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PRESENTATIONS BY TIM SMITH - PARENT'S SEMINARS

The Danger of Raising Nice Kids

The Danger of Raising "Nice" Kids:
Preparing Your Children
to Change Their World

  • Training and modeling the 9 qualities that parents often neglect.
  • "Nice" is not enough.
  • Growing courageous influencers

Connecting with Your KidsConnecting with Your Kids: How Fast Families Can Move from Chaos to Closeness

We are in a hurry, does it matter? What impact is it having on our families? Discover which of the four heartbeats you and your kids have and develop the right pace for YOUR family.

  • 7 reasons why we rush;
  • What are the alternatives to a hectic home?
  • Tips for slowing down, simplifying and connecting; 40 practical tips to capture time with your family.

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Parenting Seminar

The Relaxed Parent


The Seven Cries of Today's Teens7 Cries of Today's Teens - Hear Their Hearts - Make the Connection

What are millennials crying for? Based on Gallup data, you will discover what they need. Including how to build trust, love and strengthen your teen's security and help him/her feel valued with a strong sense of purpose.


KEYNOTES

With humor and practical application Tim often speaks to Men's Groups, Mom's Groups (MOPS), Business Groups (Clear Channel) and others on family life topics. Contact us to find out about our new "Workplace Presentations" that deal with work/family balance, the pace of life, and stress from your kids! Topics include:

The Relaxed ParentHOW NOT TO SPOIL YOUR KID - when giving them too much is giving them too little.

THE RELAXED PARENT - helping your kids do more as you do less.

DO YOUR HOME/WORK - for parents to harmonize the cultures between work and home and reduce the stress that hinders work performance.

CONNECTING WITH YOUR KIDS - how fast families have discovered how to make time for each other.

THE 7 CRIES OF TODAY'S KIDS - based on customized Gallup research into the hearts and minds of our kids, the Millennials. Parents, youthworkers, social service, and health professionals will discover how to respond to their needs.

RetreatsRETREATS

Tim has designed innovative retreats for families (or parents) that help you discover tools and experiences that build strong families. Two current, popular retreats are:

Family Life Skills RetreatFAMILY LIFE SKILLS RETREAT
Using games, simulations, presentations, and outdoor activities, you will learn 5 foundational skills:

  • PACE - discover your heartprint.
  • PASSION - discover your love language (marriage builder).
  • PURPOSE - discover your significance.
  • PERSONHOOD - connecting with your kids through affirmation and a blessing.
  • PASSING ON VALUES - giving your kids more than money.

PARENT-CHILD BLESSING RETREAT - in less than 30 hours you will build a life-long memory by passing on a blessing as a Rite of Passage for your child (ages 10-18).


CONFERENCES

Tim has spoken at some of the largest conference and conventions in the country, including Hume Lake Camps, Forest Home Conferences, Mount Hermon Conferences, GROUP Publishing, Youth Specialties and others. Contact Tim to speak at yours.

The Relaxed Parent bookThe Relaxed Parent - Helping Your Kids Do More As You Do Less

Join the thousands of parents who have the guilt-free, humorous presentation that actually offers practical stuff you can use, like:

  • How not to spoil your kid;
  • Discipline that works;
  • Motivating your child;
  • The relaxed conversation;
  • Passing along values, and
  • Preparing your child for life.

Families That Rock - Build a Solid Foundation and Identity

Discover the timeless principles that unify a family and strengthen your family identity.

  • Develop a family mission statement and core values;
  • Create meaningful traditions and rites of passage;
  • Start fresh: Ideas for bonding a new step family;
  • Give your child a blessing; and
  • Enhance the fun by making lifetime memories.

Life Skills for American Families BrochureTim also presents to Family Conferences, Business settings, Men's Groups, Youthworkers, Marriage Retreats and to Teens. Download a brochure (large file).

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