Summer 2010 Schedule
Educational Workshops
July
Getting the Most Out of Your Children;
Understanding Each Child's Uniqueness
Each of our children has qualities that make him or her special and different from all other children. Learn ways to identify your child’s temperament, maturity level, the developmental tasks they are working to accomplish, and many other factors that make your child who he is. Learn how to use this information to create the best environment for your particular child to thrive.
Wednesday, July 7
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
| $15.00 for Members |
$20.00 for Non-Members |
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Hear and Be Heard: Skills for Healthy Communication
The number one trait of a healthy family is the ability to communicate in healthy ways, but sometimes it seems that a parent and a child speak different languages. Learn specific skills to help you facilitate healthy, clear and direct communication that will help you to build a strong relationship with your child. These are lifelong skills that are effective with anyone, regardless of age!
Wednesday, July 14
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
| $15.00 for Members |
$20.00 for Non-Members |
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Building Character, Confidence and Self-Esteem in Your Children - cancelled
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.
Wednesday, July 21
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
Taming the Anger Monster in Children
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.
Wednesday, July 28
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
| $15.00 for Members |
$20.00 for Non-Members |
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August
Coping with Sibling Rivalry
If there are two or more children in a family there are bound to be times of intense bickering, arguing, and fighting. Parents can get caught in the crossfire and not know how to help build a loving relationship between siblings whose sole goal in life seems to be to torture each other. Learn when to leave kids alone to work it out themselves and when and how to intervene.
Wednesday, August 4
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Giant Super Food Store, Community Center,
315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090
| $15.00 for Members |
$20.00 for Non-Members |
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The Educational Workshop program is partially funded by generous grants from the Teleflex Foundation and the Connelly Foundation.
