Our Book Becomes a Reality
Dear Parents & Colleagues
Today was a big day – Graeme Codrington and I signed our publishing contract with Penguin! Our long awaited book on 21st century parenting will be published in October this year (final title as yet unknown). It takes a look at what parents need to know about tomorrow today, why they need to know this and what they need to do to prepare their children for the world of the future – a world that doesn’t yet exist. It introduces a parenting framework around conversation, connection and choice that will provide our children with some form of stability in a constantly changing world. We are really excited about this project. Our talks touch on many aspects contained within the book and we can’t wait to share this information with you in expanded form. I will, of course, have a new multimedia presentation available later in the year focussing on core issues within the book.
On this celebratory note, and better late than never, may I wish you an exciting year ahead with the children you parent or those you care for or teach. As children constantly change and grow we need to make creative adjustments to the way we parent, lead and guide them. What worked last year won’t necessarily work this year – and you thought you had it all waxed! We also need to keep up with the changing times and technology. Today, my 12 year old son Ryan was studying for his Economics & Management Sciences test. We were doing multi-coloured mind maps on my flipchart and then ran out of time for him to reproduce smaller versions in an A4 format. No problem, Ryan whipped out newly acquired very first cellphone (of which he is extremely proud) and proceeded to photograph the mind maps so that he can go through them again on the way to school tomorrow! Pretty nifty thinking there I thought. Good use of technology.
I look forward to continuing to share experiences and swop ideas with you in my talks and workshops this year. To all you busy parents, don’t miss the next Parenting on the Run workshops……………..
PARENTING ON THE RUN
Come and learn how to cheat time in this interactive workshop. Leave armed with over 100 creative and practical ideas for converting what you would normally consider wasted time with your children, into quality time.
Nikki Bush will show you how to maximize time spent in the car; doing everyday household activities, or even waiting for appointments with your child. You can stimulate your child’s brain and connect emotionally even when you are on the run. Nikki will also include her ever-popular suggestions on toys to pack for travelling, or for when you are simply on the run.
Connecting and communicating your child can be so easy.
DATE & TIMES: 29 February 2008 or 1 March 2008, both 9 – 11.30am
VENUE : Miele Lifestyle Gallery, Peter Place, Bryanston
COST : R200.00 per person
Bookings for all the above workshops is essential. Email your bookings to brightideas@powerpt.co.za.
“I can’t believe that I don’t have to feel guilty about being busy anymore!” Audrey Stanley
“Many thanks for the fantastic Parenting on the Run workshop. Your practical suggestions have worked brilliantly for us. I have two very busy little boys (4 and 2) who are easily bored and distracted, but they are putty in my hands with my newfound “box of tricks”! “ Kathleen Bartels
For testimonials open the attached invitation or visit www.brightideasoutfit.com and click on FEEDBACK.
LIVING & LOVING/STANDARD BANK MOMPRENEUR FUNCTIONS
I will be speaking in Johannesburg, Durban, Bloemfontein and Cape Town at the Living & Loving/Standard Bank Mompreneur functions over the next month or so, presenting a mini one hour version of Parenting on the Run. These seminars are aimed at mums who are also entrepreneurs. There will be two other speakers: Iona Minton on Financial Fitness for Women and Helen Nicholson on Learning to Master the Art of Networking. If you are interested in attending, call 0860 105 945 to book your seat now.
Keep having fun connecting with your children.
Kind regards
NIKKI BUSH www.brightideasoutfit.com
