Alyson Schafer - Parent Expert

Raising a Boy? You MUST come see Barry MacDonald Speak in Richmond Hill

I promised to bring you Adlerian resources and true to my word I want to tell you about a wonderful fellow Adlerian from BC who specializing in raising (and teaching) boys.  His name is Barry MacDonald.  His website is www.mentoringboys.com.   He has a book "Boy Smarts" and a fabulous free e-newsletter.  He is also coming to Ontario to speak!  If you are a teacher, or if you are raising a boy ( or living with a man, working with a man, or want to be a man) this is a MUST SEE presentation.   

Barry spoke last year to a sold out house and immediately agreed to come back.   He is funny, the presentation is full of fabulous visuals and you will have so many "ah ha" moments and new ideas of how to handle situations with your boys differently.  Well - heck - I can't say enough.   If you can't attend, please pass the word and his flyer around to your friends / schools / community centers / daycares that the "boy guru" is in town and tickets will sell out!  Order box office tickets today.

Jump-Start Your Parenting This Fall

Hey, I am back! I took most of the summer off to honour the importance of "work-life balance". I am rejuvenated and excited to tell you what we've got in store for this fall. After all, back-to-school is like the "New Year" for families isn't it? It's a natural time to renew our commitments to being all we can be as a family. Or maybe just getting back on a schedule!

If you want to jump-start your own parenting, I have lots going on that you should check out:

The Parenting Show on Roger's TV 

We're back for our 5th season starting Monday Sept 14th. This is a live call-in TV show that airs every Monday on Roger's from 2pm - 3pm ET. Call me with your parenting questions!  1-877-222-5310. You can catch repeats of the show throughout the week. Check the schedule in your area for times, or watch any of the past shows at your convenience on the web.

Alyson's Parenting Bootcamp

If you prefer a small group format and more personalized help with your parenting issues, why not attend one of my intensive Parenting Bootcamp weekends.  Registration is now open for three courses in Toronto. By the way, I offer a 10% discount to anyone who follows me on twitter or is a Facebook friend, so don't forget to follow me there if you haven't already.

International Appearances

I am presenting at the South Carolina Adlerian Society Annual Conference in Mrytle Beach in September.

I am presenting for the Parent Encouragement Program in Washington in October.

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You can find my latest book, "Honey I Wrecked The Kids" on Kindle (US only)

Daily Parent Tips from Alyson

If you want a little daily parenting tip of less than 140 characters (as well as finding out what I am eating for dinner and watching on TV) you can follow me on Twitter! Yes, I am on Facebook too and would love have you as a Facebook friend as well.  Check out my pics (even from my university days!)

Reminders of Upcoming Show Topics on The Parenting Show

If you want to chat to other parents following the advice of The Parenting Show and get notified of upcoming show topics so you can prepare your questions or set your PVR, join The Parenting Show Facebook group.

And of course you can always find tips, techniques and resources at alyson.ca.  

I hope you find this information helpful and share it with your friends.

Happy Parenting!

Alyson