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About "Redirecting Children's Behavior"
"Redirecting Children's Behavior" is an approach to parenting and teaching based on the work of Alfred Adler, MD and Rudolf Dreikurs, MD. Dreikurs is best known for Children: The Challenge and Discipline Without Tears. His description of The Mistaken Goals gives adults a window into the reasons why children misbehave, and from there understand how to positively discipline them in a way that meets their needs.
Kathryn Kvols refined this further in her book Redirecting Children's Behavior. In the late 1970's, Kathryn developed a five-week parenting course which includes tools for conflict resolution, building self-esteem, improving relationships, problem ownership, the use of natural and logical consequences, and win-win negotiation. The International Network for Children and Families, of which Kathryn is president, has over 1,000 instructors in fourteen countries.
We Offer:
• The Five-Week Parenting Course
• Workshops, from 1-3 hours in length
• Speakers for Your Group
• Tailored Seminars for Schools and other Organizations
• Instructor Training
"Redirecting Children's Behavior" is an approach to parenting and teaching based on the work of Alfred Adler, MD and Rudolf Dreikurs, MD. Dreikurs is best known for Children: The Challenge and Discipline Without Tears. His description of The Mistaken Goals gives adults a window into the reasons why children misbehave, and from there understand how to positively discipline them in a way that meets their needs.
Kathryn Kvols refined this further in her book Redirecting Children's Behavior. In the late 1970's, Kathryn developed a five-week parenting course which includes tools for conflict resolution, building self-esteem, improving relationships, problem ownership, the use of natural and logical consequences, and win-win negotiation. The International Network for Children and Families, of which Kathryn is president, has over 1,000 instructors in fourteen countries.
We Offer:
• The Five-Week Parenting Course
• Workshops, from 1-3 hours in length
• Speakers for Your Group
• Tailored Seminars for Schools and other Organizations
• Instructor Training
Also Available:
Professional Development Hours for:
Early Childhood Educators,
Nurses, Social Workers,
and Psychologists
Lesley Iwinski, MD
"Retired" family physician and mother of three, Lesley spends most of her time doing what she loves at home, being a wife and mom. She took the "Redirecting Children's Behavior" Course in 1994 and has been inspired to share the positive principles she learned (and continues to learn!) with others by becoming an instructor in Lexington, Kentucky. She enjoys reading, the outdoors, knitting and writing.
Schuyler Roop
Schuyler has worked in Lexington, Kentucky as a Primary Montessori teacher for 10 years. She was introduced to RCB at a "Redirecting For A Cooperative Classroom" Workshop in Chicago in the Spring of 2005. She immediately implemented it in her classroom and the positive results led her to develop a passionate interest in the principles of "Redirecting Children's Behavior." In 2005 she got certified as a parenting instructor and in 2006 became certified to teach "Redirecting for a Cooperative Classroom". In 2009 she became Director of Growing Peaceful Families, certifying her to teach individuals to become instructors. She resides in Richmond, Kentucky with her husband and loves nature, animals, gardening and kayaking.
