Workshop 5:

Parenting with the Brain in Mind.
Raising great families

Parents are crucial partners in the learning process because they are children's first and most important teachers. 'Parenting with the Brain in Mind' is designed to achieve three broad goals: 1) Provide parents with an understanding of what the school is seeking to achieve with their children. 2) Give practical strategies for supporting children's academic learning and emotional development at home. 3) Describe the conditions necessary to raise great families.

Content:

• The Four World Model – creating the conditions for harmonious families
• Allostasis – managing stress
• Motivation and Confidence – developing ‘I can do it’ concepts with your children
• The power of the human brain – all brains can learn!
• Brain Care – the critical role of sleep in learning and behaviour
• Emotional Intelligence – exploring the role of emotions in learning and relationships
• Learning Styles – assessing each child’s strengths and career interests
• Conversations with our kids – using questions to engage our kids in conversation
• Learning partnerships – key ways for parents to support their children at school

John Joseph has written a best-selling full-colour book titled Brainy Parents - Brainy Kids and also produced a brilliant DVD featuring him live for 90 minutes at a Parenting seminar in Sydney. Great additions to your library!

“Your talk has been the subject of a great deal of discussion around the Centre with the unanimous view being one of wonder sparked and mysteries unraveled. From those who didn’t attend there has been a unanimous expression of regret.”
Jo Freeman, South Australia, Community Childcare Centre