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Parents Council of Commonwealth Parenting
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Parents Council Corner
by Denise Miller, Parents Council Chair
What is the Parents Council of CP?
PC of CP is a group of representatives consisting of parents, grandparents and other caregivers interested in promoting the mission of Commonwealth Parenting through their respective organizations. The Mission of Commonwealth Parenting is: To build a stronger community by teaching proactive parenting skills to parents and caregivers in central Virginia through quality education, communication and support.
What is PC of CP's goal?
To develop strong and productive partnerships by connecting families and caregivers in schools, religious institutions, and other community groups in central Virginia to the services and resources provided by CP, as well as to related community resources groups that promote healthy, strong, stable and nurturing relationships.
Who can become a member of the Parents Council?
If you are a member of a PTA, a Parent Association, a Parent Education ministry in a faith based organization, a moms club, a neighborhood association, a networking group or an interested individual...we want you to join us!
How can I get involved?
It's very easy! Contact us for more information: 804-545-1272 or www.commonwealthparenting.org. We'd love to see you at one of our membership meetings, which will be published in our next newsletter. Each issue of ParentTalk will have a page devoted to Parents Council. You’ll find helpful information, upcoming meeting dates and special event announcements each quarter.
Click here to contact us about getting involved. Be sure to include your particular area of interest. We look forward to seeing you!
Commonwealth Parenting and The Children's Museum of Richmond
Did you know that Commonwealth Parenting has joined forces with the Children's Museum of Richmond to bring parent education and information to CMOR members and guests? Once per month, Family Educator Susan Brown is on hand for Q & A at Magical Member Mondays. In addition, every other Friday, Commonwealth Parenting family educators work with teen moms on skill development and parenting. Future plans include taking some of our most popular classes to CMOR - so stay tuned for updates!
 Where you can See More, Do More, and Be More…
Resource Links for Eating Disorders Information
* Links denoted with a star have a local or regional connection
Eating Disorders Anonymous* www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Gurze Books www.gurze.net
Jessie's Wish * www.jessieswish.org
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorders
www.ANAD.org
National Eating Disorders Association www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Northfield Foundation * http://www.aplacetobreakfree.com
Overeaters Anonymous * http://www.oa.org/index.htm
Remuda Ranch * www.remudaranch.com
The Renfrew Clinic www.renfrewcenter.com
Something Fishy www.something-fishy.org
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