Dates

Class

August 24, 2010
(Tuesday)

“Parenting Tips for Back to School”
by Sara D. Wilson, M.Ed., CPS
This class will offer ideas on getting you and your kids back into the routine of going to school and provide you with information about what families can do to encourage school success.

August 26, 2010
(Thursday)

“Anger Management for Pre-Adolescents (Ages 7-11 Only)”
by Sara Wilson, M.Ed., CPS
It’s tough being a preteen today!  Join us as we discuss issues that often lead to anger and inappropriate behavior and learn anger management skills and appropriate ways to deal with preteen issues.

August 31, 2010
(Tuesday)

“How to Raise a Money-Smart Child”
by Kathleen Williams, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Co.
You will learn how to start teaching your children about financial goal-setting and self-discipline and the basics of making wise money choices.

September 2, 2010
(Thursday)

“Anger Management for Teens (Ages 12-17 Only)”
by Sara  Wilson, M.Ed., CPS
Teens see the world through different eyes. Learn how to see from different perspectives as we discuss anger management skills and appropriate ways to deal with issues.

September 14, 2010
(Tuesday)

“Anger Management for Parents (Part 1)”
by Jim Schneider, M.Ed., LPC                         
This class will focus on managing stress, looking at emotions, exploring anger expression styles, and communicating anger effectively.

September 21, 2010
(Tuesday)

“Anger Management for Parents (Part 2)”
by Jim Schneider, M.Ed., LPC
Parents will learn how they can make anger a “friendly” part of their lives by learning new skills to manage this emotion. 

September 28, 2010
(Tuesday)

“Preventing Violence in Children Through Healthy Relationships”
by Jim Schneider, M.Ed., LPC
Focuses on understanding the effects of violence on children parents and family dynamics.  Learn how families can recover from violence.

October 12, 2010
(Tuesday)

“I Love This Kid but He Is Driving Me Nuts: Part 1”
by Jim Gamble, Ed.D
Understanding the complexities of living and dealing with children and adults with ADHD.

October 19, 2010
(Tuesday)

“I Love This Kid but He Is Driving Me Nuts: Part 2”
by Jim Gamble, Ed.D
Find out about ADHD support and survival guides for ADHD parents.

October 26, 2010
(Tuesday)

“Joys and Challenges of Parenting School-Age Children”
by Nancy Robinson, Ph.D, Psychologist 
The focus will be on issues facing school-aged children, such as self-esteem, social skills and competency in school as well as addressing common challenges of being a parent of school-aged children.

September 1, 8,
15 & 22, 2010
(Wednesdays)

“The First Year of Your Child’s Life (0 to 12 Months)”
by Jackie Caldwell, M.S., LMSW
** Four Part Series** Learn how to cope with and enjoy your child’s first year of life.

Special Series: “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” by Dina Pender, LISD Educator
This seven week series is designed to give you practical skills that can be used to help you feel more confident as a parent, have more fun parenting, and feel more relaxed at the end of the day.  This course addresses many of the day-to-day frustrations of being a parent.  Classes are every Thursday from September 16th-October 28th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
For more information or to register for a class call 747-5577.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED AND YOU MUST REGISTER
FOR EACH CLASS!!