Happy Helpers! Encouraging Confidence and Better Behavior through Increased Responsibility

Have you been concerned about children you care for who:

• Struggle to do a task and then simply give up or whine for help?
• Exhibit needy and demanding behavior, needing constant validation and attention?
• Act helpless when asked to complete a task?
• Is unkind and inconsiderate to others?
• Refuse to help or complete self-care tasks on their own?

I was surprised to learn one major reason for these behaviors is related to the well-meaning self-esteem movement! Join us to learn more about this critical topic.  

To find out more, sign up for our live webinar or on-demand courses on this topic.  YOU CHOOSE - Take Part 1, Part 2 or BOTH for a big discount!

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Series Information: 

Part 1: Building Healthy Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence (March 18 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am CST)

Discover the important elements of fostering healthy self-esteem while building the self-confidence needed to take on challenges. Gain insight into the dark side of self-esteem and learn proven methods to ensure children not only feel good, but also do well. Explore methods to increase effective praise that builds the "can do" attitude needed to ensure future success. Label methods to increase problem-solving skills and promote a trusting and responsive relationship that will reduce challenging behaviors.

MN - Approved for KCF II.C  Promoting Social and Emotional Development (2 Hours)

NY- Approved for Child Growth and Development (1 Hour) & Environment and Curriculum (1 hour)

Part 2: Happy Helpers! Promoting Self-Confidence & Better Behavior through Increased Responsibility (March 18 from 10:45 am - 12:45 pm CST)

Identify four proven methods to build important self-confidence and a “can do” attitude in young children. Explore what chores and self-care you can expect of children age 2-8 years and discover ways to build young children’s ability to complete chores successfully. Collect tools to increase responsibility and gain cooperation without bribery, nagging, or threats. Through these real-life strategies, you will avoid overindulgence, decrease power struggles, and increase positive behavior in the children you care for.

MN - Approved for KCF II.C  Promoting Social and Emotional Development (2 Hours)

NY- Approved for Child Growth and Development (.5 Hour) & Environment and Curriculum (1.5 hours)During this special 

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If you attend the entire 4-hour session live webinar session, you will

• Gain an understanding of one major reason these behaviors are occurring and what you can do to ensure positive outcomes for all
• Collect strategies to reduce whining and needy behavior and promote kind and thoughtful behavior
• Explore methods to build problem-solving skills and a confident  "can do" attitude in children of all ages, especially when children struggle to complete a task
• Learn helpful ways to increase responsibility and gain cooperation with cleanup and incorporate other helpful "jobs" for children in early childhood settings
• Identify methods to promote a trusting and responsive relationship that will reduce challenging behaviors and send the children you care for on the road to success, today in your care and into adulthood!
• Receive quality early childhood training hours - All participants who fully complete the course will receive a training hours certificate for 2-training hours for each webinar

Build the type of self-assurance that leaves kids confident as well as kind, empowered, and open to take on challenges. You will promote positive behavior, reduce challenging behaviors, and ensure positive outcomes for all children!

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You gain 2 training hours for each webinar!

All participants who fully complete the course will receive a training certificate for 2-training hours for each webinar. To receive your training hours, you will need to log in to Zoom to participate in chats/polls  as you apply the concepts to your environment and complete a brief evaluation survey.  Participants must not miss more than 15 minutes of the session.  During the session, you must not be responsible for the care of young children or driving a car.

100% Approved in both MN (Develop-MNCPD/Achieve) and NY for 2-training hours (Meet OCFS training requirements, Quality Assured, and count towards NYS Regulatory Training Requirements).  Participants from MN and NY will receive entry into Develop or Aspire, if needed, within two business days of completing the course.

If you need any assistance registering or have questions,  simply reach out to Krista, Administrative Director at: admin@thriving-together.com  Visit the website to see all upcoming courses and on-demand anytime learning opportunities!  - https://www.thriving-together.com/webinars

We hope you can join us for this fun and informative learning opportunity!

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FAQ:

• Are these trainings approved in Develop and Aspire? YES! All of our live webinars are approved in Develop/MNCPD-Achieve and Aspire (All are considered "Quality Assured" trainings that count toward NYS regulatory training requirements.)
• How long does Develop/Aspire entry take? Develop/Aspire entry occurs within 1 business day after you finish the course survey.
• Do you offer a discount for groups? Yes! If you sign up five or more, we give an additional 10% of the series rate.
• Do you have a self-paced learning option? YES! We also offer the Building Health Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence course “as you wish”. This fun and easy learning format is recommended by 100% of participants! Find out more here and/or watch an informational video at: https://www.thriving-together.com/on-demand

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100% of participants recommend

Participant Feedback:

• "It was a great experience and I took away many great ideas I can immediately apply to my work with young children." - Tammy O., Childcare Provider
• "Raelene is a wonderful knowledgeable instructor who gets everyone prepared before the Webinar, keeps everyone happily interactive during the Webinar, and gives great resources and videos for information after the Webinar :)" - Crystal P., Childcare Provider
• "I like how engaging Raelene is.  I feel like i walk away with much more useful advice then any other standard developmental class that I have taken!" - Michelle F., Childcare Provider
• "Very thought provoking and definitely gives you practical ideas you can easily adapt into your program." - Jodi S., Childcare Provider
• The tips and tricks, along with everyone else's input, was so useful and I can't wait to bring it back to my kids!" - Childcare Provider
• “There is no better person to learn from than Raelene! She's easy to understand, compassionate, and knowledgeable! Her classes are fun!" - Childcare Provider
• "Fun, informative way to learn important information that I can easily use in my classroom." - Childcare Provider
• “Raelene was very knowledgeable and had us all well prepared days before the webinar. Raelene connects us with stories to the topics which I love because that is a good way and how I learn. Raelene makes this experience fun and easy for everyone! :) ” - Childcare Provider

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Training Hours

Participants will receive a training certificate (and entry into Develop or Aspire, if needed) within two business days of attending the webinar, fully participating, and filling out the short post-webinar survey.  For training hours, you will need to participate in chats, polls, and a question/answer time as you apply the concepts to your environment. To receive training hours, participants must not miss more than 15 minutes of the session.

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More about your presenter:

Raelene Ostberg is the Founder of Thriving Together, an organization dedicated to designing and delivering fun, engaging, and inspiring learning experiences to support early childhood educators in their critical work. Raelene spent 25 working with families and 18 years working in early childhood classrooms. She obtained a M.Ed. in Family Education and B.A. in Theater from the University of Minnesota.  In every class offered at Thriving Together, participants gain hands-on tools they can start applying right away, in a fun and engaging format. Participants love Raelene’s energy, enthusiasm, and theatrical storytelling that bring proven strategies to life. Her two signature online series "Working with Challenging Behaviors" and "Taming Those Terrific Toddlers" have over 10 years of positive reviews with 100% of participants recommending these transformative courses. Raelene is a Motivational Speaker, Achieve Master Trainer, New York State Training and Technical Assistant Professional, Licensed Parent Educator, Curriculum Designer, and Trainer Mentor.

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Technology Information

Worried about the tech?

• If needed, set up a time to test your connection before that day to go over any questions or concerns you might have by emailing Krista, Administrative Director at: admin@thriving-together.com
• If you are unfamiliar with the format, join Raelene five minutes before the webinar to go over the course expectations or view the video at https://youtu.be/b169sCfhtkg

To participate in these interactive live Zoom webinars, you simply need

• Zoom App:  Download the latest "Zoom Client for Meetings" App at https://zoom.us/download
• Internet connection: You need Broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) - Note, Zoom requirements periodically change. Please visit https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux for the latest.
• Speakers:  The presenter is on the webcam so you will need need built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth in order to hear the presentation.
• Computer or Tablet screen:  For this live webinar, the larger the screen the better.  It works great on a desktop, laptop, or tablet. A phone is not recommended.

You will not be seen or heard, so you do not need a microphone or video/webcam capability.  To find out more about this wonderful online learning format, view the video at - https://youtu.be/b169sCfhtkg

During this live, easy and engaging learning format, you will

• Have fun learning while you gain useful strategies you can use today with the young children you care for.
• Hear an engaging live presentation by Raelene Ostberg, Master Trainer and Founder of Thriving Together, on a live webcam with an insightful powerpoint presentation.
• Participate in interactive polls, chats, and a problem-solving session.
• Lower your stress, increase your success, and enhance your joy while caring for young children
• NOTE: *You will not be seen or heard (so you can even be in your pjs!)

We look forward to learning with you!