The Joy Fix

Use mindfulness, positivity, relationships, & gratitude to build joy

Creative Ideas to Build Wellness, Strengthen Relationships,
and Delight In the Times When Children are Young

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Parenting & Child Care Workshops

Dr. Leyba provides parenting workshops, retreats, seminars, and lunch and learns. She can speak to your parent group, day care, child care, preschool, book club, religious group, MOPS group, agency, or workplace. Scroll down to see feedback from recent workshops.

Parenting Workshops

  • Great Habits of Connected Couples
  • Creative Ways to Build Joyful Relationships With Young Children
  • Mindfulness Techniques for Family Life
  • How Mama Got Her Groove Back
  • 10 Core Strategies for Joyful Parenting

Topics for Staff Who Work With Children

  • Self-Care & Wellness for Providers Who Work With Young Children
  • Mindfulness Techniques to Keep You Centered While Working With Young Children
  • The Positive Classroom: 5 Ways to Build More Positivity into Your School or Center
  • Custom Workshop

Feedback from Recent Workshops

“Amazing content and ideas”
“Great command of material and variety”
“Let’s book you again so you can talk longer”
“Great suggestions!”
“It really hit home for me”
“Very knowledgeable, lots of good info”
“Great tips, ideas, and take-aways!”
“Personable and informative”
“I loved this topic”
 “Everything you suggested was really helpful”
“Really good tools that I know will impact my day to day”
“Great additions to my toolbox”
“Ideas to enjoy my kids more”
“This will help me build more quality time with my kids”
“I learned to notice good behavior more”
“Really fantastic – lots of take-aways and little things moms can actually use!”
“All great info”
“I liked hearing about small things that are manageable in day to day busy life but can make a HUGE impact”
“Great ideas to strengthen my marriage”
“Great examples and ideas”
“Great handouts”
“I’m inspired to make more moments with my child”
“I learned how to be more present in the relationship with my child and to spend more quality time together”
“The speaker was open and knowledgable”
“Awesome! It opened my mind to new ideas”
“Good reminders to enjoy the small things.”
“Loved the handouts”
“I liked the interactive style of the presentation.”
“One of the best presentations we’ve had.”
“I’m eager to try some of the techniques I learned.”
“The speaker was very compassionate and insightful.”
“Easy to listen to.”
“Clear and helpful examples.”
“Engaging themes.”
“I loved it!”

Upcoming Events:

The Connected Couple
Northwest Covenant MOPS
Mount Prospect, IL
February 15th, 2017
9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Joy Fixes for Parents
Gary United Methodist Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Wheaton, IL
Winter, 2017
Private event

Mindful Parent Network Group
Starts February, 2017

Past Events:

Great Habits of Connected Couples
Victories of the Heart: Day of Victories
Open to the Public
Irish-American Heritage Center
Chicago, IL
November 5, 2016
https://www.victoriesformen.org//Other_Pages/A_Day_of_Victories_Annual_Event

20 Ways to Stay Connected After Having a Baby Together
Double Blessings Twins Group
October 15, 2016

Mindfulness Techniques for Early Educators
Professional Development Workshop for preschool teachers
School for Little Children
September 1, 2016, 9:30 a.m.

The Joy Fix for Parents
Heartwood Center for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Evanston, IL
April 16, 2016
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to the Public
**Donations will be accepted for Heartwood’s Women and Cancer Program (which provides free services for women with cancer)

Mindfulness Techniques for Parents of Children With Special Needs
RAiSE (Resource Association in Special Education)
La Grange, IL
April 12, 2016
7 p.m.
Park Junior High School
Open to the public and free

Bonding With Young Children
Parenthesis teen moms group / single moms group
Oak Park, IL
April 6 9, 2016 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Private event

20 Ways to Avoid Drifting Apart After Having Children
Gary United Methodist Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Wheaton, IL
February 6, 2015 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Private event

Prioritizing Joy in Early Parenthood
Lombard La Leche League
Lombard, IL
January 12th, 2016 7:00-8:30 p.m.
All are welcome

Joyful Parenting
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), Oak Lawn Chapter
Oak Lawn, IL
December 4th, 2015 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Private event

Mindfulness and Joy in the Workplace
Milestones4Kids Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Downers Grove, IL
Staff workshop
December 2nd, 2015
Private event

Joyful Parenting
Treehouse Pediatric Therapy
Woodridge, IL
November 23rd, 2015 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
All are welcome

How Mama Got Her Groove Back
Double Blessings Twins Group
Wheaton, IL
11/18/15 7:30 pm
Private event

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