Family Speaker
Dr. Shirin Sherkat Psy.D. will guide you in your efforts to avoid power struggles with your kids as she gives you strategies that will help:
Reduce talking back
Motivate your kids
Result in order in your home
Reduce defiance
Increase enjoyment in your family Continue reading
Importance of Play
“Free Play”—two of my favorite words in the English language, put together!
To a child, free play is so crucial, not because it in fact builds character and is necessary for social, cognitive and emotional development, but because it’s FUN!
What is Free Play? Continue reading
Speaker Author
As a parent strategist, my aim is to help parents, who are ready to set aside power struggles with kids who are driving them crazy, learn simple and effective ways to make family life a whole lot better.
I want to help parents who are tired of meltdowns, tantrums and kid who defy, ignore, fail to cooperate or follow through on their commitments Continue reading
Kids Getting Bullied
Getting your kid to talk to you about a problem can be challenging, especially if they are being bullied.
You feel frustrated that your kid won’t share what’s going on and you can’t help him/her with the problem. You may even fear for his/her safety.
What is an effective way to encourage your kid to talk about problems? Continue reading
Parent Worshop
As a Parent Strategist I realize that all kids are not created the same, and all parents are not created the same. Each one has their own individual challenges in the “family” scenario.
It is my mission to honor children and empower parents Continue reading
Guest Speaker
My mission is to honor children and empower parents with proven, road-tested and simple parenting techniques that reduce struggles and add more joy for every member of the family.
I have been a guest speaker for parenting workshops, conferences, schools and parenting groups, and would enjoy the opportunity to speak to your audience. Continue reading
Child Bully
Do you want to create a leader in your kid, not a bully?
Then make sure that your kids are skilled in:
Coping with change
Asserting themselves
Having empathy Continue reading
New Years Resolution
“The child supplies the power, but the parents have to do the steering.” ~ Benjamin Spock
Whether you are a single parent or part of a parent team, you always want the best for your kids.
There is no better way to give your children the best than by being a happy parent. Continue reading
Kids Behavior
Holiday season means lots of change in your kids’ daily schedules. Some children react to this with change in their behavior:
Outbursts
Non-compliance
Whining
Sleep issues many other unwanted behaviors. Continue reading
Holiday Spirit
You can share the spirit of the holidays with your kids!
This is a magical time of year. It doesn’t have to be all about spending money you don’t have, getting stressed and over-scheduling your family.
Your family traditions can embrace the spirit of the season and focus on: Continue reading
