Upcoming Parent Education Workshops offered by the Parenting Resource
Network. Call Karen Horowitz at 634-4192 for more information
or go to www.ParentingResourceNetwork.org:
I Didn't Sign Up for This! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren More and more grandparents are finding themselves in the position of being full or part time caregivers for their grandchildren. This raises a whole host of complicated issues. Come hear Doreen Downs Miller, Director of Parenting Matters, provide some insight into ways of handling this situation. Knowing that you are not alone and learning some strategic tips can be enormously supportive.
This is a free program underwritten by Parenting Resource Network.
Tuesday, October 5 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Oceanside
Understanding and Navigating the Special Education System Is your child newly diagnosed as having special educational needs? Trying to figure out the meaning of the alphabet soup of terminology? Wondering how to transition from Nassau County's Early Intervention (EI) program to your school district's Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)?
Join Stacey Bloom, MSW, from FEGS, who specializes in programs for children with special needs. This is an on-going group that will meet twice a month at our Oceanside location. Free and open to the community. Underwritten by the Parenting Resource Network and FEGS. Babysitting is available for a small fee with advance registration only.
Advance reservation requested. Call Karen Horowitz at 634-4192.
Friday, October 8 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Oceanside
Fight Less, Love More with Laurie Puhn, J.D. Presented by the Friedberg JCC's Parenting Resource Network & Long Island Parent magazine.
If you have a great relationship and want to keep it healthy and strong in 5 minutes a day; if you want to be a positive role model for your children; or, if you want to end the constant bickering or all-out battles with your partner, then join us for an evening packed with humor, wisdom and the tools every couple must have to share a lifetime of peace, love and joy.
Enjoy refreshments, meet Laurie and receive your FREE copy of Fight Less, Love More: 5-Minute Conversations to Change Your Relationship without Blowingup or Giving-in (courtesy of ViaCord of PerkinElmer).
Laurie Puhn is a celebrated Harvard attorney, couples mediator, relationship expert, TV commentator and author who grew up on Long Island. Check out Laurie's blog at www.ExpectingWords.com for both parents and expecting couples.
For more information or to pre-register call Karen Horowitz, Director of Parenting Resource Network, at 634-4192.
Tuesday, October 12 7:30 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Oceanside
Siblings Without Rivalry
Think back to your childhood. How did you feel about your siblings and the kind of relationship you had? Ever wish you were an only child? Your children most likely share some of the same thoughts and feelings. Sibling rivalry is NOT inevitable! Cooperation, responsibility and mutual respect CAN be achieved. Come hear about practical approaches to nurture a harmonious relationship.
Wednesday, November 10 7:30 p.m.
Fee: FREE
Location: Oceanside
Talk Time
Being a parent is complicated. There are no easy answers but... you're not alone!
Come chat with Karen Horowitz, Director of the Parenting Resource Network, to discuss the many issues that come up including:
- Discipline: What Works
- Defusing Anger - Yours & Theirs
- When Parents Disagree
- Cooperation & Communication
- Building Self-Esteem
- Unlock the Secrets to Successful & Effective Parenting
Fee: FREE (babysitting available with advance reservation at a nominal fee)
More and more grandparents are finding themselves in the position of being full or part time caregivers for their grandchildren. This raises a whole host of complicated issues. Come hear Doreen Downs Miller, Director of Parenting Matters, provide some insight into ways of handling this situation. Knowing that you are not alone and learning some strategic tips can be enormously supportive.
Is your child newly diagnosed as having special educational needs? Trying to figure out the meaning of the alphabet soup of terminology? Wondering how to transition from Nassau County's Early Intervention (EI) program to your school district's Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)?
Presented by the Friedberg JCC's Parenting Resource Network & Long Island Parent magazine.
