Meet Gail Reichlin
Gail Reichlin is a dynamic, internationally respected keynote speaker for both parents and teachers. She is a 50-year veteran preschool teacher, parent educator, and the founding executive director of The Parents Resource Network in Chicago. She is well-known for her wit and wisdom relating to more effective discipline and better communication between adults and young children, newborn — age 8.
During the past 2 decades, Gail has given over 500 educational presentations in English and Spanish. Her Pocket Parent guide, with 200,000+ copies in print in the USA, has also served to change lives worldwide via 17 foreign language translations.
several of Gail's most notable clients include:
Educational Services
Gail's signature recipe for all of her enlightening, entertaining presentations is...one bunch of practical strategies, minced with real-life stories & peppered with a generous touch of humor and compassionate support.
Keynote Speaking
With current trends and proven strategies in mind, Gail will deliver an interactive keynote, uniquely tailored to your audience. Over the years, she has continuously proven herself as a perfect complement to AEYC, Head Start and other Early Childhood Education Conferences.
Parenting Workshop
During Gail's supportive, humorous 90-minute presentation, moms and dads no longer feel that they are alone in dealing with the common challenges that their children throw their way. Parents leave with a variety of sensible, sanity-saving solutions along with the excitement and confidence to try them immediately.
Teacher Training
Ranging in length from two to four hours or full-day, Gail's innovative "hands-on" workshops bring your staff to a new understanding for addressing the challenging behaviors within the classroom. Teachers receive professional development credit for attendance at your center or larger conference venue. Scheduling on-site classroom visitations allows Gail to observe and immediately discuss some effective interventions on the spot. Teachers really appreciate Gail's live demonstrations directly with their particular challenging children.
Parent Coaching
Gail joins parents and their child(ren) in their homes for one-on-one positive discipline consultations regarding such behaviors as mealtime and bedtime refusals, 'morning crazies', whining and sibling fights. The initial 2 hour consultation includes intake and observation, interaction with your child(ren) and live demonstrations of her strategies. Then, a one-hour follow-up discussion including written critique is scheduled with the parents. Phone and Zoom sessions can also be arranged by appointment.
“Gail Reichlin’s presentation was both interactive and engaging. She brought humor, healing and a human side to the complexities of parenting, leaving our audience both comforted and energized. Caring for young children is the ultimate challenge, with the ultimate reward. Gail makes you feel as if you have a trusted companion for the journey.”
“The people at our Head Start Region 5 Conference are still talking about your fabulous presentation. To put it simply...you ‘WOWed’ them!”
“Parents left Gail’s presentation with a smile on their face, an idea to try at home, and a feeling that you are not alone out there when your child ‘drives you crazy!”