3 R’s of Parenting; Respect, Resilience, Responsibility (Almost FREE CLASSES)

Announcing INA’s Fall 
2013 Virtual Learning SeriesWith
Doctor G, Deborah Gilboa, M.D. “3 R’s of Parenting; Respect, Resilience, Responsibility  in Children, Charges, and Employees” 

You’ve met her at the INA Annual Conference, and now Parenting Expert and board certified family physician Deborah Gilboa, M.D., aka “Doctor G,” has teamed with the INA to presentINA’s Fall 2013 Virtual Learning Series based around her 3’R’s of parenting;:Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. 

“We live in a busy world.  Parents and caregivers rarely get to hit the pause button and learn new skills and information on age appropriate topics.  The key to raising kids who can launch successfully, lies in character building,” says Doctor G.   “These webinars are intended to further empower parents and care givers.  My goal is to validate and appreciate the difference that they make in their kids’ lives through intentional parenting.  When parents are effective, kids get healthier!”

Each 90-minute stand-alone webinar focuses on a character trait, rational and real life age specific application of the 3R’s. This webinars series can be experienced individually or as a package.  Participants are invited to join one, two, or all three webinars.   The three webinars are open to the public as well as INA members. Members may register free of charge by logging into their nanny.org account and completing the form on the "My Home" page.  Non-members may participate by either purchasing  individual webinar sessions or a package of all three sessions through the INA e-store www.nanny.org/estore-webinars , or by joining the INA.

Webinar dates and topics:

• Webinar One: Teach Respect       September 15, 2013       Time: 9pm EST/6pm PST
  Teach Respect. It's not what you say, but how you say it! Back to school means back to basics with character building skills.  Kids and adults both need help to interact respectfully. Doctor G gives concrete tips and tools to teach respectful behavior, towards others and oneself! 
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYJXXHPKtM4
• Webinar Two: Resilience       October 20, 2013       Time: 9pm EST/6pm PST  
  Teach Resilience. Life flows better when we have the tools we need to handle the tough stuff. Setbacks and challenges will arise and Doctor G explains how to lay the groundwork for resilience, while managing obstacles when they occur.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqSHY5kD7sI·      
  
  
• Webinar Three: Responsibility       November10, 2013       Time: 9pm EST/6pm PST  
  Teach Responsibility. A good work ethic can be the difference between surviving and thriving. Doctor G shares activities and tips to pass on a responsible attitude to charges, employees, and loved ones! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzSw5kXwGOE

Doctor G empowers parents to increase their knowledge and activate their existing parenting instincts. Sometimes, these skills get dampened by stress, doubt and guilt with the pace and volume of everyday activities.  “We all want to raise kids to be people that we respect and admire,” says Doctor G.

Doctor G is the author of three “little books,” and her upcoming book will be published during Fall 2014 by Demos Publishing. She offers workshops, seminars, virtual events, and more to meet the needs of parents worldwide who reach out with their parenting concerns and questions. A board certified family physician, she is the creator and author of askdoctorg.com, an online resource for parents. Doctor G is a regular contributor to Pittsburgh Today Live, PBS’ iQ Smartparent, and numerous print and on-line publications including Huffington Post and Parents.com.  www.askdoctorg.com .

Beth Weise

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