Commonwealth Parenting Center

Connecting with Your Teens

LPearce — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:30:46 +0000

• Develop effective communication techniques your teen will respond to
• Establish a positive respectful, relationship while maintaining your role as parent
• Find out how to keep your teen “talking” to you
• Get tips for handling typical teen issues of concern
• Learn the importance of maintaining your role as parent

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When Children Whine and Nag (Parents of Children Ages 2-9 years)

LPearce — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:30:36 +0000

• Whining is a common childhood method of getting adult response.
• Discuss what children whine about and why they do it.
• Learn some strategies to help break the whining habit.

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Making Sense of Preschool Meltdowns (Parents of Children Ages 2-5 years)

LPearce — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:30:44 +0000

• Discuss some of the most common meltdowns parents of preschoolers experience.
• Understand why meltdowns happen in families.
• Get some effective strategies for minimizing their frequency and intensity.

The Cyber Scene from a Parental Viewpoint (Parents of Children of All Ages)

LPearce — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:30:10 +0000

• Learn how to set up house rules and parameters for safety while still supporting social independence in children.
• Get a quick snapshot of the cyber scene that encompasses computers, video-gaming, phones and handhelds.
• Understand how children are drawn to the cyber scene and where it fits into 21st century lifestyles.
• Discuss the steps to take when you something unacceptable happens or if you are suspicious of activity.

FREE! Happiest Baby on the Block (New and Expecting Parents)

LPearce — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:30:19 +0000

Simple techniques that help to calm even the fussiest baby.
Bring parenting questions
Receive a free Happiest Baby DVD

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Raising the “Cool” Kid (For Parents of Children Ages 5-11 years)

LPearce — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:30:47 +0000

• Unmanaged anger in children can lead to larger problems down the road.
• Discuss causes of children’s anger.
• Teach children to express their anger and frustration in age appropriate ways.
• Learn strategies for helping them to manage these feelings.

Changes, Changes, Changes (Parents of Children of All Ages)

LPearce — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:30:30 +0000

• Discuss how children of all ages function best in an environment of structure routine and predictability.
• Help children become adaptive to change in a world that is never static.
• Learn to give them coping skills whether they are dealing with a change of school, a move to a new home or a divorce in the family.

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Keeping Your “Cool” (For Parents of Children of 5-11 years)

LPearce — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:30:01 +0000

• When kids push the “hot” buttons, parents get angry and upset.
• Talk about your anger, kids’ reactions to your anger and what to do about it.
• Get some “cool” suggestions for keeping emotions from getting the best of your parent/child interactions.

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First Steps for Fathers (For New and Expecting Dads)

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:30:14 +0000

Using the Conscious Fathering Program curriculum participants will learn:

How to swaddle, calm and soothe a baby;
Become familiar with the basic parental tools needed during the first 3 months of life;
Lean a baby’s typical cycle of care from feeding to diapering; sleeping to crying.

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From Surviving to Thriving: (Stress Management for the New or Expectant Parent)

LPearce — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:30:00 +0000

Being prepared for the stresses and changes of parenthood can lessen their impact and enhance the joy a new baby brings to a family. Babies welcome. Discuss:

Personal and work related changes
The best ways to communicate with your partner
How to set up a support system
Valuable relaxation techniques

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