It’s hard to imagine a job more difficult than parenting. It comes without policy or procedure manuals, requires 24-7 availability, offers no salary, reimbursements, vacation nor days off, and challenges everything you’ve ever learned. No prior training is offered and much of the advice and criticism is given publicly—by people who have never held the job.

But, try to imagine a job more uniquely rewarding. It lovingly forgives mistakes with unconditional second chances, connects you to an incredible community of people, opens daily opportunities for prayer and ministry, binds you and your spouse together in meaningful ways, carries the heartbeat of God, and has the potential to positively affect the future for millions of people.

During this seminar, Yvonne use the most current research to explore the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual development of children of all ages. She address questions like:

Does my past have to affect my parenting?
How should I discipline? What is appropriate?
Are the current trends in parenting best for my children
With all the information available to me, how do I know what’s important?
How can I support my child’s spiritual development?
My child NEVER sits still; does he have ADHD?
Should I let my newborn cry?

Below are some of the materials mentioned at the Seminar and the podcast of what Yvonne shared.

Audio:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Books:

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About Dr. Yvonne Swinth
Dr. Swinth teaches classes in pediatrics and child development as a Professor in the School of Occupational and Physical Therapy at the University of Puget Sound. She is also a sought after lecturer, both nationally and internationally, on the needs of children. Clinically, she has over 20 years experience in both the general and special education classrooms and has helped develop several different programs addressing service delivery issues to students with disabilities. Yvonne has published her research projects in professional journals, textbooks and newsletters in the areas of assistive technology, collaboration, services in schools and to children with autism. She is also the founding editor of the professional journal, Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention.

Yvonne has adopted two children and provides respite for foster children. She presents training and support for foster parents in addition to the child development portion of the state’s training program for foster parenting, through Youth for Christ. Yvonne is the missions pastor at Puget Sound Christian Center and serves on their church Council.