Rick Daynes
Rick Daynes is on a mission to strengthen the special needs community by empowering teachers, families, and any person or organization fighting for exceptional people. His award winning book, "Keep It Together Man" For Dads with a Special Kid, is based on his experiences as a husband and father of five, three of whom are on the Autism Spectrum; one has Asperger's Syndrome and another Down Syndrome.
Rick has spoken across the United States and Canada, featured on several television and radio shows, and has helped change the lives of thousands. He brings a unique perspective that encourages audiences to expand their creativity and take action EVERY DAY!
Marriage, children, money, and everyday battles take their toll on any parent. Throw a kid with special needs into that mix, and it's an entirely different ball game. Rick navigates a clear path through the roller coaster of different lives. The challenges and triumphs that mold families are celebrated. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired by the keeping-it-real dad, who offers life-changing solutions and tools to ALL parents, teachers, or anyone who wants to empower their life and shape the brightest future.
Rick Daynes is on a mission to strengthen the special needs community by empowering teachers, families, and any person or organization fighting for exceptional people. His award winning book, "Keep It Together Man" For Dads with a Special Kid, is based on his experiences as a husband and father of five, three of whom are on the Autism Spectrum; one has Asperger's Syndrome and another Down Syndrome.
Rick has spoken across the United States and Canada, featured on several television and radio shows, and has helped change the lives of thousands. He brings a unique perspective that encourages audiences to expand their creativity and take action EVERY DAY!
Marriage, children, money, and everyday battles take their toll on any parent. Throw a kid with special needs into that mix, and it's an entirely different ball game. Rick navigates a clear path through the roller coaster of different lives. The challenges and triumphs that mold families are celebrated. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be inspired by the keeping-it-real dad, who offers life-changing solutions and tools to ALL parents, teachers, or anyone who wants to empower their life and shape the brightest future.
10 Habits of Shiny Happy Parents
Marriage is What Brings us Together Today
Married? In a relationship? Didn't work out? Sometimes, it just ain't easy. What matters most in marriage are often times forgotten by both parties to it. Plus you have extra circumstances! We dive into the real nuts and bolts of relationships and what makes them grow. Communication, balance, antecedents, priorities, POG's (Parents Only Getaway), and much more! This program offers life changing solutions to all parents who want to empower their marriage and shape the brightest future for...
I Have a Kid With Special Needs! What am I Going to do Now?
Every parent at some point has had that moment when they thought they knew what they were doing, only to find out they didn't know "jack squat." This interactive session will cause you to take a good look at...wait for it... YOU! You are a unique parent with a special needs kid. We will assess the framework, the environment, and the grind of your day. By combining group discussion with sharing of promising practices, this presentation will explore techniques that will bring a renewed...
ARE YOU KIDNEY ME?
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Educators
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Parents
The importance of an IEP meeting to all parties, especially parents, cannot be overstated. These are the 10 principles that will help you create and maintain a successful IEP from start to finish! All the In's and out's, the Do's and Don'ts, everything you need and nothing you don't. It's all spelled out in an interactive and entertaining seminar. Take it from the man who has trained thousands of parents and has three current IEP meetings of his own, this program will give your child the...
Are you in "The Club"
Happy Wife Happy Life
What matters most in a marriage is often times forgotten by both parties to it. We dive into the real nuts and bolts of relationships in a humorous and non-sugar coated approach. Communication, antecedents, priorities, POG's (Parents Only Getaways), and sex, are stimulated with real growth examples. This program offers life changing solutions to all parents who want to empower their marriage and shape the brightest future for their family.
POG (Parents Only Getaway) The Grand Poobah of Dating
POG is the pinnacle of dating and necessary for all parents, even though many think it impossible. The gateway to the good life is realized as couples come to understand that it transcends all Valentines days, birthdays, and holidays. It supersedes any loving gesture, therapy, or family reunion. We break down the three great excuses, time, money, and sitter, and empower couples to take life by the collar and boldly commit to strengthening their marriage through dates and POGs.
