“Frenemies” with Meg Domino, MPH, CHES, Executive Director, New Canaan CARES Tuesday, March 16 Looking for ways to help your children navigate the tricky waters of social relationships? Learn how to help them build friendship skills and minimize hurtful behaviors. This program will address the stages of friendship and establishing identity; recognizing behaviors: normal, annoying or damaging; helping kids cope when friendships change and minimizing negative behaviors: playground , playdate and cyberspace! “A Parent’s Guide to Limit Setting” with Eric Schleifer, Ph.D. Wednesday, March 17 Many of the social and academic problems that children and adolescents face today stem from difficulties managing emotions. These problems reveal themselves in a variety of ways, including: moodiness, defiance of authority and poor social skills. Dr. Schleifer, Child and Adolescent Psychologist, will outline strategies to help your child build their communication skills and gain more control over their emotions with an end goal of taming the tantrum, developing an attitude of gratitude and emphasizing manners and respect. _________ New Canaan CARES is an independent, non-profit community organization whose purpose is to advance the health and well-being of youth and families. CARES provides responsive educational programs and professional development that support and strengthen parenting skills, positive youth development and healthy lifestyles. Please visit www.newcanaanCARES.org for more information on CARES and our upcoming programs. |
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Upcoming Presentations for NC Caresposted Dec 21, 2009 8:35 PM by Saxe PTC Webpage Administrator [ updated Feb 26, 2010 7:39 AM ] |