What we Learned at The 2015 Uplift Families Parenting Conference
This last weekend was the Uplift Families Parenting Conference at Thanksgiving Point.
I was soo excited that as one of the 2015 Blog Partners for (The First Lady of Utah Jeanette Herbert's Initiative) Uplift Families, I got to attend with my amazing Husband.
I'll be honest, I think my husband came with me for two reasons: 1. To support me & 2. Because we don't often have the opportunity to have date nights away from home and we really needed one.
Due to our baby sitter running late we got to the even near the end of dinner. Even so the food was fantastic. We just wanted to sit and savor the deliciousness that was our dinner, but before we knew it, it was time to head into the barn to hear the presentations.
I could tell my husband wasn't exactly thrilled about spending the evening listening to people talk about parenting and families. That changed quickly however. Before I knew it my husband who normally isn't one to take notes was scribbling away on his program just like I was.
The Presenters all did an amazing job covering topic that ranged from the importance of Family Dinners together, the importance of teaching our children about pain/failure & how to overcome, fighting the new drug of Pornography, the importance of being Financially wise, how to teach our children to be self governed and understanding our roles as parents/
Here are just a few highlights from my husband and my notes:
-Studies show that children and teens who eat dinner with their families at least 5 times a week are 33% less likely to fall prey to drugs and alcohol.
-First Lady of Utah, Jeanette Herbert.
-We need to allow our children to experience pain in life. At the same time we need to give them proper perspective (ie Failure only lasts for a while, & failure only exists if you give up. )
-Brad Barton
-There are 3 things our youth want us to understand about Pornography:
- They want us to understand the Science of Pornography
- They want us to understand that Pornography has changed
- They want us to understand that we are a MAJOR part of the Solution.
-Clay Olsen
-We have the power to shape how our children see themselves.
-Carmen Rasmusen Herbert
-We need to Change our Beliefs of money to change our financial circumstances.
- Lucy Delgadillo
-We may be the Gardner, but the power is in the seed. Gardens need conditions (boundaries) for optimal growth. We need to know our seeds (for everyone is different). We need to nurture their needs (safety, trust, appreciation, validation) Protect from the weeds that would choke the seeds.
- Matt Townsend
I am glad my husband and I got to attend this special evening. We left renewed, and uplifted with ideas in how to be better parents to our 3 children.
If you haven't heard about Uplift Families and the amazing resources they offer to parents and families via their Website and their Youtube channel I invite you to check them out.
**On their Youtube Chanel you can even watch the recordings of each of the amazing presentations I just wrote about!
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It sounds like you and your husband walked away from the conference with a whole new way to look at certain things.
We really did. The presentations were awesome. You can view them via the Youtube link in the post. 😉
I can always learn new parenting tips. I have 5 kids but each one needs different parenting ways.
Amen to that. No two kids are alike so there is always a learning curve involved in parenting.
This would be a really cool conference to attend. There is always more to learn that is for sure!
It really was, and they have one every year. Thankfully they recorded the presentaions and pput them up on the uplift families youtube channel (which I linked in the post) for those who were not able to attend.
What an awesome conference. I wanted to go so bad!
You can find videos of all the Presentations on the Uplift Families Youtube channel that I linked. You should totally watch them.
Sounds like a great conference with amazing speakers. I'm going to go read more on it. Thanks.
Glad you liked it! You should check out the youtube channel I linked in the post and their website.
It is great that your husband went with you and listened as you did! Sounds like it was so successful
I am grateful that my husband and I are true partners especially when it comes to parenting.
I am now a grandparent so much of this would be for my daughter. It is great to see so many people interested in the related issues.
I agree. Our family is the most important thing we can put our energies into.
It would've been interesting to hear the entire conference for myself. Some of your noted quotes have left me curious.
They recorded all the presentations and have them available on their youtube channel (linked in the post)
Sounds like a very awesome conference. I would love to attend and learn things
They have the conference every year. The awesome part is that they recorded the presentations and have them available on their youtube channel for those who weren't able to attend. The link is in the post.
Sounds like you had a transformative experience.
It was pretty awesome!
What a great conference.I need the learning tips for parenting and i have 2 kids now.
Glad you liked my notes. If you want to watch any of the presentations i mentioned you can view them on the uplift families youtube channel that I linked in the post.
These are very helpful especially for first time parents. Parenting is not something you can perfect, but you can definitely aim to be the best parent you can become and understanding your child is one step closer to that.
Agreed. I am glad there are resources out there to help strengthen families.
Both my kids are grown up, but I still like learning new parenting tips. I'm the one taking care of my twin granddaughters and I need to update my (grand)parenting skills, too.
Exactly! As long as you have children in your life it is a good idea to continue improving your parenting skills.
This looks very informative and inspiring!
It really was. They are a great organization.
With seven children I understand how parenting is like a prism. Each child requires unique parenting.
That is soo true. None of my children are the same. That's why I am always trying to learn more to be a better parent.
I really agree with letting our kids make mistakes. It's not fun to watch, but that's how they mature, learn and grow.
Yeah it is hard to watch them make mistakes, but when we allow that to happen they learn faster so they don't keep making the same mistake.
I'm jealous! I would LOVE to have the chance to attend a parenting conference. I need a fresh perspective!
All the presentations were recorded and you can view them on the uplift families YouTube channel that I linked to in the post. I'm sure you would enjoy watching them.
Wow, this sounds like a great conference! I don't have kids yet and I even wish I was there lol. I especially like the pornography portion because I have an ex who battled addiction with that, and it is no joke!
You can view all the presentations on their YouTube channel that I linked in the post. The presentation I pornography was amazing!!
How great that you and your hubby were able to attend this event! With the number of news reports reflecting obviously bad parenting and dysfunctional families, it would seem we need MORE of these events and more people need to attend them!
I totally agree.
Conferences are a great way of learning more about yourself and your family and in some ways can bring you closer together.
I agree. They can also make for a fun date night (especially when food is served.)
This was so inspirational! I'm not a mom yet but I want to be the best mom I can be when I get pregnant.
Its never too early to start preparing. I am sure when your time comes that you will be a great parent. Why? Because you care and that is the biggest step.
It's always great learning new parenting tips. You and your husband wrote down some good points.
I am glad you enjoy the post.