I have been married for 22 years to Joe Antonelli.  We have five (5) children ranging from 14 to 19 years.  In 2005, we adopted two (2) children from Ethiopia.  I obtained my Bachelor’s degree from Cal State University of Fullerton in Child Development and a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (1986).  I worked as an Elementary School teacher for 8 years. Upon leaving the teaching profession, I proceeded to homeschool my own children for 12 years. I have worked with families in various ministries including, Children’s ministries, Family and Marriage, and Women’s Ministry at our church. I have been involved as a speaker in our Homeschool PSP, parenting classes, and am a Mentor Mom for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers).  My years of involvement with families in different stages of child rearing have given me the opportunity to help families work through a variety of issues from potty training and “terrible twos” to homework and authority issues.

I will develop a plan for your family based on your specific needs that, when followed, will transform your children and your home life. It is so gratifying to watch families change from frustrated to encouraged.  I truly enjoy working with families on making their homes run more smoothly and peacefully. I have a true love for children and believe that the happiest children are those with well-defined boundaries. I will work with you and your family on creating and enforcing boundaries while fostering a home full of love and laughter.

Services: I look forward to helping you learn successful parenting practices that will result in a better quality of life for your whole family.

Services that I offer:

In Home Meetings

Phone Consultations

Group Presentations

I primarily work in Southern California. Please contact me to find out more about how I can serve your family. I look forward to speaking with you.

My contact information:

santonelli@roadrunner.com

About Mary Elizabeth:

Mary Elizabeth is a parent coach in the Northern Virginia/DC area. She and her husband of just over one year moved to Virginia in January 2011 from Birmingham, Alabama and are expecting their first child in the summer of 2012. Mary Elizabeth graduated from Samford University with a degree in Family Studies and worked as a Children’s Pastor in Birmingham for over 4 years before moving. She now nannies for three very sweet children and is excited about welcoming her own child into the world.

Mary Elizabeth is a Certified Coach in the John Rosemond Leadership Parenting Institute and really enjoys working with families on making their homes run more smoothly and peacefully. She has a true love for children and believes that the happiest children are those with well-defined boundaries. Mary Elizabeth is available to work with you and your family on creating and enforcing boundaries while fostering a home full of love and laughter.

Services offered:

• In Home Meetings
• Skype Video Calls
• Phone Consultations
• Group Presentations
• Email Questions

Primary State: Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Southern Maryland

Mary Elizabeth Piretti
Vienna, Virginia
205-915-7847
marylizpiretti@gmail.com

^{Feb 21st at Faith Christian School 9:30 AM: “Parenting with Love & Leadership”}

^{Love and Leadership are the two “L Vitamins” necessary for successful parenting and child development. In this provocative, informativeand entertaining presentation, John Rosemond will share with you how to properly administer Love and Leadership. And by so doing, you will be empowered to transform parenting into a simple, straight-forward, and effective process.}

^Tickets:

^{$10.00 in advance, available at Faith Christian School or at Dr. Paul Henny’s Office (near Brandon Oaks (540) 774-1577)  $12.00when purchased at the door (cash / check only)}

^{Feb 21st at Faith Christian School 6:30 PM: “Parenting the Strong-willed child”}

^{The so-called “strong-willed” child – oppositional, argumentative, and assertively demanding– presents a unique challenge. The adjective “strong-willed” is synonymous with “hard to discipline”. In this enlightening and entertaining presentation, John outlines a virtually fail-safe formula for successful discipline of not only the child who is strong-willed, but any child.}

^{The strong-willed child’s parents ask, “How can we get our child to stop arguing with us?” John answers the question, giving a prescription he absolutely, positively guarantees will stop arguments forever.}

^{The strong-willed child’s parents ask, “How does one discipline a child who does not want to do what he is told?  John answers that question too, explaining that the secret to effective discipline is found in mastering each of the “Three C’s” – Communication, Consequences, and Consistency.}

^{Tickets: $10.00 in advance, available at Faith Christian School or Dr. Paul Henny’s Office (near Brandon Oaks (540) 774-1577). $12.00 when purchased at the door (cash/ check only)}

About Me:

Married 22 years, the mother of four children, an experienced educator in both regular and special education. I hold a Masters Degree as a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a teaching credential in Special Education. My career has included 10 years practicing as a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing with children with autism, 20 years of parenting my own children, and 7 years in a regular education classroom teaching as well as coordinating learning accommodations for children with specific learning needs. I believe that parenting is a privilege that should bring joy and happiness more than stress and anguish. My mission is to educate, support and empower parents as they navigate the journey of parenthood. As a Certified Parent Coach by the John Rosemond Leadership Parenting Institute, my goal is to provide parents individualized coaching that is designed to meet the needs of their particular family situation. Currently I am available for individualized coaching, group presentations, phone consultations, SKYPE and in-home meetings.

Services that I offer:

• In Home Meetings
• Skype Video Calls
• Phone Consultations
• Group Presentations
• Email

I primarily work in California. I also serve :

• Arizona
• Washington
• Nevada
• Oregon

My contact information:
jillralph.slp.pc@gmail.com

(916)628-0036

This Coach pack includes 12 copies of  The Well-Behaved Child and 12 copies of the audio CD Parenting the Strong Willed Child.

$239 – Coach’s 20% discount.

That’s TEN books and TEN CD sets for $199.00 – Coaches 20%

Program includes:

One Leader’s copy of Parenting

Leader’s Guide

One copy of Parenting by The Book for the group leader

Media Pack With:

1. Two DVDs
1. Two scripture-referenced DVD presentations for group showing (each approximately 30 minutes in length),
2. A supplementary DVD with two 60-minute presentations for individual or group viewing (each approximately 60 minutes in length)
2. One “Ephesians’ 6:4” Audio CDs for group leader
3. Two 90-minutes CDs for individual listening

Ten Copies of Parent Materials Booklet

Ten of John’s “Ephesians’ 6:4” Audio CDs for group attendees

Cost is $199 – Coaches 20%

OF WIZARDS AND KINGS AND LIVING THINGS

A very wise wizard gives the three sons of the king a seemingly simple task: grow a tree. The son that does the best job will inherit the crown. Each boy takes a different approach, with a different outcome, but although only one gains the throne, all three are richly rewarded. This charming story promises to enchant children, but it also contains a valuable lesson for their parents. In that event, it qualifies as both a delightful fantasy and a thought-provoking parable.

John Rosemond is a well-known parenting expert who has written fifteen books on parenting and family issues. His weekly newspaper column has run since 1976 and appears in more than 200 newspapers nationwide. He spends most of his time traveling the USA giving presentations to parents and professional groups. His wife, Willie, often travels with him…when she isn’t playing grandmother to their seven grandkids. The Rosemonds live in Gastonia, NC. This is John’s first children’s book, but maybe not his last.

Marcus Hamilton is best known as the illustrator of “Dennis the Menace,” a job that has given him a keen appreciation for children and their sometimes mischievous ways. He and his wife, Kaye, have two adult children and three grandchildren. The Hamiltons live in Mint Hill, NC. This is Marcus’ first children’s book, but you wouldn’t know it from his most excellent illustrations.

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