...at a very critical time in our organization, we hired Ms. Penn to help us chart the course for strategic growth. She helped
us set realistic goals for our program’s future development...She showed us practical ways our organization could generate
additional revenue...I leave each consulting session with a written plan for what to focus on in order to continue to grow
and serve the families and children in our community with excellence.
R.O.
I wanted you to know I have really used the information taught in your classes. I would be totally lost without your
information and guidance. Can't wait to attend more in the future. You are an awesome teacher. Thank You again!
D.C.
I was approved ... I never dreamed of having my own daycare. God blessed me with a van, now the
preK program. And he blessed me to cross your path. Althea thank you for just being YOU!
N. A.
Althea Penn's Director's Training sessions have been outstanding. Her presentations have been extremely stimulating
and informative. Mrs. Penn is a tremendous resource to anyone who wishes to establish and operate a successful childcare
center.
Dr. F. M.
The class was extremely informative. Mrs. Penn is very knowledgeable on the various topics covered. I have
learned a lot because of her presentation and eloquency.
H. J. K.
Mrs. Penn, you are a great instructor! You go beyond teaching... This is your calling.
C. B.
You should write a book and document your experiences and advice...I enjoyed your presentations.
Dr. T. G.
The presenter gave a lot of beneficial information. We will implement a great deal of the knowledge gained.
C. S.
By the way, I just want to say that you are doing an excellent job of explaining everything. I really appreciate
the patience and clarity of communication that you have extended.
T.T.
This was great. I am thankful to God that I attended.
A. V.
Thanks for the wealth of information.
J. W.
Mrs. Penn was an excellent presenter. I will return and refer others. -R. F.
I really enjoyed this workshop (Health & Happy Children). I learned alot of new information that will be helpful
to me in the classroom... -C. W.
Mrs. Penn is a great educational consultant. She kept us interested throughout the six hour training. The
information was very, very helpful. D. M.
The workshop was very educational. Mrs.Penn was very professional. The topics discussed will be very beneficial
to me in the future. S. A.
Great fellowship and fun! Anonymous
The handouts and references (internet sites, etc.) were very helpful! J. S.
Bright from the Start standards of care and the rationale behind them. This class was very informative! S.
B.
Mrs. Penn shares from experience, not just theory. We can tell that she knows what works! L. C.
You are great! Your classes are always interesting and informative, never boring! Thank you for your enthusiasm.
M. R.
Thank you for the many resources and web sites shared. -Anonymous
Today, we passed the BFTS inspection smoothly thanks to your help. If it wasn't for your help, we would not
have passed the inspection (without a doubt)! I feel overwhelmed whenever I look at the documents you prepared for
our school...Thanks for everything. - S.H.
For those of us that attended Tuesday's Raising Spiritual Champions
Parenting seminar, wasn't it AWESOME? For those that weren't able, we won't be able to recap Mrs. Penn's
message in it's entirety!
However, we just had to share a few highlights below as we want all of our
Indelible children to grow spiritually, emotionally, and physically!
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As parents, you are our child's primary teacher
and intercessor with God - *Deuteronomy 6:4-8 (below)
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You have been chosen and equipped to parent your child as
part of God's plan
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Parent Priorities for Children - (1) Know God, (2) Grow in Faith,
(3) Show God's Glory (Pray every night with your children even when tired)
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Our children must know and be convinced
that they exist because God exists and because of his plan
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The Ultimate Goal is for children to develop self discipline - Biblical Examples:
Daniel in the Lions Den, David and Goliath, and Ester - (Faith and Wisdom at young ages)
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Parents must plan and strategize
according to their child's personality and learning style - must have a balance between limits (rules) and
love (nurture)
Basic Effective Discipline Principles
1.
Set clear and firm reasonable expectations
2.
Be Consistent in rules and approaches
3.
Plan Ahead and Think before you speak/respond
4.
Use positive discipline techniques (i.e. You're awesome, marvelous, fascinating, etc.)
5.
Use natural and logical consequences - don't punish for normal development
*Deuteronomy 6:4-8 - ..."The Lord our God, the Lord is
one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk
about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up."
31 Days of Prayer for Your Child http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcF_kids_31_days_prayer.pdf?emid=95
Thank You Mrs. Penn, we hope to see you again soon!!! --> http://www.penntraining.com/