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Becky Divinski

                      The Story Behind Kind and Firm Parenting
     
     Years ago, as a parent of a young child, I parented with what I knew at that time, the conventional 
     parenting style of using punishment and rewards.
     When my daughter was in Kindergarten, I participated in my first Positive Discipline class, at her
     school.
     Positive Discipline introduced me to a kind and firm parenting model (i.e., boundary setting in a         respectful way for all), and it positively changed my life.
     My home environment became more peaceful and happy - communication improved.
     It wasn't perfect, but I learned from Positive Discipline, that it's about progress, not perfection.
     Since then, I strive to use Positive Discipline as much as possible, with my family, and in my life, in
     general.
     I hope you will take the step to experience the power of Positive Discipline because it positively
     changes people's lives and it's helpful for all relationships - adult/child, child/child, adult/adult.
     
    

Parent Educator background
  • Became a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator
  • Taught Positive Discipline classes at my daughter's school
  • Taught Positive Discipline workshops and classes for my business
  • Delivered Positive Discipline parenting talks
  • Became a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer
  • Taught Teaching Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Certification Workshops
  • Testimonials:​
    • "Becky is a great teacher, and made sure she communicated clearly."       Alexis C.
    • "I'm practicing more patience and listening more. I'm aware of my challenges as a parent"       Anonymous Parent
 
Classroom Educator background
  • Became a Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Educator
  • Became a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer
  • Assisted teachers in the classroom
  • Aided children with special needs
  • Taught Positive Discipline in the Classroom Certification Workshops
  • Worked on bullying prevention program and talks
  • Led yard-duty
  • Taught Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (Positive Discipline - based) to children
  • Coached girls middle school basketball
  • Facilitated workshops and delivered talks for Staff Development Trainings
  • Conducted classroom observations
  • Testimonials:​
    • "Becky had a great grasp of the material. She made the information accessible."        Jennifer J.
    • "Fantastic Facilitator, very informative, and activities were well organized. I am grateful for the course."        William S.

​Corporate background
  • 16+ years experience in computer industry (hardware engineer, software programmer, technical trainer)
  • Worked on teams in various office environments
  • Led Team-Building Workshops
  • Became a Certified Positive Discipline in the Workplace Facilitator
  • Testimonials:​
    • "Provided great ideas/practice to improve communication within the workplace."    Mike R.
    • "Excellent workshop and wonderful team building activity (Top Card)."       Susan L. 

Speaking background
  • Delivering speeches, presentations, and workshops both within and outside of the Toastmasters speaking organization, since 1996
  • Received the highest educational award in Toastmasters - Distinguished Toastmaster
  • Since 2006, delivered presentation skills coaching

What Makes Positive Discipline so Powerful?
  • Positive Discipline is about positive relationship-building in homes, schools, businesses, and everywhere
  • Positive Discipline tools can immediately be put to use and practiced
  • Positive Discipline helps reduce conflict in families because everyone has a voice
  • Positive Discipline is about looking for solutions to problems, instead of blaming, shaming, and causing pain
  • Makes the learning fun and workshops/classes/talks are highly interactive (use of experiential activities)​
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