Parenting
“Love your children for who they are, not for who you wish they were. Guide them not toward your dreams but toward the light of their own star.”
—Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D.
Dr. Schneebaum draws on 40 years of experience as a pediatrician and an elementary school teacher with a Master’s degree before starting his medical career. These workshops uniquely blend developmental insights with practical experience, offering a path to raising solid, caring, resilient children.
Workshop Offerings
Introductory · Early Childhood · School-Age
Free Introductory Workshops
Meet Dr. Schneebaum and decide which workshops to take.
Early Childhood Workshops (Ages 0-5)
The fundamentals of child development lay the groundwork for ideas on effectively working with preschoolers. Among the topics covered:
The mindsets and styles of preschoolers
Four different kinds of temper tantrums and how to manage them
The wide range of differences in eating, sleeping, mood, and activity levels
Topics based on participants’ questions
School-Age Workshops (Ages 6-18)
This workshop purposely covers a very wide range of age groups because fundamental parenting principles are the same for all ages. Among the topics covered:
Parenting goals: How do you find them, and how to know you are on the right track
Methods of correcting behaviors: what works and what’s right for you and your child
Managing the pressures of school, sports, social media, and peers
Working with a spouse; managing separation/divorce
Topics based on participants’ requests and questions
Program Format:
30-minute introductory session
90-minute online workshops
In-person workshops can be arranged for groups.
Cost:
$100 per person / $125 per couple
Group rates are available for parent organizations, schools, or community groups
Ask about sliding scale options if cost is a problem