Small Boat, Wide Sea

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From readers of Dr. Mumford's parenting book, "Small Boat, Wide Sea: Parenting in the 21st Century":

"You have put together an amazing amount of condensed thinking in a very readable form."

"Thank you for your book. . . I'm more of a big picture/principle guy myself and appreciate your wisdom on parenting."

"Thank you for writing a sensitive, down-to-earth parenting book. This should be a 'must read' for every parent of an infant, toddler, preschooler, elementary-age child or adolescent."

"I just finished reading your book and I cried at the end. . .I wish I'd had it earlier (when our little girl was one). How reassuring it would have been. There were parts that convicted me and others that left me standing tall. Through it all what struck me most was the importance of having a plan for our children's lives."

"I've read several chapters and feel like you've been at my house, following me around. . .I really like the format and the "rate yourself" sections. I do admit, even though I never want to, that my kids can be in charge and are parent deaf. I'm praying for strength to improve."

"I thoroughly appreciated the honesty and "right-on" way you discussed parenting and child development. I enjoyed it and have recommended it to others."

"I love your warm and witty writing style. I love your wisdom. I have only one plea after reading this book. 'Please, Dr. Mumford, write more!'"
WORKSHOPS FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY TEACHER

Multi-media presentations offering salient information, sound principles, and research-supported practices for those committed to teaching effectively in the 21st century. Multi-media presentations offering salient information, sound principles, and research-supported practices for those committed to teaching effectively in the 21st century.

Judy Ann Mumford, Ph.D ~ Facilitator


For Administrators, Parents, Teachers, and Staff

The State of the Twenty-First Century Family

Many children and youth are succumbing to the pressures of growing up in a self-indulgent and chaotic culture.  This presentation provides a pragmatic, in-depth, and painfully realistic look at the multiple societal forces bombarding today’s families.  Participants are encouraged to consider the implications of these dynamics in the educational setting.

For Preschool Teachers

Entitlement & the 21st Century Child

Does it seem the distinction between needs and wants has gotten incredibly blurred in recent decades?  Societal pressures as well as adult indulgence have led children to believe that the world owes them, simply because they exist.  This session addresses (a) the factors that promote children’s egocentricity; (b) the potential negative impact on  children; and, (c) principles and practices that counter children’s sense of entitlement and promote healthy development.

Early Childhood Experiences and Adolescent Choices: Making the Connection

Do personal and contextual factors during early childhood predispose children to poor choices as adolescents?  How can early childhood educators identify risk factors and attempt to counter them with protective factors?  This  interactive session will attempt to inform, validate and equip early childhood educators in their critical roles in the lives of young children.

For Teachers of Grades K through Five

Discipline: Moving beyond the Brain Stem

Effective discipline helps children develop self-discipline as it guides them from passive and/or aggressive brain stem responses to internal structure that leads to appropriate behavior.  This session presents principles of effective discipline followed by opportunity for participants to determine how these principles can be put into practice.

Can You Hear Me Now?  Communicating with Children and Their Parents

Clear and open communication with children, as well as their parents, is integral to fostering healthy relationships and atmospheres conducive to learning.  Understanding and practicing simple keys of communication can lead to positive student social, emotional, and academic outcomes.

For Teachers of Grades Six through Eight

Pre-Adolescence: What a Ride!

Pre-adolescents are characterized by uneven brain growth, dramatic physical changes, wildly fluctuating emotions, and rampant insecurities.  How do all these confusing simultaneous changes impact students’ thoughts, behaviors, and academic success?  This interactive session will facilitate understanding of this complex stage of development and include participant discussion of how to effectively teach middle school/junior high students, thereby improving academic achievement.

FEE

Facilitator fee is $250/session, plus lodging and travel from DeBary, FL (if applicable).  All sessions can be tailored to meet the host organization’s needs.  Speeches are 30-40 minutes in length and workshops are 75-90 minutes.

FEEDBACK FROM WORKSHOP ATTENDEES

Dr. Mumford was extremely knowledgeable and an effective communicator.

I enjoyed the workshop immensely.

Thank you for your wonderful information.

Very entertaining and informative.

Fantastic!  Not enough time!

I appreciate your stand on moral absolutes.

It was interesting to see common sense laid out like this.

Very informative and up-to-date information.

Enjoyed the brainstorming!

Great presentation—enjoyable and challenging!

The slides had a good balance—not too wordy yet clear and memorable.

Makes you want more!

Great job!

I loved it!

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