special event

Steve Biddulph’s 2017 Perth Tour

“A cross between Billy Connolly and Dr. Spock” — The Times

“Electrifying” — UK Telegraph 

“Biddulph is a spellbinder” — 60 Minutes 

Join renowned parenting author Steve Biddulph for his last tour of Perth before he retires from speaking. Steve was a family psychologist for 30 years. His shows are world famous for their humour, honesty, and life-changing stories. Steve and his partner Shaaron are the authors of five books including The Secret of Happy Children, Manhood, Raising Girls and Raising Boys – which have sold four million copies in 27 languages. 

Please note all events have now sold out… we do not have a waiting list.
ALSO VENUE CHANGE FOR RAISING BOYS: Now being held at Mt Pleasant College Auditorium, Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, 497 Marmion St, Booragoon

Wednesday 22nd  March 2017

Raising Girls

Churchlands Concert Hall, Churchlands Senior High School

SOLD OUT

This powerful new talk covers girls at every age – from newborn to their 20s. You’ll hear stories about girls who have overcome tough situations and how you can help your daughter become wise, warm and strong.  

Learn about … 

  • The five stages of girlhood 
  • The importance of dads 
  • How aunties save the lives of girls 
  • How to give her inner security, a feeling that the world is hers to explore
  • Girls and friendship 
  • Loving the body you have.  
  • Not growing up too fast!  

This talk will make you determined and fierce in wanting to empower and stand alongside all our girls to demand a better world.   

 

Thursday 23rd March 2017

Raising BOYS

***PLEASE NOTE: VENUE CHANGED TO Mt Pleasant College Auditorium, Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, 497 Marmion St, Booragoon **

Sold Out

Everyone who has boys today is concerned for them. We all want our boys to grow up happy, positive, caring and safe. 

Come and hear about how this can be done – in simple, practical ways that will make immediate sense.  

Topics include… 

  • The three stages of boyhood 
  • Keeping the special qualities of boys 
  • The importance of dads. 
  • Testosterone! 
  • Why boys love rough and tumble games. 
  • What to do if you’re a single mum 
  • Boys and housework! 

Monday 27th March 2017

The Secret of Happy Children

RNDM Performing Arts Centre, Sacred Heart College

In this funny, practical, and moving talk, Steve makes parenthood easier and happier, from babyhood right through the teen years. 

Topics include… 

  • How to raise children with backbone and heart 
  • What’s normal?                           
  • Understanding your parenting style and what might be missing  
  • Soft love and firm love, and when to use which 
  • Discipline – it isn’t what you think 
  • Helping your family to slow down and be more connected. 
SOLD OUT

EVENT INFORMATION & BOOKING DETAILS

Time: Each seminar runs 7pm-9pm (doors open 6.15pm) 

Tickets: $35 per person, per seminar 

Bookings: Please book online at the following individual links: 

Raising Girls — www.trybooking.com/OBHU 

Raising Boys — www.trybooking.com/OBHV (NB this event has been moved to Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, Booragoon)

The Secret of Happy Children — www.trybooking.com/OBHY  

Inquiries:  Carmen (Acting PA for Maggie Dent) at laura@maggiedent.com 

NB: We regret that children and babies cannot be admitted to the presentations 

Steve’s books will be available for sale on the night.