'Making a Difference in the Lives of Children' Series

Kids'/Students' Stress!

An eye-opener for adults as you learn the source of your childrens' stress. A child's stress test is presented as well as 20 practical strategies to help children deal with their stressors. This is an extremely important session for teachers, parents, grandparents, coaches, childcare workers - anyone who works with children. It's an ideal session for schools!

L.E.A.N. Active Kids!

Students look up to teachers as role-models. As teachers we influence students by what we say and do. The value of physical education and movement is undeniable yet statistics show that Canadian students are becoming more overweight each year. We need to develop lifelong habits of exercise and healthy eating in our students. This session is tailored specifically for teachers, administrators, and support staff who want to increase the amount of exercise, activity and influence the eating habits of their students. As a former physical education teacher, official, school and community coach, Dr. Sturdy draws on over 25 years of experience.

Hurried Parent/Hurried Child...Breaking the Cycle

As adults and parents, we are very busy! We ALL have work/career commitments, personal commitments, family commitments, aging parents, grandchildren (some of us), and wonder where the time is all going. This session is tailored specifically to parents who want to reflect on their priorities and these important issues. We all need to look at our busy lifestyles and what impact they are having on our own children. It's an ideal session for School Council groups!

10 Most Powerful Ways to Influence Kids

A session for everyone who deals with children! Practical insights are outlined on ways to influence how kids act, think and feel. Dr. Sturdy entertains and informs - using compassion and wit.

Working with Difficult Students

Learn about why students misbehave and how you can consciously respond - rather than react! This session will outline methods and techniques that can be implemented tomorrow!

EQAO Stress (Grade 3, 6, 9 students and parents)

Learn about the sources of stress your children/students are undergoing. How much stress are they presently dealing with and how can we as parents and teachers assist children/students as they deal with the stress of EQAO testing at school? Ideal for parents and teachers alike.