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Feb 26th; Off to College!

January 22, 2012 By Paula Leave a Comment
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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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Feb 19th; How to Choose a Nanny

January 19, 2012 By Paula Leave a Comment
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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...]

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Feb. 16th; Nanny 911

January 17, 2012 By Paula 1 Comment
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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...]

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Dec 11: Feeding Your Feelings

November 29, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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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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Nov 20th; Resiliency Gameplan

November 7, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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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...]

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October 23;Emotional Communication & Children

October 12, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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Emotional Communication and Children; Oct 23rd; 1-3 pm Do you feel unprepared for helping your child with their feelings? Do you wonder if you should do “more” when your child is sad? Or mad? Do you feel as if you are not as good as you want to be with dealing with your child’s behavior? Please join us as we discuss how to navigate the process of teaching our children to handle their feelings Together we'll explore: The role emotions play in parenting The potential … [Read more...]

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October 16;Taming Tempers

September 27, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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Taming Tempers – October 16; 1-3 p.m. 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 truly 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. In our Taming Tempers workshop, parents will learn how to identify an upcoming explosive incident, how to teach your … [Read more...]

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Sept. 25; Parenting with Intimacy

August 2, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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Relationship building practices that teach love, patience, and respect: Parenting with Intimacy means that we value relationships while teaching our children self-discipline, goal setting and appropriate behaviors. Intimate parenting requires addressing the underlying need in the situation —Our goal is always to help our child eventually learn to redirect her own behavior. — In this class we'll learn: what our intimacy needs are how to be aware of our own needs as well as our … [Read more...]

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Sept. 11; School Success Strategies

August 2, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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Start early! Building effective habits now can help your child have her best year yet. Join us as we examine what it means for your child to be “successful” in school. From the child entering kindergarten to those entering middle school, we’ll discuss basic strategies that can help your child feel comfortable, successful and proud of his school performance. Included in this workshop will be: Helpful ideas for the “anxious” child beginning the school year Tips for communicating … [Read more...]

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In the Middle: A workshop for girls entering Middle School; June 26 or 30

June 7, 2011 By Paula 1 Comment
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Middle School Can Be Scary… But it doesn’t have to be! Please join us as we discuss the joys and pitfalls of middle school. The workshop will be led by Dr. Paula Stiernberg, former middle school principal, and together we’ll explore: Strategies for that first day How to meet new friends but keep your old BFF Dealing with the “lunchroom social struggle” Managing the homework load and busy schedule Your questions! Sunday, June 26; 2:30 – 4 pm Or Thursday, June … [Read more...]

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