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WORKSHOP SESSION ONE

Parenting With Purpose
Tom Haller’s accumulated wisdom could fill a library. He shares his practical approach to parenting with
fathers with children of all ages.

The Wonder of Boys
Roger McPhail brings his immensely popular perspective on raising boys in a culture that is often
unfriendly to their unique needs.

King Dad
Join Tom FitzPatrick for a look at how fathers can lead by serving their families with humility, courage,
and understanding.

College Savings Insider
Officials of the MET/MESP will untangle the details surrounding 529 plans,prepaid tuition plans, and
other tools for college savings.

Fathering in Blended Families
Dr. Lyle Danuloff brings his expert perspective to the issues that face fathers in this increasingly
common, and often confusing, situation.

Dads and Daughters
Ted Braude confronts the mysteries and frustrations of fathering girls, with practical tips no matter what
your daughter’s age.

Raising Self-Determined Children
Dr. Bernie Les presents a unique strategy for helping your children become mature and responsible.

The Challenge of Grade Schoolers
Elementary school principal Randy Muffley uses his own experiences to help fathers understand how to
guide their young children.

WORKSHOP SESSION TWO

The Only 3 Discipline Strategies You’ll Ever Need
Thomas Haller draws on the lessons in his newest book to give fathers the tools they need to impose
measured, effective discipline.

Father/Child Rituals
Is it possible to become a better father starting today? Chris Edwards explains how fathers can use large
and small rituals to strengthen the bonds in their families.

The Challenge of Middle Schoolers
Mark Wilson, a former middle school principal (and current Assistant Principal of a public high school),
shares his secrets to dealing with children during these turbulent years.

BoysWork
Psychologist Ted Braude presents his newest project, helping fathers prepare their sons for manhood
with character and maturity.

Fathering the Special Needs Child
Craig Stone and Gillian Ogilvie of Oakland Family Services brings the popular Dynamic Dads program to
the Fathers Conference for the first time.

Making Room for Daddy
John Lynn, longtime Beaumont educator, shows newer dads how to be involved in the lives of their
children.

Navigating the Legal System
Jim Semerad of Dads of Michigan provides a primer on legal issues for non-custodial dads.

Internet Safety
Do you know all of the dangers confronting your children in the online world? An expert from the
Oakland County Sheriff’s office shares some vital information for keeping our children safe.

WORKSHOP SESSION THREE

King Dad
Tom FitzPatrick provides an encore look at how fathers can lead by serving their families with courage,
humility, and understanding.

Transitions to High School
Bob Phillips brings his popular approach to teach fathers how they can survive high school…the second
time around.

The Father Blessing
Author Peter Putnam goes beyond The Song of Father/Son to help fathers find the words to
communicate messages of love and support to their children.

Fathering Outside of Marriage
Larry Herren, social worker and divorced father, shows men how they can overcome conflict and
alienation to forge healthy relationships.

African-American Fathers
Roger McPhail addresses the special challenges facing fathers in this vital community.

Substance Abuse 101
Blake Angrove of Maplegrove Clinic offers expert advice on how fathers can help their children avoid
this tragic problem.

Fathering in Tough Economic Times
Murray Davis and Mike Parker explain how to guide your family when the economy is down.

Grandfathering the Next Generation
Mike Josephson speaks about the next stage of fatherhood, helping grandfathers learn how
to be involved as the grandfathering paradigm changes in the 21st century.

PROGRAM
SCHEDULE

8:00-8:45 a.m.
Registration
and Breakfast

8:45-9:00 a.m.
Welcome

9:00-9:45 a.m.
Keynote Address

9:45-10:00 a.m.
Break

10-11:00 a.m.
Workshop Session 1

11-11:15 a.m.
Break

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Workshop Session 2

12:15-1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00-2:00 p.m.
Workshop Session 3

2:00-2:15 pm.
Break

2:15-3:00 p.m.
How I Feel About
My Father

This page contains detailed information about the
Eighth Annual Midwest Fathers Conference, including
the Program Schedule and Workshop descriptions.

If you still need additional information about the
Conference, or if you have specific questions that are
not answered on this page or on the Fathers
Conference page, please visit the Contact Us page
and send us an email message or call us at
248-646-1445.

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that would like the opportunity to reach out to the
hundreds of men who will attend the Eighth Annual
Midwest Fathers Conference this January?

We are proud to offer all nonprofit organizations a
FREE exhibit table at the Conference. To reserve a
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arrangements and send you all of the information
you need to become an exhibitor. Thank You!