Let’s be honest…parenting and caring for children can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly hard all at the same time.
Between the tantrums, power struggles, big emotions and constant second-guessing, it’s easy for parents and educators to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.
That’s why I’m so passionate about offering workshops and presentations that help adults feel more calm, confident, connected and supported in their relationships with children.
My workshops are warm, engaging and filled with practical, relationship-based tools you can actually use in real life…especially during the hard moments when emotions are high, patience is low and nothing seems to be working.
Using a Positive Discipline and brain-based approach, I help parents and educators better understand children’s behavior while learning how to respond with more calm, connection and confidence.
Participants will learn how to:
• Respond instead of react
• Set loving, effective boundaries without constant power struggles
• Better understand what’s underneath challenging behavior
• Support emotional regulation and cooperation
• Build stronger relationships and deeper connection
…and so much more.
Whether I’m speaking to parents, preschool staff, educators or community groups, my goal is always the same…to provide realistic, actionable strategies that help adults feel more grounded, empowered and connected in their relationships with children.
Workshop & Presentation Topics
Parent Workshops
• From Conflict to Cooperation: Taking the Struggle Out of Power Struggles (most popular!)
• Positive Discipline for Toddlers
• Positive Discipline for Preschoolers
• Managing Sibling Rivalry
• Getting Kids to Listen Without Yelling, Nagging or Lecturing
• What to Do Instead of Punishment
• Mindful Parenting
• Turning the “Terrible Two’s” (and Three’s) into the Terrific Two’s (and Three’s)
• Personalized Workshops and Parenting Groups Available
Educator & Preschool Workshops
• The Power of Presence: Supporting Big Emotions & Impulsivity with Positive Discipline
• Connection Before Correction in the Classroom
• Understanding Challenging Behavior Through a Developmental Lens
• Supporting Emotional Regulation in Early Childhood Settings
• Practical Positive Discipline Tools for Preschool Teachers
• Customized Professional Development Workshops Available
Additional workshops and presentations can be customized to meet the unique needs of your school, preschool, parent group or organization.
If you’re looking for a workshop for your school, parent group or community, I’d love to help create something that feels meaningful, supportive and practical for your audience.
Please contact me at debbiezeichnerlcsw@gmail.com or call 858.822.8878 for more information.