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“Character education through Kohlberg-inspired questions is a valuable tool for parents and teachers.”
“Fun stories! Quality questions for quality discussions! A superb tool for building character in children.”
“Ingenious and thought-provoking. Everyone wishes they had someone like Jean in their family.”
“A practical guide for parents, educators and anyone who cares about children.”
“A must for classrooms and parents alike!”
“This is one of the best ideas I've encountered. It is important to have many parents read her book and learn.”
“Jean's 4-Point Plan helps parents listen, understand, and empathize with their child – experiences necessary for the development of healthy self-esteem.”
“Jean creates fun opportunities to help your children develop social and emotional maturity – essentials of good character.”
“Jean always makes her presentations fun as well as informative; the time flies by and you don't want it to end!”
“Jean gave a very interesting, clear presentation. She is an excellent communicator.”
“Great presentation. Keeps audience interested and wanting more.”
“Excellent stories: well organized; clear handouts; thoughtful presentation; engaged the audience.”
“Jean takes an idea and clearly moves the group along. Very smooth! She is gracious in her approach.”
“Jean cares very much about children and supporting the people who nurture children. Her heart, authority, and experience make for a warm and interesting presentation.”
“Your presentation was easy to understand, fun to participate in while chocked full of helpful tips. Many educators definitely need your class.”
“I found your presentation very informative and inspirational. It suggested ways to improve communication with children and how to be a more effective parent to foster ethical behavior.”
“Jean is one truly dynamic speaker.”
“Awesome, very informative and refreshing.”
“I am amazed at how well Jean listens to people. Her ability to really hear what is being said is a gift.”
“Jean is a well-informed and articulate speaker who delivers her message in a warm and friendly style.”
“Jean embodies a high degree of trustworthiness and professionalism.”
“Jean is an excellent presenter—very clear and concise.”
“It is a pleasure to be involved in projects with you, Jean. You make them fun! This has truly been one of the best experiences of my life.”
“I bought Jean Tracy's Family Meeting Diary three months ago, and now I wish I had bought it ten years ago! Already it has become a good habit, a streamlined method for solving family problems and planning family fun. The format of the Diary makes it easy to follow.”
“My family had 'family meetings' before getting this book, but after using the book, I can see how much more productive they could be. Now all members of the family contribute to the meeting instead of what seems like the same person doing all of the talking.”
“Jean's 4-Point Plan helps parents ask, listen, understand, and discuss with their child in Character Building on BackTalk Street - experiences necessary for the development of healthy self-esteem.”
“As a parent, parent educator and family counselor I love working with Character Building on BackTalk Street and Jean Tracy! The material in each chapter provides me with an easy and fun way to approach tough topics like bullying behavior, gossiping, and lying (and many others). The stories allowed me to approach a 'sore subject' like tattling from the third person perspective, and then guided me to more personal insights through the questions posed at the end of the stories. And what child, of any age, doesn't love stickers for a job well done!”
“I recommend that parents take a serious look at Jean Tracy's 'Social Skills Kit' as a helpful tool to teach their children social skills. As a 55-year old parent of a nine year old, I wish I would have had someone teach me these skills.”
“I have found that with the busy schedules our family has, Macy craves structure and having specific daily chores to be responsible for and the act of checking them off each time gives her a real sense of importance.”
“Jean Tracy's, Social Skills kit is packed with valuable information that teaches kids socials skills, decision-making skills, friendship skills, and more. Her easy to learn skills are great for adults too.”
“The children 'GLOW' when I tell them an affirmation and why I feel that way, we also feel close as a family, because it is something we are doing together and makes us think of each other. I will continue using it.”
“We all want to be appreciated and valued. I am excited to have these tools (ideas, examples) to bless/gift my 8 grandchildren.”
“This Character Building Kit is terrific! I've been talking to parents about letting their kids do what they can for themselves a lot lately. So many parents, especially mothers, take on too much responsibility and rob their kids of the opportunity to learn.”
“Jean Tracy's 'See it, Sense it, Say it' Goal-Setting Kit takes teaching visualization to kids to a new level. It's also a wonderful and easy tool for people of all ages. Thank you, Jean.”
“Our family uses this book to look back at where we've come from in weeks past and look ahead to where we want to be. The Diary is a tool used to build our family's communication. It acts as a bridge of communication between our kids and ourselves.”
“Thank you for the Affirmations Kit. I love it. The suggested affirmations are experiences we can all relate to on the daily basis. I love the reminders on the little things that we could show appreciation for and don't think of them often.”
“Jean Tracy's Character Building Kit brings to light the importance of relationships in influencing and guiding our children's behavior. The use of 'nonmaterial bonding rewards' is a refreshing reminder that kids treasure time with the adults.”
“Jean, your Dilemma Discussion Kit creates thoughtful and fun character building time for families. Your ideas for helping kids to think through their lives are invaluable and so easy for parents to use.”
“The Chore Chart Kit is an easy-to-use tool for parents and kids to help turn things around at home.”
“Thank you for the Problem Solver Kit. I love your recommendations on how we can allow our kids to solve their own problems. When I let them take on responsibilities, it actually helps them build self-esteem and confidence in their abilities.”
“When children feel as if their emotions are in control instead of vice-versa, this is often a response to what they're telling themselves. With increased awareness and hopeful strategies, change can definitely happen. Jean Tracy's Thought-stopping Kit offers that change.”
“I was so impressed with the kidsdiscuss.com website that I decided to sign up for the newsletter immediately. It looks great, is easy to use, and is such a wonderful resource for parents and kids. Jean's approach to building character has stood the test of wisdom.”
“I love this woman's sensibilities: her advice is pure gold. As a mom who was a bullied child, I think this topic is ultra-important.”
“Thank you for sending me your character builders. They are wonderful and remind me to send folks to your website. What a great tool!”
“This is awesome. The problem is stated concisely and memorably and so is the solution. I love the line, 'you are the honey.' I had a feeling of relief just reading it, like OK, this is doable, and I don't have to be super parent.”
“This 3-D Activity is another good newsletter item. I'll bet people begin to look forward to getting them and start to tell friends about them.”
“Thank you for sending me these tips. It really helps to remind me to think before I respond and react.”
“Your last newsletter was exactly on the topic- Chores- that is an issue now for us. I'll let you know how we are doing.”
“I just forwarded your letter to a friend of mine with 2 kids. You are one giving amazing support, ideas, and tools to mothers!”
“You are such a wise sage! I needed this one...forget the kids...this is for me!”
“I am a home school mom so I have more opportunity speak into my children's lives, but even so it's great to add in the extras when they are not expecting it!”
“Thanks for all your helpful ideas. I love the rewards that don't cost money, we are using them! What a wonderful mentor you are to Mom's and Dad's. God Bless you.”
“What a great newsletter. I love the Time Out examples you used and why you used them and how they worked. Your newsletter is fun to read while being informative and helpful. I wish you great success with it all.”
“You keep hitting them out of the park, honey. I will definitely be ordering the Family Meeting Diary for Xmas for a couple of young families I know.”
“Love your newsletter and website so much I have shared it with my MOMS Club. I sure hope they are getting as much from it as my husband and I are.”
“Your newsletter was fantastic as usual!!!! And, I simply love seeing the pictures of your book signing.”
“Thank you for the great parenting information you so selflessly share. It's a real help for me as a single parent to periodically ground my instincts.”
“It never seems to fail that when I am at the end of my rope (with 2 kids who seem to fight a lot), your email arrives with really useful, thoughtful and helpful advice. I always feel calmer and more able to be a better parent after reading your email.”
“I truly enjoyed our time together and feel confident in the fact that you are a phenomenal teacher, parent and woman. I especially appreciated your genuine insight on relationships and the ways of the world.”
“Beth emailed your newsletter. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and thought it was such a great service for parents with the challenging job of raising children today.”
“I learned that when I help myself I actually help my kids. I learned to listen to my children, to be aware of what they are saying. I also learned the difference between being 'mean' and being firm.”
“Now that I have attended your parenting classes and heard your examples and stories, I feel confident in applying your parenting skills and techniques. Your techniques are very effective in building character and raising happy children.”
“I'm pleased that Scotty, my son, said he got a lot out of these classes, especially in expressing himself. I feel that Jean is a person who really cares. I wish we could have more one on one time.”
“The question, 'What advice would you give another kid?' is such a great tool when talking to my children about their own misbehaviors.”
“Jean's list of Non-Material Bonding Rewards is a perfect reminder of what we imagined doing with our kids before we had them. Although it is easier to buy them rewards, the ones on her list are priceless. Thank you again for your wisdom & generosity.”
“I really appreciated attending Jean's classes, both as a professional working with families and as a parent myself. Jean is a natural educator blending lecture, with interactive role-playing and story-telling. She is a good listener while also guiding the audience with the best parenting skills.”
“I'm so glad I participated. I loved the discussions and I love your methods and how they broke down into solutions.”
“Being a participant in Jean's Character Building Classes has been a great and rewarding experience. My son and I have enjoyed the non-material bonding rewards. We now spend each evening doing something together.”
“Jean's Character Building Classes, offered at the Family Support Center, gave me a perfect opportunity to share and pass on her techniques, such as asking the question, 'How can I be kind and firm?' to the parents of the 3-5 year olds with whom I work.”