Join us for an engaging and insightful event, Positive Discipline Tools, where you’ll gain powerful, research-backed strategies to create respectful, cooperative, and fulfilling relationships. Led by program developers and Positive Discipline book authors, these interactive sessions will provide hands-on tools that you can immediately apply in your personal and professional life.
Dates: April 8, 10, 15, and 17, 2025 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) Check your time zone
Format: Live, interactive online sessions
Language: English with Spanish interpretation during live sessions
Recordings: Only English recordings will be available one week after each session.
REGISTRATION FEES
Whether you’re a parent, educator, leader, or simply looking to improve your relationships, this event will equip you with practical, encouraging, and effective tools for success. Register now!
- $60 PDA Members
- $80 Public
TOPICS
- Parenting Tools – Foster connection, cooperation, and responsibility in children without punishments or rewards.
- Early Childhood Educator Tools – Build a strong foundation of social-emotional skills and positive behaviors in young children.
- Empowering People in the Workplace Tools – Enhance teamwork, motivation, and problem-solving to create a more productive and respectful work environment.
- Keeping the Joy in Relationships Tools – Strengthen communication, deepen connections, and cultivate lasting joy in personal and professional relationships.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and walk away with strategies that truly make a difference!
SESSIONS
- April 8: Parenting Tools – Jane Nelsen & Brad Ainge
- April 10: Early Childhood Educator Tools – Cheryl Erwin & Steven Foster
- April 15: Empowering People in the Workplace Tools – Dina Emser
- April 17: Keeping the Joy in Relationships Tools – Mary Tamborski
PRESENTERS
Jane Nelsen, Ed.D. is the author of the Positive Discipline series and co-founder of a worldwide movement in over 80 countries, through the Positive Discipline Association. Enthusiasm continues to grow as parents, teachers, couples and business leaders have experienced stronger relationships as a result of training in Positive Discipline.
Mary Nelsen Tamborski, LMFT, wife and mother of three sons, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a full-time private practice in San Diego. She is also a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer and Parenting Coach. Mary is co-author of the “Positive Discipline Parenting Tools book,” and “Keeping the Joy in Marriage Tool Cards” and eBook of the same title, with her mother, Jane Nelsen. She is a popular international keynote speaker, Positive Discipline Trainer, and workshop presenter.
Brad Ainge, CPDE, is the CEO of Empowering People, Inc. (DBA Positive Discipline). As a full-time single dad he gained a wealth of experience that he shared in the book, Positive Discipline Parenting Tools, which he co-authored with his mom, Dr. Jane Nelsen and his sister, Mary Nelsen Tamborski.
Steven Foster, LCSW has over thirty years' experience with young children. Trained as a clinical social worker, he has worked in both mental health and education. He is a Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and co-author. Currently, Steven is in private practice as a Positive Discipline trainer, consultant, and coach.
Cheryl Erwin, LMFT is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer, a marriage and family therapist, and the co-author of numerous titles in the Positive Discipline library's. She has been the Mental Health Consultant for Early Head Start at the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a popular international speaker and trainer.
Dina Emser, M.A. Author, speaker, Professional Certified Coach and Positive Discipline Lead Trainer. Dina has served thousands of professionals through her trainings and coaching. A former principal of an elementary/middle school. Dina has worked on 4 continents with schools and companies who wish to improve their organizational culture.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- A full refund (minus a $15 processing fee) will be given when the request for a refund is made up to 30 days prior to conference date.
- Refunds are not available for cancellations less than 30 days before the conference date. However, paid registrants can transfer to future PDA training event including workshops within one year at no additional cost.
- Refunds are not available after a transfer is made or if you do not provide advanced notice that you will not be attending the event.
- Participants will be notified by email if for any reason the event is cancelled.
For special needs accommodations, please contact info@positivediscipline.org
