5 Ways to Raise a "Good Enough" Child
 
JAN DENISE is a syndicated columnist whose "Inside Relationships" column appears throughout the US and Canada. A motivational speaker and workshop leader, she is author of a new book, Innately Good: Dispelling the Myth that You're Not (Health Communications, 2009)
www.innatelygood.com
 
How many times have you told your ebullient child he's too loud or too active? How often have you told your contemplative, cautious child not to be a scaredy-cat and so shy? The average child hears 432 negative statements per day to only 32 positive statements. Such negative brainwashing adversely affects children - and the adults they grow into. In this program Jan Denise shares some vital information and tips for parents to help them avoid falling into the 'disempowering parenting trap'.
 
Topics include:

• Where the myth that we're 'not good enough' comes from
   
  
• How to counter negative and demeaning messages from families, religious authorities, significant others and bosses
   
  
• 5 Ways to reinforce the message that your children are good enough
   
  
• Teaching children how to not personalize rejection
   
  
• Encouraging children's individuality