Terrific Training is one of the resources listed under Powerful Products in the Invest In-Yourself section of the Consult For Kids store. As the name suggests, it is meant to help the adults who work with children build their skills. This page explains who training of this kind is for, what good training for youth-serving adults should accomplish and how to decide whether it fits your needs.
Who benefits from training
Adults come to work with children through many paths. Some are parents helping with homework. Others are tutors, mentors, coaches, after-school staff or volunteers. Many have never had formal preparation for the role. Practical training helps close that gap so adults feel more confident and children get more consistent support.
What good training should do
Training for people who serve kids is most useful when it is practical and immediately applicable. Look for material that helps you:
- build trust and rapport with children quickly
- handle common challenges, such as frustration or disengagement
- plan sessions or activities that hold attention
- communicate clearly with families and other adults
- reflect on what is working and adjust
Each listing in the store describes what it covers, so read the description to see how well it matches these needs and your own situation.
Choosing training that fits you
Begin with an honest look at where you feel least confident. Is it managing a group? Explaining difficult material? Staying calm when a child is upset? Choose training that addresses that specific need. Focused learning tends to stick better than broad courses that try to cover everything at once.
Making training stick
Learning only matters if it changes what you do. After completing a training resource, pick one technique and practice it for a few weeks. Notice the results and refine your approach. Talk about what you learned with others who work with kids, which deepens your own understanding and spreads useful ideas.
Investing in yourself to serve others
The Invest In-Yourself section exists because the adults around children deserve support too. Building your own skills is not a distraction from serving kids. It is one of the most direct ways to serve them better over the long run.
A free place to start
If you are not ready to choose a training resource yet, the free Kids’ Program Toolkit is a helpful first step. It introduces the practical approach behind Consult For Kids materials and offers strategies you can try immediately. Once you have used it, you will have a clearer idea of which training would help most.
Ask before you choose
If you are unsure whether Terrific Training matches your situation, reach out with questions. A short conversation with Brett can help you pick the right resource.
Get The Kids' Program Toolkit free, and book a call with Brett