Social Skills Group (Kindergarten/First Grade) Tuesdays, October 3 through December 5, 3:30 to 4:30 PM Making and keeping friends doesn’t always come easily… but social skills can be learned. It takes modeling, guided play, and practice. And we can help! Our Social Skills Groups are for children who are experiencing difficulties in social settings such as…
DetailsMusic Together Fall Sessions Are Starting! Join the musical experience with singing, dancing, and instrument play. (For parents/caregivers and children aged 0 – 4 years) Thursday Mornings, September 7 through November 16 9:30 to 10:15 AM or 10:30 to 11:15 AM (No classes on 9/21 or 10/5) OR Thursday Afternoons, September 7 through November 16 3:30 to 4:15…
DetailsTeaching Cooperation without Stickers, Snacks or Screens (Preschool/Elementary) Thursday, August 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Referencing Alfie Kohn’s Punished by Rewards, we will explore how consequences and rewards can get in the way of children’s growth and ability to learn. We will also look at how to use encouragement and praise to motivate your child to behave and…
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Supporting Healthy Brain Development: What Every Parent Needs to Know (0 – 5 years) Wednesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM In this workshop parents will learn the basics of brain development and why early experiences are so important. Learn about the crucial role parents play in building their child’s brain and fun, easy activities to…
DetailsIt’s that time of year when kids start school and parents want to feel a part of the action. I remember how much I wanted to know how my daughter’s day went. I inquired about what she learned, did she make new friends, and does she have homework. Whether your kids want you to be…
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Media Rules This article is from the Challenge Success website in the section for parents. These are the main points made at the parent education event that they mention below. Do you feel that media is all-consuming and rules your family life? Our Fall 2016 parent education event, Media Rules: Healthy Connections in the Digital Age, explored how…
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Life can seem so busy and everyone in a family has different schedules. This makes having a family meeting very challenging. However, unless connection and discussion time is made a priority, the distance between family members will increase and parental influence will decrease. You’ll be running after problems rather than proactively solving problems. So, make…
DetailsParenting the Positive Discipline Way (Preschool/Elementary) 2 Sessions Thursday, August 3 and August 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Based on Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline books and interactive activities, discover how better to understand your child’s behavior; discipline with friendship, love, and respect; and find common-sense solutions to everyday challenges. With Bridget Bertrand, MFT. Fee $90; $65 additional parenting partner…
Details(0 – 6 years) 2 Sessions Mondays, July 31 and August 7 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM At Parents Place in San Mateo During this workshop, we will address strategies to help your child cope and manage his or her feelings and identify and discuss common anxiety triggers, such as school situations, social dynamics, sleep, and…
DetailsMothers and Sons: Raising Boys Into Men (Preschool/Elementary) Thursday, July 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Explore this special relationship between mothers and sons and learn what boys need from their moms. Discuss how to handle boy energy and foster long-lasting communication and closeness. With Rachel Sklar, MSW, PCI certified parent coach. $45; $30 additional parenting partner.…
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