Simplicity Parenting Coming to Portland

Today’s busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. To address this "cumulative stress disorder," Portland Waldorf School is bringing internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne, M.Ed., to Portland for a lecture and workshop on April 17 and 18. Mr. Payne’s work helps parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom that all kids need for their attention to deepen and their individuality to flourish. In his book, Simplicity Parenting, he shows parents how the extraordinary power of less allows them to raise calmer, happier and more secure kids by following doable, orderly, and effective pathways:

* Streamline your home environment. Reduce the amount of toys, books, and clutter – as well as the lights, sounds and general sensory overload.

* Establish rhythms and rituals. Discover ways to ease daily tensions, create battle-free mealtimes and bedtimes, and tell if your child is overwhelmed.

* Schedule a break in the schedule. Establish intervals of calm and connection in your child’s daily torrent of constant doing.

* Scale back on media and exposure to adult concerns. Manage your children’s "screen time" to limit the endless deluge of information and stimulation.

To learn more and meet Kim John Payne, attend these local events:

Simplicity Parenting Lecture, with Kim John Payne

$20 tickets


To order tickets: http://portlandwaldorf.org/simplicity-parenting/