Practical Solutions For The Busy Family
Ready for Kindergarten? All you need to know to prepare yourself and your little one for "big school" Kindergarten is a HUGE step for you and your child. Ensure that your child is prepared for the transition by joining us for this 90 minute class where we’ll discover: Preparing your child for the separation anxiety he may feel The “readiness” guidelines recommended by both public and private schools Ways to build a positive relationship with your child’s teacher from day … [Read more...]
Do you have a child (2-12 years of age) with some “anger management issues”? Although we may try to laugh these off, sometimes your child’s angry outbursts can frustrate or even alarm you as a parent. All children hopefully experience anger as part of their development, but not all children are quick to pick up on coping methods that are appropriate. Together we'll explore: how to identify an upcoming explosive incident how to teach your child to self-soothe and solve the … [Read more...]
Community of Caregivers Calling All Caregivers! If you care for children as a parent, teacher, nanny or grandparent, please join our Community of Caregivers. We meet monthly to learn about a child-development related topic from our facilitator, Dr. Paula Stiernberg, and then engage in meaningful group discussions about the topic of the day or your thoughts on related topics. Drop in once or join us for every session! For more information contact Karen.LeBlanc@att.net. Regular participation … [Read more...]
ADHD and Your Child From symptoms to treatments and everything in between Join us for this 90-minute class designed for the parent who is navigating the murky waters of ADHD with your child. Together we’ll learn: Overview & Facts Symptoms & Types Diagnosis & Tests Treatment & Care Behavior Modifications Finding Help March 25; 3 pm – 5 pm $25 Bee Cave location For more information or to register, contact Dr. Paula … [Read more...]
I always caution parents about "little ears that hear everything" so that they'll tailor their conversations while the little guys are around. My favorite example is an incident that I remember from my oldest son's preschool days. There had been a tragic accident the night before in which 2 teenagers had been killed in an auto crash. Several of the moms were discussing this at pick up time, thinking their little ones were busy playing and wouldn't hear their words. Wrongo! My child got in the … [Read more...]
Is your child going off to college next year? Congratulations! You've done a great job of getting him or her to this next stage of "becoming"! There is so much to do to get ready, and this 90-minute class will definitely help you prepare for the really big issues he (and you) will face: managing money: some of the common pitfalls and methods to avoid them grades: expressing your expectations, establishing guidelines and setting reasonable goals health & wellness: sleep, nutrition, … [Read more...]
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Choosing a nanny or babysitter can be a daunting task. After all, this person will be interacting with and caring for your greatest treasure! If you find yourself looking for a nanny or a quality babysitter, but don't exactly know where to begin, How to Choose a Nanny is just for you! Join us for this 90-minute class, taught by Dr. Paula Stiernberg and we'll discover: Sources to aid in your nanny or sitter search Interview questions that will truly reveal the candidates strengths (and … [Read more...]
Nanny 911: Practical Solutions for Your Most Common Problems temper tantrums whining "I'm bored" bad words whining We'll begin with some basic child development topics to help you understand these little ones and then dive into the first of our Nanny Certifcation classes. Nanny Certification Parenting with Purpose has teamed up with Nannies from the Heart for this series of classes from the Nanny Training Institute to offer a unique opportunity for Austin parents and … [Read more...]
End Emotional Eating! Free Yourself from this self-defeating obsession. If you find yourself focused on losing the same 5,10, or 50 pounds over and over again, please give yourself the gift of attending this class. Feeding Your Feelings can be a life-changing experience for you if you are willing to explore: the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger the "die" in diets how to nurture yourself without food why kindness works and guilt and shame don't the emptiness … [Read more...]
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Not just for kids! This 90-minute class will also help parents strengthen their own resiliency quotient. Together, we'll learn why resilience is important in all of our lives, but especially those of our children. You will leave knowing: key resiliency markers what a child needs to hear, see, and experience at each stage of development why resilient children (and adults) live more fulfilling lives the link between resiliency and destructive or addictive behaviors Please join us as … [Read more...]
Recently, a friend of mine (Dr. Paula Stiernberg) came to speak to our … [Read More...]
We first met Dr. Stiernberg as a mother to one of our patients, but we are now … [Read More...]
Dear Paula, Thank you so much for leading my staff yesterday. Several … [Read More...]
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