SESSION TOPICS

Session Topics | Christian Topics | Workshops

Conferences include up to 3 keynote presentations from the following:

Parents with a Purpose         

• Where have all the parents gone?
• Being the person we want our children to become
• Engaging our children; not entertaining them
• Coaching instead of cheerleading our kids

Reassessing the Goal of Parenting

• Debunk the current emphasis on self-esteem in raising kids
• Turn our children from “the mirror” and lead them to “the window”
• Enough is never enough
• Offer children an “others-centered” approach rather than a self-centered one
• Raise children with self-respect, not self-esteem

The School of Respect
Children have deep soul questions that must be satisfied by their parents in order to grow into self-respecting adults:

• Tots establish trust through a set schedule
• Tykes establish security through recognition and attention
• Tweens establish obedience through a relationship with parents
• Teens establish self-respect through responsibility

Bumping Your Child Off Self-Center

• Starting where you are
• Taking charge of your child
• Meeting their needs, not all their wants
• Building family togetherness

Educating the Heart

• Teaching forgiveness
• Teaching generosity
• Teaching gratitude
• Teaching compassion

Rebuilding Our World

• What went wrong?
• Loving your community  
• Family projects for the community
• Raising children to make a difference in the world

Building Family Togetherness (tutorial meal)

• The family supper
• Movies with a purpose
• Family craft ideas
• Table manners for your home
• Respectfulness and connectedness at the family table

Single Parents With a Purpose

• Keeping priorities straight
• Conquering bitterness
• Avoiding rebellion
• Removing fear

Fees are determined by the type and size of hosting organization, location of event, and anticipated number of participants. To receive your speaking fee, please complete the information in Schedule a Conference and submit to our office.