Winter - Spring 2012 Schedule
Educational Workshops
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Fee waivers are available for all programs. Call to inquire.
January
Bullying and Teasing Survival Tips
One of the most distressing situations a parent can face is to know his child is being teased or bullied by another youngster. A child who is persecuted, bullied and teased is more likely than other kids to be lonely, depressed, anxious and angry. Bullies can run into problems with violence and more, if not given help. What can parents do to protect their children? How can they teach their children to protect themselves and to avoid these situations? When is it appropriate to intervene directly and when is it better to offer support and guidance from behind the scenes? This workshop addresses these issues and many more while offering tips to help children gain the self-confidence they need to handle bullying situations.
For parents of children ages 4 and up.
Wednesday, January 18 - CANCELLED
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
February
All Kids are One of a Kind - Understanding Temperament
Learn about the ten temperament traits that all children have and how each trait effects your children's behavior and personality. Whether your children are temperamentally challenging or not, this workshop will help you to understand why they act and feel as they do. As your tolerance and patience increase, you will respond in better ways to behavior that in the past drove you crazy. Ultimately, you will learn how you can help your child manage his own temperament-driven behavior.
For parents of children of all ages.
Thursday, February 9
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
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March
“You’re So Mean – I Hate You” - Taming the Anger Monster in Your Child
Anger is an inevitable part of life and yet can be a frightening emotion. Children are not born with the knowledge of how to handle their frustrations, disappointments and limitations. In this workshop, learn ways to cope with your child’s anger and how to help him or her find acceptable ways to express the anger.
For parents of children of all ages.
Tuesday, March 13
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
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Abington Friend's School Hosts: Parenting in the 21st Century
The Center for Parenting Education will present two topics:
Discipline: Difficult, Draining and Doable
This popular workshop teaches disciplining techniques that allow you to remain calm and confident even when you must stop children from unacceptable behaviors. In this empowering course, you will learn about the parenting style that uses discipline approaches that maintain your children’s self-esteem and a healthy relationship between you and your children. You will also learn skills in rule making, handling protests and learning many alternatives to punishment.
The Core of Confidence: the Building Blocks of Self-Esteem
There is no greater gift we can give to our children than high self-esteem, which is the cornerstone of their success personally, academically, behaviorally and socially. But fostering it in your children takes more than simply telling them how great they are. In this course you will learn the skills to nurture a deep sense of self-worth and capability in your children.
Saturday, March 17
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m.
at Abington Friend's School (begins in Faulkner Library)
575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA
Fee: $25.00 includes lunch
Child Care: available for children over three at no charge with advance
registration
Registration: Contact
Abington Friends (www.abingtonfriends.net) or 215-886-4350
April
Partners in Parenting: Working Together as a Team
Working together with the people who are involved in the care and raising of your children is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your children. Explore the issues involved in creating this “team spirit” and learn the skills you can use to provide this security for your children.
For parents of children of all ages.
Tuesday, April 17
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
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May
Riding the Waves of the Teen Years
The emotional and social changes of adolescence can be amazing and difficult to understand for both parent and teen. Much confusion and tension can be lessened when parents are clearer about why their teen acts as he/she does. Learn about your child’s development, and how you can meet both your child’s and your needs during this stressful life stage while still maintaining a healthy relationship with your teenager. Also considered in this workshop are the issues of the media, substance abuse and sexuality and how you can address these with your teen.
For parents of children ages 10-16.
Wednesday, May 9
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
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The Educational Workshop program is partially funded by generous grants from the Louis N. Cassett Foundation and the Teleflex Foundation.
The Fee Waiver program is funded by a generous grant from the Douty Foundation.
We also thank the Giant Super Food Store for hosting our workshops in their Community Center.
Need specific help for your family? Times not convenient?
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Parent/Child Activities
Welcome to Parenthood
Join The Center for Parenting Education and Abington
Memorial Hospital's Childbirth Education Department for a morning of fun as we
share experiences, learn about parenthood, and make friends. Starting with your
birthing experience and continuing on to your new role as a parent, we will
share the expectations we have for ourselves as well as the realities of giving
birth and being a parent.
The beginning of this journey is a precious period in your life that deserves
your attention. Make time for you and your baby by attending this group. Get
the support to make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible, learn
the skills to increase your confidence and make
connections with other new parents.
Wednesdays, April 18 and 25, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m.
at Giant Super Food Store Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
FREE of charge
Let us know you are coming by calling 215-657-5720, emailing us at
info@parentingedu.org, or signing up on our events page on Facebook.
StoryTime at the Library
Drop in for "StoryTime at the Library" with your child. While your child engages in storytime activities nearby, you will have the opportunity to gain a few tips for your parenting toolbelt about a variety of subjects important to raising your young children.
Fridays, February 3, March 2, April 13 and May 4
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
at Union Library of Hatboro
243 South York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040
FREE of charge
Call the library for details at 215-672-1420
The following local libraries have fabulous
programs for children of all ages. Check out the following links to see which
ones may be of interest!
Abington
Township Public Library
Horsham Township Library
Union Library of Hatboro
Upper Moreland Library
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Need specific help for your family? Times not convenient?
Talk over your question one-on one with a Parenting Educator who will address your specific situation.
Check out our PERSONAL PARENTING COACHING |
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Live
too far away from our site? No babysitter?
Looking for answers right
now?
Check out our ONLINE ARTICLES, including:
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Parenting Educator Training
Do you want to make
a meaningful contribution to the community while growing personally and
professionally?
The
Center for Parenting Education is looking for energetic and caring people who
want to pursue a fulfilling and gratifying path for their lives that will also
guide parents in their most important and challenging job of raising their
children.
Our
upcoming training class will prepare you to
become a Parenting Educator
who will lead programs and become a part of the
on-going functioning of the Parenting Center.
12-week class, beginning on Wednesday, February 15, 2012,
9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Fee: $200.00
Prior to taking the Parent Education Training class, you will need to participate in the January interview process. To
learn more about this opportunity, call us at
215-657-5720 or email us at info@parentingedu.org.
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