14- Sunday, September 13, 1998 - North Shore News

FAMILY SERVICES of the NORTH SHORE

Y Families matter to us...

: : Parenting Courses Back to School

intentional Parenting: Bring Cut the Best in Your Child {f you want to raise an optimistic, self assured, respectful, self-motivated adult this course will

- provide you with some helpful insights and tools. Date: Oct. 24 Time: 1 Sat. 9:00 - 4:00 pm. Piace: North Star Annex Cost: $50

Year Old , changes

Parenting the 9 Month t Learn about how nc: .o say no ali the

in routine, and tools and techniques for setting limits. . Date: Sept. 23 - Oct. 7

Time: 3 Wed., 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

se you will learn the use of positive id a oneptve methods of discipling and find 1 otivate your pre-teen is Gevelop

Are You Facing An Angry Teen? Meet with othe nts and leam how to offer your teen coping str. ies as an altemative to anger. Date: Oct. 19 3 2

Time: 3 Mon., ~ 9:30 pm.

Place: Carson Graham School

Cost: $40

Helin! There’s A Teen In My House For parents of teens, leam what to expect while tackling issues such as chores, family meetings, and peace on the homefront. Date: Oct. 7 - Oct. 28

Time: 4 Wed., 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Place: Sutherland Schoo! Cost: $50

Winning At Discipline

in this workshop you will leam some valuable skills to encourage the natural development of independence without conflict. Gate: Nov. 17 - Nov. 24 Time: 2 Tues., 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Piace: North Star Annex

Cost: $25

Bully Proofing for Parents

This workshop will offer tips and tools for parents . about communication and conflict resolution to help you work with your ci##id to develop their skills to deal with bullying.

Date: Nov. 19

Time: 1 Thurs., 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Place: Carson Graham Schooi Cost: $15 Siz. Stroet Proofing for Parents

This presentation will provide parents with the

information and skilis they need to help their chiid

stay safe and to support their child's healthy development.

Date: Nov. 30 Time: 1 Mon., 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Piace: Carson Graham School Cost: $15 —

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What can a child do if he or she is

being bullied?

If their school has an anti-bullying system, they

should use it to get help. If there is no system at their

school they can:

1) Teli an adult who cates (parent, friend or — . teacher). The adult should intervene immediately.

2) Tell a friend what is happening and ask himor her to heip. tt will be harder for a bully to pick on two people.