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Posts Tagged ‘Parenting’

Parenting Solutions for Working Moms: Answers & Insights with Expert Dr. Rene Hackney

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Time: 9:30 AM –  11:30 AM
Where: Busboys and Poets – Arlington, VA

If you’re in northern Virginia and beyond, you’ve likely heard of parenting expert, Dr. Rene Hackney, and may have even seen her speak and/or you or your children may have participated in one of her play groups, workshops or classes. This event is specifically designed for working moms to address challenges that come with working in or outside the home while raising a family.

Dr. Rene HackneyA leading parenting and child development specialist and the founder and creator of Parenting Playgroups – Where Parents Learn and Children Play and AskDr.Rene, Dr. Rene will present strategies for effective and empowered parenting and she’ll address your challenges during a question and answer session.

Learn how using positive discipline strategies can empower you as a parent and build a stronger family, ultimately having a positive impact on your work life as well!

Learn more about Dr. Rene, get details about the event and register today at http://events.theenterprisingmoms.com

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Rene Hackney of Parenting Playgroups

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Learn more about the mom behind Parenting Playgroups … Where Parents Learn and Children Play … Dedicated to helping parents raise happy, successful children from birth through 10 years of age, and to help make their families stronger. Meet Rene on Tuesday, February 9th at 9:30am. Get details and register.

parenting playgroups Member Spotlight: Dr. Rene Hackney of Parenting Playgroups

Dr. Rene Hackney

Name: Rene Hackney, PhD.

Title: Founder

Business: Parenting Playgroups

Industry: Parent Education, Psychology, Children’s Play

Product/Service: Parent and Teacher Workshops, Preschool Play, Social Skills Groups

Years in Business: Six

Ideal Customers/Best Referrals: Parents of children birth to ten years old

Personally speaking …

Home life: Married 17 years with two daughters: Alicen 11, Claire 8

Childcare situation: They are home with a sitter summer mornings.  They are with me after school and with dad when I lecture.

Motivation for starting your business: I wanted to work for myself, make decisions as I go.  I enjoy teaching preschool and wanted to marry that with my education.

Greatest benefit of running your own business:  Can take my children with me as needed.

Greatest success you had in the past month (personal or biz) and how you celebrated it:  We opened our second office.  No celebration yet, too early.

On your nightstand: Why Gender Matters, The Friendship Factor, The E Myth

The one tool, resource, or toy you just can’t do without: A toy – Facebook – love being in touch with so many friends.

Last purchase for self: Old Navy Flip Flops

Favorite way to unwind: Hot bath

Be advise or tip you ever received (personal or biz): If there is trouble, speak directly.

Best thing about being an Enterprising Mom:  Meeting others who overlap efforts.  I need to reach out more!

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