Parenting Conference
finding greater clarity in parenting
mar 2-3, 2012
As a parent, do you ever feel like navigating the waters of childhood and adolescence is a confusing, twisting path? Do you wish your child came with an owner's manual?
Join us at the Parenting in HD conference, where you can learn practical skills for parenting and connect with other parents in your stage of life! You'll also gain training on how to be a spiritual leader in your home and how to raise godly children.
Dr. Steve Gerali, counselor, professor, author, speaker, and mentor, will speak on many topics relevant to any parent. With different talks and break out discussions, you will take away practical parenting skills that help you feel confident as your family transitions between the various stages of life. At the end of the conference we hope you feel a true sense of community that surrounds you, and comes along side you to raise your children.
Dr. Steven Gerali is globally recognized as an expert in the fields of Adolescence, Youth Ministry and Mentoring.
Gerali holds two doctorates (D.Phil.; DLitt) from Oxford Graduate School, U.S.A. in Religion & Societal Studies/Counseling Psychology with specialties in Adolescent Development and Disorders from Loyola University, Chicago. Most recently he served as Professor of Youth Ministry/Practical Theology and Director of undergraduate degree progam in Youth Ministry at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA.
Steve is published many times and has conducted continuing education seminars at and workshops for organizations such as Youth for Christ, International; the U.S. Military, professional Sports & Athletics organizations; Public school districts and private schools throughout the US, and Youth Specialties. His wit, understanding of teenagers and culture have positioned him to speak to High School and Junior High students, as well as youth workers and parents, world-wide.
Prior to his work in academia, Steve served for over 25 years as Pastor of Student Ministries in various churches including Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL.
Steve and his wife Jan live in Southern California and are now "empty-nesters". Their daughter, Andrea and her husband Matt; and their daughter Allison also reside nearby in Southern California.
SCHEDULE
Friday March 2
7-9 pm
For all parents: Steve Gerali general session:
- "Helping Your Marriage Weather the Stress of Parenting"
Saturday March 3
9 am - noon
For K-6 parents: Steve Gerali general session:
- "How to Raise Godly Children"
For parents of teens:
- facilitated breakout discussions for topics like:*
- Preparing to be empty nesters
- Preparing your kids for college
- Balancing family and child activities
- Parenting special needs teens
- Parenting in blended families
12 - 1 pm
- Lunch on your own
1 - 4 pm
For Parents of teens: Steve Gerali
- "Navigating the Teenage Years"
For K-6 parents:
- facilitated breakout discussions for topics like:*
- Parenting special needs children
- Parenting blended families
- Hard topics
- Balancing extra-curricular activities
confirmed breakout discussion topics
"Technology and Teens" — facilitated by Alex Wright"Balancing School, Extracurriculars and Faith" — facilitated by Kelly Thomsen
"Blended Families" — facilitated by Woody Underhill
"Hard Topics" — facilitated by Jill Cosgrave
Time slots TBD for the above breakouts.
cost
- Earlybird Rate (before Feb 20): $25 per person or $39 per couple
- Standard Rate: $30 per person or $44 per couple
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