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  Parents, get your hour of empowerment amid crazy schedules, school, meals, and bills! Here's help from the award-winning author, expert, and "Mom of the Week" who understands you want to be a great parent - or just survive - in the chaos. Mission-driven to educate and encourage, Brenda Nixon, M.A., discusses discipline, child temperament, finding a nanny, avoiding sex traffic, Internet safety, rules for dating and much more! Whether you have tots or teens - or those in between - come here Tuesday 10 -11 AM (EST). Free call-in line: 877-864-4869.

Email Brenda speaker2parents at juno.com

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Parenting in a Military Family

  Tuesday morning, May 15, my delightful, experienced, and informative guest, Karen Whiting, shares some of her stories of parenting when a child is in the military! You won't believe her adventures, heartache, trauma & drama plus her wisdom and parenting tips.  Karen's latest book, Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front, is flying off the shelves as it inspires readers of past and present military families! 

Karen's son served in Iraq while Karen & her husband supported his family. Then her own husband was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Listen as Karen reveals how she told her son - who couldn't return home - and encourages other families who must cope with devastating news during deployment. Our free studio line is 877-864-4869.

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The Mother/Daughter Relationship

Join me today, Tuesday May 8, at 10 AM (EST) for an exciting show with my guest - a mom and author - Penny Monetti. Penny Monetti is a dynamic, humorous, and poignant speaker who presents family-strengthening presentations to organizations, retreats, and military installations nationwide. She has authored several hope-inspiring books including “Choose to Dance: A Mother/Daughter Guide to Tackling Life’s Tough Issues” and her latest book, “Called to Serve: Encouragement, Support, and Inspiration for Military Families.”

On this episode we talk about the tenuous mother/daughter relationship! Do you have questions, comments, a story to share about your mother/daughter relationship? Call us anytime between 10-11 am (EST) 877-864-4869 or go to the toginet.com page & click on "Live Chat" to type in your message.

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Good News For Drained & Overwhelmed Moms


Tuesday, May 1, my awesome, fun & funny guest is Debbie Taylor Williams, a mom, grandmom, Texas-based speaker, funny girl, and author of the just released The Plan A MOM in a Plan B World.

 

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  1. Debbie Taylor Williams says: Brenda, Thanks for having me on The Parent's Plate this morning. And, thank you for all YOU are doing for the kingdom! It's a joy to serve Christ with you.

    Posted on: 05-01-2012 @ 11:14 am EST


Finding the Lost Art of Manners

Etiquette
- a key to your child's success! Tuesday, April 24, we talk about manners and the lost art of common courtesy with author Doreen Hannah. Join us live 10-11 am (EST), call in 877-864-4869, or join us on the live chat at toginet.com. 

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    Posted on: 04-25-2012 @ 8:18 am EST


You can Raise Kids & Achieve Personal Goals

The story of my guest Tuesday is unbelievable!

Tricia Molloy shares a tragedy that'll leave you speechless . . . but then she turned her situation around and began to reach long-held goals in spite of the tragedy. If you want to raise positive kids and still build a business, despite some setbacks, this astonishing show will inspire you! Tricia will help you develop a positive mindset for more success in your childrearing and at work.

Grab your friends, co-workers, and neighbors to hear this episode of The Parent's Plate, Tuesday, April 9, 2012.

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  1. Paddy Kutz, Newark, Ohio says: Comment Brenda, please send me your current email address to: paddykutz@alink.com

    Posted on: 04-16-2012 @ 2:06 pm EST
  2. Brenda says: Paddy, thanks for asking, just look above my email address is right under my photo.

    Posted on: 04-18-2012 @ 6:29 pm EST


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Award-winning author and speaker Brenda Nixon, M.A. has written or contributed to 30 titles, includingThe Birth to Five Book. Her articles, books, and radio show empower parents around the globe with education and encouragement.
 
A former preschool teacher, certified parent educator, television host and a recognized expert, Brenda is tapped as a resource by media outlets such as Parenting, USAToday Weekend, WebMD, Good HousekeepingMothering magazine, and the syndicated radio program, Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey. Parents rave, “I love how positive she is” and Program planners say, "She engages, educates, and encourages!" Lifetime Entertainment named Brenda "Mom of the Week" in September 2009. 

You can hear her exchanging information with guests every Tuesday morning here on The Parent's Plate, and get Discipline Tips on her blog.

Whether one-on-one consulting, speaking to audiences or training childcare professionals, Brenda delivers insights into child development and gives solutions for living/working with children.

Brenda's home is Ohio with her husband, a mini-doxie, and near her three 20-something kids and one son-in-love. Connect with her anytime on twitter or Linkedin.

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Where's Brenda Been?

Brenda has spoken at:

  • MOPS International Convention, MO 

  • H&R Block Parent Day, MO 

  • Sprint World Headquarters, MO

  • Ohio Dream Child Conference, OH 

  • Benton County Parent Empowerment, IA

  • Hearts at Home National Conference, IL 

  • Kansas Parent University, KS 

  • Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene, MO

  • Northwest Iowa Early Education Conference, IA 

  • Michigan Head Start Parent Training, MI

  • Hylen Souders Elementary School, OH

and she'd love to come speak at your event! Email her now - speaker2parents(at)juno.com - about speaking at your next family or parent event.

Brags on Brenda

I recommend Brenda Nixon as your next event speaker. I've known and worked with Brenda for four years...Brenda has spoken to various groups throughout our county and state and always is well received, leaving her audiences wanting more. I have confidence in her ability to serve your program needs as well.  ~ Extension Educator, Ohio State University

Truly the highlight of our Parent Expo this weekend ... such a class act!  ~ NBC/TV26 Green Bay, WI

If you're looking for a skilled, personable speaker on child development or parenting issues for your school programs, we recommend Brenda Nixon.  ~ Souders Elementary School, Galena, OH

Brenda's Best Topics


To Early Childhood Parents/Providers ~

   Toilet Teaching Success - 3 Easy Steps

   Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

   Raising a Bookworm
   Creative Discipline


To Parents of kids any age ~

    Understand Your Child's Temperament
    Boost Your Child's School Success

 

To Parents of Teens ~  

    It’s a Brain Thing! - improve relationship

 

Email Brenda now - speaker2parents(at)juno.com - for details or to request a topic designed for your event.