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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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Positive Discipline – May 17th

May 12, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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Parents want their children to behave appropriately and learn to follow directions for a number of reasons: it makes like easier for the whole family, your child develops stronger friendships, and school situations are easier and more productive. Whether we know it or not, we are shaping our child’s behavior by our every interaction with them. In this 90-minute class, learn techniques to shape your child’s behavior in a positive manner so that he can achieve all his goals, both immediately … [Read more...]

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May 9; 6-7:30 pm; Sugar & Spice? The state of our girls

March 8, 2011 By Paula Leave a Comment
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Girls today face many challenges but also have amazing opportunities as they grow into tomorrow’s leaders. In this 90-minute class, Dr. Stiernberg will discuss:  The early years: how school settings affect girls  Cliques, gossip and bullying…oh my!  Body image and eating disorders  How to discuss those crazy body changes  ADHD in girls – what to look for  Your questions! $20 Starbucks; Escarpment and Slaughter Lane For more information or to register, contact Dr. … [Read more...]

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Interaction Training

July 5, 2010 By Paula Leave a Comment
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Establishing effective relationships with our parents is a critical component of a successful preschool experience for our children. Giving our teachers the tools to communicate well during orientation, drop-off  and pick-up and also during parent conferencing is the first step towards creating these relationships. Please plan to attend our upcoming workshop: Effective Parent Communication Skills on July 15th, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Child's Way Creative Learning Center 7212 Oak Meadow Drive … [Read more...]

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Stepping Out! Making the Most of Your Baby’s First 3 Years

June 5, 2010 By Paula Leave a Comment
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June 7th This is such an exciting time for you and your growing child. Developmentally, this is what we call “the critical window” of opportunity. These early years are ripe with potential for your baby/young child.  This class will address: Physical, intellectual, social/emotional, and spiritual development levels and practices that encourage positive growth Appropriate boundary setting that promotes positive family time Interesting techniques to use with your child that … [Read more...]

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