three grown children, is the co-creator of The The Pocket Parent® web site and the co-author of The Pocket Parent, exclusively written for 2- to 5-year-olds. Gail is a dynamic speaker who incorporates humor and true stories into her positive-discipline parenting lectures. She teaches an approach to discpline that preserves the child's self-esteem while at the same time sets clear and consistent limits. She educates parents and teachers as they learn better ways to discipline kids while remaining sane in the process. She addresses a variety of parenting topics, including: "Positive Discipline Techniques: Learn alternatives to yelling, bribing, nagging, spanking and punishment.'' She offers practical tips and strategies relating to everyday battles, including mealtime, bedtime, sibling rivalry and following simple directions. She also lectures on "Whose homework is it anyway?'' and "Dealing with challenging parents and children.'' (for nursery school staff) She is happy to answer questions after her lecture.

Marianne Neifert Marianne Neifert, M.D., known internationally as "Dr. Mom", is a Denver pediatrician, author, lecturer and mother of five grown children. Dr. Neifert, an avid child and family advocate, speaks from the trenches ... she has been there. Everyone can relate to her personal stories that emphasize the trials and triumphs of juggling work and family. Dr. Mom is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She has written two popular child-rearing books, "Dr. Mom" and "Dr. Mom's Parenting Guide" as well as her most recent book, "Dr, Mom's Guide to Breastfeeding''. She also writes a column on children’s health issues for Baby Talk magazine and is a contributing editor for Parenting magazine. Her dynamic, honest lecturing style is also extremely entertaining while at the same time thought provoking. One of her popular lectures is: "Guilt-Free Parenting In A World of Stress’’. Many moms and dads buy into the super-parent myth that we can do it all, and do it all well. Dr. Mom can provide helpful strategies for successful parenting as well as how to balance today's multitude of competing priorities.

Judy Freedman Judy S. Freedman, a licensed clinical social worker, is the author of the book, "Easing the Teasing'', published by Contemporary Books, a division of McGraw Hill Companies. She has had therapeutic and educational experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. As a social worker in an elementary school for sixteen years, she has taken a pro-active approach toward bringing stress education into the classroom. Judy developed EASING THE TEASING® after listening to kids and realizing that they need and can learn these coping skills. EASING THE TEASING® presentations and workshops are designed for teachers, social workers, counselors, community groups and recreation/camp personnel. The 1 1/2- to 3-hour staff development/in-service training includes: Types of teasing vs. bullying; what kids are teased about; reactions to teasing; why kids tease; strategies; suggestions for parents of teasees and teasers; and suggestions for the school setting. She also gives parent presentations.

Nancy Shlaes Bruski Nancy Shlaes Bruski is a clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience working with families and children. She has taught at Kendall College in Evanston, Ill. and is currently on staff at a Nationally Accredited Early Childhood Program in addition to having a private practice. The parent of two children herself, Nancy knows what a challenging job parenting is and has great respect for parents in their attempts to do what's right in raising their children. She has presented lectures for parents and workshops for teachers throughout the Chicago area, and has spoken on such topics as "Helping Your Child Build Inner Controls without Losing Control Yourself," "Sibling Rivalry and other Hazards of Parenting," "Helping Children and Parents Master Feelings About Separation," "Building Self-Esteem Through Understanding and Accepting Children's Feelings," and other related topics. While believing that parenting is serious business, Nancy also knows that a sense of humor makes the process more fun and more tolerable during the challenging moments, and she sprinkles her presentations with humor and with examples of both the triumphs and missteps parents often make, including her own.

Jim Warda Speaker and author Jim Warda asks, "Where are we going so fast?" at the beginning of his presentations. He asks the question because he understands how easy it is to lose our way in the hurry and worry of life. Next, he shows participants how to find the lessons in their everyday moments -- lessons that help them find meaning in their lives and how that meaning connects them to each other. As a presenter, Jim Warda is motivational, engaging, and inspirational as he shares his stories and observations on topics ranging from courage in the corporate world and finding our purpose, to delivering his baby daughter. In doing so, he personally connects to participants and encourages them to share their stories. Jim is the author of the book, "Where Are We Going So Fast?: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Moments'' (Sheed & Ward, with a Foreword by Jack Canfield). He has written for the Sunday "Family" section of the Chicago Tribune and has contributed to several Chicken Soup for the Soul books. He lives in Gurnee, Illinois, with his wife Gina, and their children, Jeremy, Matthew, and Alexandra.

Eileen Kennedy-Moore HELPING CHILDREN GET ALONG™ is the theme of two recent books by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD.  Drawing from her experience as a clinical psychologist and a mother of four school-aged children, Dr. Kennedy-Moore shares gentle and practical strategies for teaching kids essential relationship skills.  Her children's book, "What About Me? Twelve Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention Without Hitting Your Sister" (Parenting Press), offers positive choices for coping with feelings of jealousy or being left out.  It deftly handles the issue of sibling rivalry by showing how every child can learn kind, helpful, and creative ways to get loving attention.  Dr. Kennedy-Moore is also co-author of a book for parents, "The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends" (Little, Brown).  This lively and informative speaker inspires her audiences with wisdom, compassion, and humor.  Her popular presentations are full of "real life" examples and do-able solutions.  Topics include "Helping Siblings Get Along" (for parents) and "Five People Skills Every Child Needs to Know" (for parents or teachers).  Dr. Kennedy-Moore lives with her family near Princeton, NJ.

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