Sidestepping the Power Struggle with Dr. Allison Rees
Fewer battles. More connection with your kids.
Turning off a screen. Getting out the door. Going to bed. A simple request turns into a negotiation, and suddenly you’re having the same argument again.
You want to hold the boundary. You also want to enjoy your kids.
Join Dr. Allison Rees for a practical evening on why power struggles happen and how to step out of them while keeping clear limits. For entrepreneurs raising children—from tots to teens—this is time to focus on the relationships waiting for you at home.
We’ll explore how to:
Recognize a power struggle and change the pattern before it takes over.
Understand how your child’s temperament and stage of development shape their response.
Notice your own reactions and change habits that keep an argument going.
Get clear on who is responsible for what, so children can take appropriate responsibility.
Set clear limits with choices and appropriate consequences.
Allison will use everyday examples to show how small changes can make a difference in family life. Bring the situations you keep getting stuck in—there’s time for questions.
About Allison
Dr. Allison Rees has taught LIFE Seminars parenting courses in Victoria since 1993. She has also counselled families and co-authored two parenting books.
The evening
6:30 PM — Doors open. Find a seat.
6:45 PM — Allison’s presentation
8:15 PM — Q&A
8:30 PM — Wrap
Details
Monday, November 2 · Gorge Pavilion, Lower Hall A
1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt
Parking at the Pavilion is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Notebooks provided.
Tickets
ELC members: $15 · Public: $29
20 spots are held for members until Monday, October 19.
Join us for an evening of practical ideas, honest questions, and other parents figuring this out too.