ShoutLife.com - a fresh approach to social networking
Brenda Nixon . . . building stronger families through parent empowerment.
Interact with Brenda Nixon
Send Shout-Mail
Send Instant Message
Invite to Group
Add to Friends List
Block User
Information
Online Status: Last On: Oct 20, 2009 - 1:45 PM
Profile Views: 8,099
Member Since: August 11, 2007
Location: Columbus, OH
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/parentingauthor
Website: www.BrendaNixon.com
Genre: Other
Influences:
What Leaders are Saying . . .
If you have a need for a speaker or teacher on parenting, I highly recommend Brenda Nixon. She is a gifted writer, public speaker, and small group leader.
~ Bob Morrison, Sr. Pastor
Northwest Church of the Nazarene, OH

Brenda bases her advice on research and common sense!
~ Kathy Quinn, anchor
NBC/TV41, Kansas City, MO

We hosted a parenting workshop with Brenda Nixon as our speaker. She was personable and easy to work with. She did a great job tailoring her talk to meet the needs of our audience. Afterward, our parents were eager to get copies of her book autographed and even bought CDs of her other parenting topics. I acquired several of her resources to add to my resource library.
I enjoyed having Brenda as my speaker and plan to have her return.
~ Heidi Schminke, coordinator
Benton County Empowerment, IA

We recently hosted the 2007 Ohio Adult Workforce Conference where Brenda was one of our breakout speakers. She was professional yet easy to work with. She arrived early and presented her topic with energy and enthusiasm. Brenda connected with the audience and her presentation perfectly fit the needs of our audience.
~ Mary Jo Granger, career counselor
Upper Valley JVS, OH

Brenda is well-liked by our attendees because she uses a variety of teaching methods, is knowledgeable, interesting, fun and friendly.
~ Linda Purdy, child care coordinator
Knox County Department of Job & Family Services, OH
General Interests
Published Works
The Birth to Five Book (2009)
We need a license to drive, but the most important thing most of us will do in our lives requires no license or training -- raising kids. And since parents receive no preparation for the enormous task of raising another human being, they often question their own abilities and feel vulnerable to making mistakes. The Birth to Five Book offers parents practical, down-to-earth help and success strategies for this huge responsibility. Whether raising an infant, toddler, or preschooler -- or all of them at once! -- young parents will love this collection of commonsense advice. From feeding and reading to discipline, toilet training, and play, it's all here in simple terms that any parent can immediately use.

Buy The Birth to Five Book Online

A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts (2008)
Unique stories, fun facts, recipes and tips to simplify and enjoy the holidays.

Buy A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts Online

Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas (2007)

Buy Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Online

Creative Discipline CD and companion workbook (2006)
DISCOVER 8 ways to get kids to mind without shouting.

This companion workbook to Brenda's presentation and AUDIO CD "Creative Discipline" empowers audiences with personalized discipline strategies for MANAGING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR. It's a favorite with early childhood parents, teachers, children's pastors or anyone who lives/works with youngsters.

CREATIVE DISCIPLINE workbook is available in hardcopy for $12, or online as a word doc ONLY from Brenda Nixon. You may also order the CD (pictured at left).

Buy Creative Discipline CD and companion workbook Online

Parenting Power in the Early Years (2001)
Brenda Nixon's Parenting Power in the Early Years is an encyclopedic gem of a book. It offers succinct, practical help on dozens of issue areas for parents of toddlers, including temper tantrums, spanking, clinginess, and thumb-sucking. I highly recommend it!
~ Janet McHenry

. . . a confidence-building wealth of friendly advice, tips, and reassurance for parents of kids from birth to age five. This book is an important addition to any new parent's library. We are happy to recommend this as a resource for children's pastors and workers.
~ Children's Ministry Magazine

Buy Parenting Power in the Early Years Online

QuickLinks: About - Photos - Events - Blog - Friends - Guestbook

About Brenda Nixon
Brenda Nixon is a skilled communicator on child development and parenting issues and is available to serve your needs as a

SPEAKER . . .
Her credibility and creativity have made Brenda Nixon a popular keynote and outreach speaker to parents. With lively presentations blending child guidance, light humor and practical parenting, she has spoken in more than 10 states, on radio, TV and the internet.

Audiences love Brenda's uncanny insights in handling the challenges of childrearing. Plus, her topics can be adjusted to meet your program needs and desired length. Brenda likes to keep her schedule as full as possible as she enjoys empowering parents and professionals who serve children.

She is the author of two parenting titles including The Birth to Five Book.

For free Discipline Tips and Parenting Articles visit www.BrendaNixon.com.

Upcoming Events
SPEAKING EVENT - Keynote, Parent/Childcare Provider Day - Sioux City, IA Nov 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Photos
Photo Gallery Folders:
Other pics (18)
Blog
God is good & blessing in many ways   10/20/2009 - 1:44 PM
In September, Lifetime Entertainment named me as "Mom of the Week," a title I feel really goes to all mothers for our hard 24/7 work. Nonetheless, it was an honor and something I can throw in my kids' faces when they give me a hard time, haha. Soon... (login or sign up to read more)
1 view - 0 replies
Join Me . . .   3/08/2009 - 6:34 AM
Dear Shoutlife friends ~ I'm deleting my beloved shoutlife profile in an effort to streamline too many social networks. You can follow my life & work in 140 characters or less on twitter. Hope to "see" at twitter... God Bless! (login or sign up to read more)
0 views - 0 replies
Blessed and Grateful   3/07/2009 - 2:10 PM
I was blessed when my friend and coauthor on A Scrapbook of Christmas Firsts, Terra Hangen, shared this review on her blog http://terragarden.blogspot.com/. "Brenda Nixon, author of "The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from t... (login or sign up to read more)
3 views - 0 replies
Thank You Cathy   3/03/2009 - 4:51 AM
Shoutlife pal, Cathy Bryant, penned this opinion on her blog and I want to share it with you: "As an educator and a parent, I was impressed with The Birth to Five Book by Brenda Nixon, who has an extensive background in childhood education. T... (login or sign up to read more)
7 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 03/03/09 - 1:52 PM
Stop the Madness!   2/28/2009 - 5:52 AM
I must delete my beloved shoutlife profile in an effort to stop the madness - too many social networks. If you want to keep up with me, you're welcome to follow me on twitter or facebook. See ya over there... (login or sign up to read more)
4 views - 0 replies
Top Friends (935 total)
Vonda Skelton
Cindy Thomson
Terry Burns, Hartline Literary Agency
Janet Lynn Mitchell
Tricia Goyer
Donna J. Shepherd
Janet Perez Eckles
Cyndy Salzmann
Daniel Darling
Jenn Doucette
T. Suzanne Eller
Kathi Macias
Anita Renfroe
Susan McGeown
Carla Williams
Tina Toles
Devon O'Day
Beverly Coggins
Stacey Kannenberg
Kathy Ide
Janice A. Thompson
Terra Hangen
Susan Wales
Cathi
Brandilyn Collins
Recent Guestbook Comments (1)  
Mike Yousif on 10/21/09 - 12:22 PM
Thanks for the friendship.

Have a blessed week.

Mike