Parenting Advice, Parenting Resources: Advisor


	Parent Training Workshops As Shirlee's cable TV talk show demonstrates, parents have an almost insatiable need to talk about their problems managing their kids - and they love hearing from other parents who share the same problems. They also appreciate the wisdom, clarity and vision that only Shirlee Smith can provide as a moderator for such frank discussions. Participating in a Talk About Parenting Workshop with Shirlee Smith provides parents with the opportunity to air their hopes, dreams and frustrations about a key role in their lives. Shirlee custom designs workshops according to participant guidelines, including theme, duration, number of participants, workshop media and print materials, and guest appearances by individuals from whom the group might benefit. CommonSense Parenting Workshop Topics • Discipline that works • Identifying Quality Child Care • Access To Resources • Home Environment Makes The Difference • How to make schools work for your child • Organizing the family • Parenting is a business • Working with agencies • Raising independent children • Your Kids and Your Money (money management) • Who said my kid was using drugs? Shirlee also custom designs workshops according to your specific guidelines. This includes theme, duration, number of participants, workshop media and print materials. She also provides guest appearances by individuals from whom the group would benefit. If you would like to contact Shirlee regarding scheduling a Talk About Parenting Workshop in your community, please Contact us for more information.					A few of the clients for whom Shirlee has conducted workshops include: • 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. Client Comments Brenda Farfan – USC 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. 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.” “Everything was clear and easy to understand because she used everyday examples that happen to you.”