Because parents are involved to a high degree in our programs, we have the opportunity to support them through the daily challenges of parenting in both informal and formal ways. We work to create a community of families dedicated to helping each other learn and grow.
| Share and Learn |
Weekly discussion and valuable support for parents Wednesdays 12:00- 1:30
Call for more info and topics.
Childcare is available!
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How to Talk
Workshops |
Enhance your relationship and parenting skills! Next session will be in the Spring of 2009. Call for details.
Childcare is available!
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| New! HELP |
Help Energize Loving Parenthood- Share and problem solve your current parenting challenges! Second Monday of each month 6:30- 7:30PM Please call for details.
Childcare is available!
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We recognize that each family is unique and we know that no one parenting technique works for every child all the time. We believe parents need a well-stocked tool box of skills and techniques to help them in their job as parents.
Lunchtime Share and Learn
Each Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:30pm we offer parent education on various topics. Please call 561.482-3412 for more information.
Childcare is available!
November 5 - Telling Stories: The Importance of the Oral Tradition
November 12 - Facing Today’s Media Challenges (part I)
November 19 - Facing Today’s Media Challenges (part II)
December 3- How to Choose a Public Elementary School
December 10- How to Choose a Private Elementary School & a discussion of Home Schooling
Parenting Class
“How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk”
will be offered in Spring 2009
For More Information or to Register call (561) 482-3412.
A workshop developed by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, the authors of the best selling book. Seedlings teachers Mary Sikes and Rachael Ignatoff will lead the way to better communication skills in this valuable workshop for parents, teachers and childcare professionals.
This workshop will be presented in a series of six evening classes.
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (We will start promptly at 6:00)
The authors believe, “Every other occupation, from driving a truck to performing surgery, requires months or years of training. Only for the job of raising children do we expect that love will be enough. But, sometimes it isn't. Parents also need skills.” Their program gives parents the know-how we need to be helpful to our children and helpful to ourselves. The method taught in the class is supportive, friendly, and best of all effective. It offers innovative ways to solve such common problems as:
- How to listen to-and understand-your child's concerns.
- How to have cooperation in your family-without nagging.
- How you and your child can deal with feelings.
- How to find alternatives to punishment.
- How to help your child attain a positive self-image.
The course teaches that the words we use with our children have tremendous power. Many examples are given of the countless ways our use of language can not only engage cooperation, but can also build self-esteem, inspire confidence, and encourage responsibility in our children. During this course you will find out how the mood in your home can change when you respond:
- To feelings - “A scratch can hurt."
Instead of, "Stop crying. It's only a scratch"
- To mishaps- “The milk spilled. We need a sponge."
Instead of, “Now look what you did!"
- To misbehavior- "Walls are not for writing on. Paper is for writing on."
Instead of, “Bad boy! No more crayons for you!
A local Dad who participated in this course last year was amazed at the improvement he experienced in his relationship with his children and in the atmosphere in his home as a result of the parenting skills he learned. “I have more understanding now, more patience, and more ideas of what to say and do when things start to get crazy. I don’t want to make them feel bad and shame them – I knew there had to be a better way.” Please call (561) 482-3412 for more information. Call early as class size will be limited.
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