Elisabeth Stitt—Speaker and Parenting Coach

 

EXPERT PARENTING SUPPORT FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES, PARENTS OR CLIENTS

Elisabeth Stitt inspires parents. As the founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching Elisabeth gives parents the confidence they need to create the happy, harmonious homes they desire and deserve.

Elisabeth speaks kid. She has made a life-long study of what engages kids effectively, and now she puts her 25+ years of teaching experience to work instructing parents in exactly what to say and do as parents. Hers in not a theoretical approach: Her clients learn to use their bodies, voices and imaginations to connect successfully with their kids.

As author of the book Parenting as a Second Language, Elisabeth emphasizes that parenting is not innate. Historically we learned parenting as part of social communities. Now we are much more isolated and spend hours working. That’s why busy parents seek out Elisabeth to efficiently learn the building blocks they need to raise well-adjusted, successful adults.

Elisabeth motivates audiences with her energetic personality and passion for parenting and her deep empathy for the challenges parents face today.

Call (650) 248-8916 or email elisabeth@elisabethstitt.com to check availability.

SPEAKER TOPICS

4 CHALLENGES MODERN PARENTS FACE THAT KEEP THEM YELLING, NAGGING AND ARGUING WITH THEIR KIDS

Part of parents’ overwhelm is that people who are not in the parenting trenches right now don’t get it: They just don’t get how much harder parenting is today compared to even 10 years ago.  Bosses and managers who have never had kids certainly don’t get the particular stresses of parenting. The purpose of this talk is to show both parents and the people interacting with them how to address today’s challenges, so together we can help children thrive.

Elisabeth's highly-rated, power-packed teaching includes:

·       How society does not support families and what you can do about it

·       How parenting by an achievement “checklist” adds to anxiety and overwhelm

·       How to be a playful parent to bring back the joy of parenting and really connect to your kids so they feel seen, heard and acknowledged

·       How to parent successfully despite Covid-19

SETTING YOUR KIDS UP FOR SUCCESS SO THEY DON’T NEED CONSEQUENCES (AND WHAT TO DO IF THEY DO NEED THEM)

Other than taking away their kids’ electronics, parents often feel at a loss for what makes an effective consequences. What if you didn’t need consequences? When they do enough pre-teaching and anticipation, most of the time parents can prevent trouble before it even begins. Parents can problem solve with their kids ahead of time and negotiate agreements that their children actually want to up hold.

In her talk or interview, Elisabeth will answer some of these valuable questions and more:

·       How to identify problem situations

·       How to brainstorm and roll play with kids so they can rehearse what is expected of them

·       How to use the question “How do you want me to be about that?” to elicit children’s own solutions for shifting their behavior.

3 STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING: CLARITY, CONNECTION AND CONSISTENCY 

This talk provides an overview of the pillars of effective parenting: clarity, connection and consistency. Clarity provides your road map so you know where you're going; connection provides the warmth that is the glue that holds the family together, and consistency provides the firm limits your kids need to learn to regulate themselves emotionally. These are the foundations that are essential to parenting successfully at each age and stage.

Here Elisabeth outlines her essential guidelines for parents. The learn

·       How to identify and prioritize their core values

·       How to relate positively to kids even when they (or you!) are mad or upset

·       How to build your parenting muscle so your kids can rely on you and trust you 100%

PARTIAL LIST OF PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

Ryan Ranch Children’s Center (Monterey, CA)

Los Altos Recreation Department (Los Altos, CA)

Good Neighbor Montessori (Palo Alto, CA)

The Elizabeth Ames Nursery School at Wheaton College (Norton, MA)

 Mountain View Whisman School District (Mountain View, CA)

Bright Horizons (Portland, ME),

 Pine Grove School (Falmouth, ME)

Workshop for Youth (Austin, TX)

Green Little Sprouts (Austin, TX)

Bright Horizons at Cisco (San Jose, CA)

Albertson Grocery Chain (Northern CA)

 

TESTIMONIALS

“It was wonderful to hear you speak last night. Time flew and even over Zoom you had us all holding on to your every word- thank you! We have to have you back at CMS! :)

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. I know you suggested active listening as we interact with our children. Thank you for the active listening as you interacted with us last evening. I think you created a safe space for people to feel comfortable to share and ask.”

Shruti Dixit , Assemblies and Education Coordinator, Cupertino Middle School, Cupertino, CA

“Thank you for your amazing and very informative presentation.  All the ideas and suggestions for the family meeting were just so applicable in this times.  When you were talking, I was thinking, “Yes! We can do this,” because the examples you were saying were so real.  As you heard, our principal felt the same.  A BIG THANK YOU from our PTA president and the whole team team.”

Bindy Vijay, Assemblies and Education Coordinator, Stocklmeir Elementary School, Sunnyvale, CA

“The process of working with Elisabeth was flexible and smooth. She made accommodations to fit the schedule, and length of her virtual presentation, to fit the needs of the parents in our club. She provided practical follow through materials for us to continue the momentum of the virtual presentation. It is very clear that Elisabeth is passionate about helping parents, and she has the perfect background to do so! I look forward to keeping Elizabeth, and the parent tool kit she provided us with, as a resource for my family as we continue to grow and evolve.”  

Shae, San Bruno Parents Club Events Co-Coordinator, San Bruno, CA