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Columbus, OH
Speaker Fee Info:
Varies based on length of event and number of speaking sessions. Additionally, customary travel expenses, accommodations, meals and incidentals that are incurred by the speaker are not considered part of the speaking fee and are the responsibility of the event sponsor.
A dynamic speaker, Brenda Nixon transforms the thinking of audiences so they're more empowered in their childrearing skills. Audiences from MOPS groups to childcare conferences
say Brenda, "engages, entertains, and educates."
Focus on the Family's "Weekend Magazine" and other radio programs look to Brenda for
parenting tips and encouragement. She's a contributing author to 23 books including the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and a writer for parenting and family publications around the world. Some of Brenda's articles appear online at cbn.com, drlaura.com, and womentoday.org. Her book, Parenting Power in the Early Years, a top resource for early childhood parents/caregivers, is now sold out. Brenda's newest book, Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts (Leafwood Publishers) releases nationwide October 2008, and her upcoming The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right From the Start (Revell) will be available in bookstores February 2009.
Brenda lives in Ohio with her husband, Paul, and miniature dachshund, Opie. She is the mother of two adult daughters.
Brenda is the author of Parenting Power in the Early Years
and contributing author to the following books:
Help, I Can't Stop Laughing: A Nonstop Collection of Life's Funniest Stories
Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul Daily Inspirations
You Can Market Your Book
Humor for a Teacher's Heart
Chicken Soup for the Working Woman's Soul
Constructive Parenting
All is Calm, All is Bright
For Better, for Worse
Intimate Moments with God
Parent School
The Art of Helping
101 Ways to Romancing Your Marriage
Intimate Encounters with God
Soul Matters
Life's Little Rule Book
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Collection
Chicken Soup for the Menopausal Soul
Presentation Topics
Her message can change the lives of parents and their children
for a week, a year, perhaps for generations!
Brenda is available to speak at:
MOPS Meetings
Childcare Conferences
Schools and Churchs
Family Retreats/Expos
Teacher Trainings
On topics including:
Effective Discipline
Building Self Esteem
Early Brain Development
Parent/Teen Communication
Understanding Temperaments
and general topics like, Women are Winners, and How To Be a STAR Communicator
General Parenting
Raise Confident, Successful Kids
"It's easier to build strong kids than to repair broken adults." claims Brenda. This winning topic offers parents tools they can use everyday to build happy, healthy, kids who can face the future.
Understanding Your Child's Temperament
Based on the research of Chess and Thomas, this topic defines the 9 inborn temperament traits. Audiences get insightful information that helps them understand their child's behavior and improve family relationships.
Boost Your Child's School Success
Brenda helps parents get a jump start on their child's classroom smarts with this motivational and practical presentation. Perfect for PTA, preschool, VBS, Kindergarten Round Up, or staff training!
Make Your Kids Response-able
How do you raise a responsible child? Brenda shows parents 3 practical, easy ways to help their kids develop responsibility.
Early Childhood Parenting
Ages & Stages 0-3 years
Everyone increases their knowledge and child development confidence after this interactive, fun presentation. This is a real crowd pleaser!
The Miracle of The Mind
Attract parents with this hot topic! Brenda translates recent brain research into improved parenting skills that leaves audiences 'oohing' and 'aahing.'
No More Diapers
A parent magnet! Brenda's warmth, wit, and wisdom help ease frustration in one of parenting's biggest hurdles. Audiences get a handy checklist to know when to start toilet teaching and discover the one question to never ask a toddler.
Ages & Stages 3-5 years
Audiences will improve skills in living or working with preschoolers after hearing this refreshing presentation. Typical development of the 3, 4, and 5 year old, common issues, and questions about this stage in life are discussed.
Mommy, Don't Go!
Why do tots cling to parents, cry, and resist letting them go? This warmly perceptive presentation explains when, why, and what to do about Separation Anxiety. Audience receive guidance to improve their response to this troublesome phase.
Creative Discipline
No single discipline method works all the time -- or with all children! Audiences discover 8 effective ways to get kids to mind in this, Brenda's hallmark, presentation! Practical stories and examples help parents regain confidence and control in the home. This topic is always a parent magnet.
First Impressions of God
"Excellent reminder of the awesome responsibility [we] have in mentoring...children!" raved a pastor's wife after hearing this beloved presentation. With personal stories, Brenda shows how to weave spiritual truths into daily parenting.
Tackling Tough Behaviors
Empowered with the Reasons, Remedies and wRong responses to tantrums and biting, parents/grandparents and preschool teachers learn how to stop these tough *and potentially harmful* behaviors.
Talk to Me!
Everyone loves Brenda's unique presentation using an umbrella to explain language. Find out what is normal - and not - in language development of a 0-3 year old child.
My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
An outstanding, fact-filled hour for parents who want to effectively and confidently decide this critical milestone. Brenda presents information to help parents answer this question (perfect for teacher trainings or preschool meetings too)!
Corporate/Business Presentation
How To Be a STAR Communicator
Revealing the five points of effective communication, Brenda helps audiences become better communicators in this lively, lighthearted, story-filled presentation that keeps audience attention with point point and prizes. (Perfect for adult training, this topic can be tailored from 45 minutes to 2-hours, to meet your needs.)
Raise Confident, Successful Kids