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“Strengthening Families at Van Pelt”

Provided by Highlands Community Services

March 30 - May 11

What: FREE breakfast, door prizes, and helpful family tips!  AND FREE gas cards for parents who successfully complete a session.

When: Tuesday Mornings 8:30 – 9:30

Where: Van Pelt Music Room

“Elements” for Parents

Parent Education Sessions for

Parents of Children Elementary Age and Up

January, February, March 2010

Led by Susan N. Murray, Coordinator

Bristol Family Resource Center

Bad Weather Policy: There are no classes at Bristol Family Resource Center if Bristol, Virginia Schools are delayed or closed due to bad weather

Thursday Mornings 10:30 – 11:30

Bristol Family Resource Center Office

41 Piedmont Avenue

Across from library – old Bristol greyhound bus station

(between Inari Wines and Ralph Dillow’s office)

Parking provided behind the building

276-645-3765

Classes are free, but you MUST call to register before attending.

CHILDCARE AND TRANSPORTATION ARE NOT PROVIDED.

Parents cannot stay for a session if they bring a child with them.

SESSIONS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 10:30!!!

Jan 7 Common Sense Parenting #1: Parents Are Teachers

Jan 14 Common Sense Parenting #2: Encouraging Positive Behavior

Jan 21 Common Sense Parenting #3: Preventing Misbehavior

Jan 28 Common Sense Parenting #4- Correcting Problem Behaviors

Feb 4 Common Sense Parenting #5-Handling Emotionally Intense Situations

Feb 11 Common Sense Parenting #6-Helping Children Succeed in School

Feb 18 No, I Won’t and You Can’t Make Me

Feb 25 Catch ‘Em Being Good - Reinforcing Positive Behavior

March 4 Take Time To Be a Family

March 11 How to Get Children To Do Their Homework

March 18 Dealing With Arguing and Fighting

March 25 You Want Me To Do What?—Children and Chores