Presentations

Dr. Louise Hart helps parents bring out the best in children—and in themselves. Her heartfelt and humorous anecdotes, engaging graphics, and upbeat, non-guilt-provoking style create instant rapport with audiences.

The troubles that show up in adolescence actually start early in life. To have healthy teenagers, therefore, parents must meet basic needs and nurture emotional connection early on. This workshop presents positive parenting information that can prevent “bad stuff” in families.

Topics include:
• The five critical emotional needs of children
• The leadership style essential for having cooperative kids
• How to communicate love so children feel loved
• Self-esteem building and protection skills
• Why perfectionism is not good for parents or kids

In this age of mixed-up priorities, it can be difficult to figure out what’s best for a child’s well-being. Fortunately, research provides clear answers. Close, loving relationships early on increase caring, connection, confidence, and cooperation. When a child's basic needs are met, discipline problems decrease and good feelings increase. This workshop gives an overview of the essentials that help families succeed.

"It's always easy to feel intimidated before taking a parenting class, but Louise made us feel right at home. There is so much to learn it can seem overwhelming, but she made it seem simple and easy to remember. What a great combination of wit, wisdom, and specific presentation of parenting skills!"  
— Libby Comeaux, attorney, Denver CO

The troubles that show up in adolescence actually start early in life.  When we connect the dots, what we need to do becomes clear.  To have healthy teenagers, we must nurture emotional connection from the beginning.  This workshop focuses on how to communicate and relate to kids in a way that creates a deeper connection and builds their social and emotional intelligence. 

"The presentation was absolutely marvelous. Dr. Hart brings out the best in all of us."
—Teacher, TX

Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back, to withstand hardship, to repair oneself.  It refers to the clusters of strengths that help people create a good life in spite of the bad stuff.  All youngsters are resilient, but with the overarching focus on what's wrong with them, it can be difficult for them to connect to their strengths—their resilience.  This session helps participants recall what helped them survive in past traumas—their “Saving Graces”—and embrace those unique resources for future challenges.

“The 'Fostering Resilience' workshop presented fresh ideas in a positive, uplifting manner.” 
—Gina Cerimele, ACSW, Director of Social Services, Charter Indianapolis Behavioral Health System

Self-esteem is a great gift that parents can develop with their children.  Parents play the most important role in their children’s self-esteem, which, in turn, shapes their behaviors.  It’s easy to be good when you feel good; and it’s easy to be bad when you feel bad. This interactive session explores the fundamentals of bolstering self-worth and self-regard, thereby preventing a host of troublesome behaviors.

"I have attended many seminars over the past 27 years and have never enjoyed or been fulfilled as much as I was by this one."
—Mona, Philadelphia PA