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Recommendation Letters

The University of Calgary Continuing Education
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Calgary Public Library
Recommendation Letter

Alberta School Council Association
Recommendation Letter

LifeSpeak Inc
Recommendation Letter

Calgary Preschool Teachers Association
Recommendation Letter

Speaking/Presentation Client List

Businesses
Petro-Canada/Suncor
Ernst and Young
Borden Ladner Gervais
Enbridge Corp
McNally Robinson Booksellers
Cadilac Fairview Mall (Market Mall)– Kids At Play - We Care Parenting Series
Global 2/7 Calgarys Child Parenting Segment Calgary Baby Show, 2008 and 2009
Lifespeak Canada Inc.
Bobebe stores (written articles)

Associations
Australian Breastfeeding Association
ACT ParentLine Association
Learning Disabilities Association of Calgary
Calgary Ups and Downs Association

Health
Alberta Health Services, Three Cheers for the Early Years, Curriculum development for “Terrific Toddlers”, and “Picky Eating” courses. Content contribution for “Growing Miracles” a general parenting manual for parents of children 0-6 years.
Alberta Health Services, (SACYHN) Southern Alberta Child & Youth Health Network – Community Education Service, Family &Community Resource Centre
Families Matter Society
Women’s Health Resources, Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services - Perinatal Education
Parents and Children Together Association
Western Rockyview Family and Community Resource Centre and Parent Link Centre
Golden Prairie Parent Link Centre
Wetaskiwin Parent Link Centre
Westlock Parent Link Centre
Calgary Attachment Parenting Group
Cochrane Attachment Parenting Group
Edmonton Attachment Parenting Group

Education
Alberta Home and School Council Association
The University of Calgary, Continuing Education
Calgary City Teachers Convention Association (CCTCA)
Calgary Preschool Teachers Convention Association (CPTCA)
Rockyview School Division
Further Education Society Alberta (FESA)
Rainbow Literacy Society of Vulcan
Calgary Public Library
Calgary Board of Education, Innovative Learning Centre, Home Education Division
Calgary Board of Education, Various Schools in Calgary and Area Banbury Crossroads School
Centre for Learning @Home, Christ the Redeemer School Division
CHSA - Calgary Home Schoolers Association
CHEERS – Calgary Home Educators Encouragement and Resource Society
Aga Khan Education Board for the Prairies

Helping Organizations
Optimist Club of Calgary
Calgary’s Child Magazine (written articles and speaking engagements)
Edmonton’s Child Magazine (written articles)
Alberta Parent Quarterly (written articles)
Adoption Options
Birthing Unlimited (written articles and speaking engagements)

Womens' Organizations
Ask Nancy
Girl Guides of Canada
Calgary Mom and Tots Fair
Wee Welcome Baby Club
Evaluation Comments

How has the class/presentation been useful to you or your family?

I am already seeing a tremendous improvement in the relationship with my daughter.

The Lunch and Learn session was excellent.

I enjoyed learning that most things my child does is normal.

I now feel that I’m doing a wonderful job!

I feel more positive and validated that I’m doing the right things.

I’ve gained great ideas from the instructor and other participants.

The visuals enhanced my “ah, ha” moment about parent involvement and influence.

I was glad to have handouts to bring home for reference.

It’s great to have easy access to this information.

I learned that everyone is not perfect and it’s okay to make mistakes!

I liked the variety of visuals: audio, video, posters, diagrams, role-plays etc.

Great to hear, talk, and practice parenting solutions rather than to just read about it.

It was a worthwhile use of time and money.

It was fun. A nice stress-free evening.

I enjoyed the exercises and discussions.

This couldn’t come at a better time for my son and me.

How effective was the Speaker?

An excellent listener to your group, very compassionate toward your audience! (Cindy B.)

Instructor is very inspiring and has taught me so much.

The speaker knew her information well and answered questions well.

It was the best session ever!

Excellent speaker!

Great listener, as always, and compassionate. (Michaela E.)

Knowledgeable, has resources, gets people talking.

Presents very respectfully. (Margit H.)

I love your workshops! (Tammy T.)

I really felt the instructor’s practical approach (good balance of theory and examples) was helpful and met my needs.

The instructor was a real parent and didn’t judge. She shared frustrations and experiences, which was valuable. (Koreen D.)

Very knowledgeable and not judgmental

Fantastic ideas. (Nicole L.)

An inspiration and a great public speaker. (Shay H.)

Wonderful, caring disposition.

It’s so nice to have parents with loads of experience help “normalize” instances for parents around child rearing and relationship building. (Theresa M.)

The instructor is unflappable!

Very open, honest style. She was very calming and reassuring.

She had lot’s of insight. Very relaxed and accepting. Down-to-earth and approachable. Good sense of humour.

Instructor is awesome! I loved her laugh and personality.

She was an excellent facilitator. She handled resistance with respect, knowledge and patience.

Your session was a highlight. The information you shared will benefit the families who were lucky enough to hear your message in both the short and long term. (Andrea Z., Conference Organizer)