Jim Brawner

Jim Brawner, M.Ed. Co-author of "Taming the Family Zoo"

Teacher inservice, team building, parenting seminars, marriage events and special speaking along with business analysis for employers.

Jim Brawner is a former teacher and school administrator. He has a M.Ed. along with a B.S.E. in life sciences, health education, as well as recreation education. He has taught at Texas A&M University, the University of Arkansas, as well as in private and public schools, both rural and inter-city, and ranging in age from kindergarten to high school. He has been a director of the largest Christian sports camp (Kanakuk Kamps in Branson, MO) in the United States and is the current emcee and small group leadership trainer for Gary Smalley’s "I Promise” seminars. Jim is a Gold Medallion (Christian Booksellers Association) nominated author of the book, “Taming the Family Zoo.” This book also is the recipient of the Angel Award for print media in parenting/teaching. Jim’s wife, Suzette, has co-written this book with Jim in addition she has written, “UnCommon Sense for Real Women in the Real World” and “A Daily Dose of UnCommon Sense.” Jim and Suzette have three married children, Jason Brawner, pilot and legal adviser; Dr. Travis Brawner, an ear, nose and throat surgeon; Jill Brawner Jones, actress/author/speaker.

“Everyone has a handful of parents they look at and say, ‘They did a great job with their kids.’ They’re the kind of parents you look to for advice with your own children. Jim and Suzette Brawner are ‘look at’ and ‘look to’ parents in my book. They’ve taken the different personalities in their family and blended them into a closely knit team. With their insights and wisdom, you can do the same with your family.”
-- John Trent, Ph. D., author, speaker, and president of Encouraging Words.

“I’ve lived next door to the Brawner family zoo for 15 years. Their three children are the best parented young adults I know.”
-- Joe White, author, speaker, President, Kanakuk Kamps

“My wife and I enjoyed lots of blessings and success raising our five kids. But reading this book made me say, ‘I wish we’d known that.” How much more successful we would have been with this book in our tool box of parenting skills!”
-- Peter Herschend, member, Missouri State Board of Education, father of five

How a Person With Your Personality Can Be an Effective Parent/Employer/Team Member

Does dinner time at your house sometimes look more like feeding time at the zoo than a family meal? Do your kids sometimes act more like animals than like children? If you answered yes to these questions, don’t despair – your family is more normal than you might think. The truth is every member of your family (including you!) is really a lion, otter, golden retriever, or beaver. No wonder chaos often results when you’re all together! Jim Brawner examines these four different personality types with depth and humor, giving you insight into why your kids act the way they do. When we understand our strengths and weaknesses, we can better connect and effectively teach each one of our children according to their bent!

Hidden Keys to Successful Teamwork

Effective communication requires three key components. As you discover, navigate, and apply these components, you should be able to discern a child’s feelings and needs. With this level of understanding, you will help them begin to take personal responsibility for their actions (and reactions).

Helpful Tools for Discipline and Harmony!

How many times do we close the spirit of our children by being too harsh, not being focused on their needs, misunderstanding their intentions, or just not being present! There are valuable tools that help us re-direct and discipline the unwanted behavior in our children. These allow us to resolve the issues that matter most.

Discover How Relationships Are Built to Last

We were born for relationship. The world does a good job of beating us up and turning our bitterness into sorrows. How we were raised, who we marry, and how we teach our children can send very mixed signals and confuse the entire processes of all our relationships. Discover how to tap into your God-given abilities to resolve conflict, defuse arguments, and minimize damage to all your relationships.