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Jim Fay

Jim Fay is one of America's most sought-after presenters and authors in the area of parenting and school discipline. His background includes 31 years as a teacher and administrator, over three decades as a professional consultant, and many years as the parent of three children. Jim's sense of humor and infectious spirit have made his interviews, audios, videos, and books popular with educators and parents as well as the national news media. Jim has discovered that fun stories are the most powerful way of helping people learn. He often comments, "People seem to learn best when they giggle." You will find this delightful quality in many of our Love and Logic products.

To schedule Jim Fay to speak, contact Patty at 800-338-4065.

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Charles Fay, Ph.D.

Charles Fay, Ph.D. is a parent, author and consultant to schools, parent groups and mental health professionals around the world. His expertise in developing and teaching practical discipline strategies has been refined through work with severely disturbed youth in school, hospital and community settings. Charles has developed an acute understanding of the most challenging students. Having grown up with Love and Logic, he also provides a unique...and often humorous...perspective.

To schedule Dr. Charles Fay to speak, contact Monica at 800-338-4065.

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Foster W. Cline, M.D.

Dr. Cline, a nationally recognized psychiatrist, is co-founder of the Cline/Fay Institute, Inc. He is a favorite consultant to psychiatric institutes, schools, and parent groups. His writings are the source of many revolutionary approaches to dealing with childhood problems. Foster is known for his ability to provide creative, effective solutions for behavior problems. His presentations are lively and humorous, while providing practical techniques that produce immediate results. His most recent book, Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips and Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions and Special Healthcare Needs is now available.

Foster W. Cline, M.D. and Lisa Greene, a parent educator and mom of two kids with cystic fibrosis, put together a video series to discuss the Five Essential E's for raising responsible kids: Experience, Example, Empathy, Encouragement and Expectations. Visit this page to watch the segments.

To schedule Foster to speak, contact Bonnie Burnett at 303-979-7525.

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Jedd Hafer

For more than 14 years Jedd has worked with severely troubled kids as a director at Children's ARK, one of the most innovative and caring treatment centers in the western region where he has witnessed time and again how effective Love and Logic can be with kids who possess behavior problems. Jedd and his wife are the parents of 4 kids, two who are adopted out of the foster care system. His experience with kids with extreme challenges fuels his flair for training staff and parents in the Love and Logic skills. He has presented at conferences, staff trainings, and PTAs. His audiences include teachers, childcare professionals, probation officers, corrections staff, churches, law enforcement personnel, corporate personnel, social workers and parents. As a former touring professional comic, Jedd's presentations are always filled with humor and passion.

To schedule Jedd to speak, contact Patty at 800-338-4065.

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Betsy Geddes, Ed.D.

Betsy Geddes, Ed.D., is a much sought after speaker on school and parent issues. She is known for her humorous yet practical approach to dealing with kids in today's fast-paced, complicated, and sometimes difficult and dangerous world. People leave her seminars with ideas that can be implemented successfully the moment they walk into their homes or classrooms. Betsy talks from her experiences as a teacher, administrator, Love and Logic consultant, college instructor, parent, and grandparent. Her video Practical Applications of Love and Logic in Today's Classroom is a favorite in schools across America.

To schedule Betsy to speak, contact Patty at 800-338-4065.

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Bob Sornson, Ph.D.

Bob Sornson, Ph.D. is nationally recognized for developing programs which support early learning success, and is the founder of The Early Learning Foundation. He is a favorite consultant to schools, parents, and education leadership groups across the country. Bob was a classroom teacher and school administrator for over 30 years. His writings on parenting, teaching and classroom culture integrate Love and Logic with powerful teaching and child development practices. He is committed to the idea that practically every child can build a solid foundation for learning and for life. Bob is a master story-teller. His audiences laugh and learn from real-life stories that will change the way you raise and teach your children.

To schedule Bob to speak, contact Patty at 800-338-4065.

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Sally Ogden

People who have heard her speak say that a day with Sally flies by with lots of laughs and great stories. They leave with practical tools that they can't wait to use. Her topics include:

• The Fear Free Classroom - Using the Love and Logic approach to classroom management
• Words Will Never Hurt Me - Helping kids handle teasing, bulling, and putdowns
• Parenting - Raising strong kids in tough times
• Cooperative Learning - Building effective classroom groups

Jim Fay says, "Sally is our choice for speaking and training about bullying and putdowns."

To schedule Sally to speak, call 303-988-7818.

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Kristan Leatherman, M.S.

Kristan Leatherman is an Educational Consultant, Speaker and Family Life Counselor with over 20 years experience working with parents, children, and educators. Kristan's commitment to raising self-reliant children in a self-indulgent world is contagious, leaving audiences with practical and effective ideas they can use right away at home or school. Known for her engaging, enthusiastic "roll up your shirt sleeves" style, Kristan has presented on a variety of topics to schools, PTA and PTO's, colleges, and community or youth service organizations at local, regional, and national conferences and venues from coast to coast.

Using the same insight, wisdom and humor she brings to her workshops, Kristan has recently co-authored Millionaire Babies or Bankrupt Brats? Love and Logic Solutions to Teaching Kids About Money and Love and Logic Money-isms: Wise Words About Raising Money-Smart Kids with Jim Fay. She is the Founder of the Millionaire Babies Project, an initiative that uses the book, seminars and personal experience to jumpstart America's need to teach our children about personal and financial responsibility.

To schedule Kristan to speak, contact Patty at 800-338-4065.

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Dave Funk

Dave Funk has been an educator since 1969 and has taught in both regular and special education classrooms. He is responsible for participating in the evaluation and placement of disabled students, coordinating a number of special programs, and serving as liaison to parent groups. Dave has participated in numerous conferences as a sectional presenter and keynote speaker. In addition, he is the co-author, with Jim Fay, of Teaching with Love and Logic, and the author of Love and Logic Solutions for Kids with Special Needs.

To schedule Dave to speak, call 262-789-6260.

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