Alyson Schafer

Expert on Parenting and Communication

Alyson Schafer is a psychotherapist and one of Canada's leading parenting experts. She is the Ask An Expert columnist for Today's Parent Magazine and sits on the Health Advisory Board for Chatelaine Magazine. Alyson is a re-occurring guest expert on The Marilyn Denis show and CTV News Channel.

Alyson is the best-selling author of three parenting books; Breaking The Good Mom Myth, Honey, I Wrecked the Kids, and her latest, Ain't Misbehavin,' is receiving rave reviews and endorsements from other celebrated parenting experts in Canada and the USA.

Alyson is well known for her social media connections. She was a panelist for "The Social Family" at Social Media Week conference, and present at the inaugural TEDxKids in Brussels in June 2011. Alyson frequents many tweet-ups and has an active blog as well as guest blogs for Yummymummy.ca, Savvymom.ca and others.

Alyson is consulting and participating in the Bank of Montreal SmartSteps for Parents program, an online portal dedicated to helping parents teach financial literacy to their children. She has also hosted the McCain Foods Pantry Summit held at the launch of their new line of family friendly products to ease meal times and improve family health.

The media recognizes Alyson as their go-to person for parenting. She has appeared on CTV news, CBC radio, Canada AM, Montel Williams, Steven and Chris, Breakfast Television, Save US From Our House, Planet Parent and more. In print you can find Alyson quoted in Canadian Family, Oh Baby, Reader's Digest, Cosmopolitan, The Globe and Mail, The Star and others.

Topics:

Democratic Parenting 101
This talk addresses why parenting is so difficult today. Alyson offers a new way to think about our roles as parents, highlighting the fundamental "do's and don'ts of parenting" and offering some sound advice on issues that parents can apply immediately.
Why Do My Children Keep Doing That?
This session is very interactive in style. Using different types of hats as metaphors for the reasons children misbehave, parents and teachers are taught how to crack the code of their children's misbehavior and come to an understanding of:
- the child's hidden motivation
- the child's "true belief" that is being expressed
- the way parents and teachers unknowingly react in ways that maintain or worsen the misbehavior
This workshop is always popular as parents and teachers see children in a much more positive and encouraging manner. Time is spent offering solutions that can be implemented immediately both at home and school.
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry
This presentation will discuss the special relationship that siblings have and the underlying dynamics that can fuel the fights between them. Parents will learn ways to diminish rather than intensify competition and rivalry and move towards more harmonious and loving relationships within the family.
Power Struggles: Who is in charge here anyway?
A presentation that will shed light on why parents and children lock horns in power struggles! Parents will learn ways to move from a win / lose conflict situation to one of cooperation and problem solving. Specific skills will be introduced.

Other Topics Include:

Briefcase, Bibs and Booties
Honey, I Wrecked The Kids
Raising The Responsible Child
Breaking The "Good Mom" Myth

References:

"Your presentation was just what the 'financial doctor' ordered - from my vantage point the audience was very engaged and interested. We have already received feedback about the event, with one long time attendee explained that this was the best Saturday @ Rogers event they had attended. I think that speaks volumes!" Bart Koziewicz, Rogers Communications.

"On behalf of all the Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs staff, I wanted to thank you for being a part of our 2011 Provincial Conference - being reviewed as our best to date. We have been getting wonderful feedback about your workshop." NLOWE, March 2011

"I learned so much from your presentation! I now know how to approach my personal and business finances without fear. Your tips were excellent." Chloe McDonald, NLOWE participant, March 2011

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