Can parents really make a difference in their child’s learning? A new book, Beyond Smart: Boosting Your Child’s Social, Emotional, and Academic Potential, answers with a resounding “yes!” Author and education journalist Linda Morgan gives parents practical, realistic tools for maximizing all aspects of their child’s educational experience, from academics to social and emotional learning, beginning from birth. Join her at the Tot Spot Cafe' in Woodinville for a talk and book signing.
Date: 03/24/2010 Time: 11 a.m. Location: 17802 134th Ave. N.E., Suite 6, Woodinville, WA 98072 | Map It Ages: all Event Info: 206-999-3992 | Web site | email
Pathways: Brain Rules for Parents
Using humor and captivating dialogue, Dr. John Medina explains the latest brain research and its profound implications for parenting. Discover 12 essential brain rules that foster health and happiness in children and parents. Dr. John J. Medina is a development molecular biologist and author. His latest book, the New York Times bestseller, Brain Rules, 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, offers game-changing insights about human biology parents need to know. Part of ParentMap's Pathways lecture series for parents. Date: 03/24/2010 Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Location:Town Hall Seattle, Seattle | Map It Cost: $25, $30 at the door Event Info:Web site
Your Sick Child
Kindering and Pediatric Associates invites you to Dr. Dana Oren's lecture: "Your Sick Child". Takes place at the Kindering Center and please call to reserve your space. Date: 03/25/2010 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: 16120 N.E. 8th St., Bellevue, WA 98008 | Map It Event Info: 425-653-4321 | Web site | email
Amara Parenting - Adoption Information Meeting
If you consider adopting from foster care, please join Amara Parenting for an informal adoption information session. We will cover the process of adopting a child, step by step and debunk myths about children in foster care. An adoptive family will share their experiences and answer your questions. All kinds of families welcome. Please sign up via email or via phone. Date: 03/27/2010 Time: 10 a.m. - noon Location: 3300 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122 | Map It Ages: 21 and over Event Info: 206-260-1700 | Web site | email
Reflective Parenting: Discipline From the Heart
The Reflective Parenting: Discipline from the Heart program is designed specifically for parents of children 1 and a half to 5 years old. The goal of these 8 weekly sessions (Jan. 20 - Mar. 24) is to help develop a more reflective approach to parenting. In these sessions, facilitators will guide parents to understanding both their child’s behavior as well as the meaning of their behavior. By the end of this program parents will be better able to read their child’s verbal and non verbal cues and respond sensitively and adequately. Date: 04/07/2010 - 05/26/2010 - Happens on : Wednesday Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: 11911 N.E. 1st St. #300, Bellevue, WA 98005 | Map It Ages: Parents only Cost: $200/person, $300/couple Event Info: 425-450-0332 | Web site | email
Personality and Development Two-Day Course
The Puget Sound Adlerian Society and the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology are pleased to present this 2-day course on the relevance of the central concept of Life-style and how this concept facilitates our understanding of human being and dysfunction. Participants will learn through Adlerian concepts and will be introduced to its practical applications with lectures, exercises and demonstrations. Instructors are Robert L. Powers, MDiv, MA, and Jane Griffith, MA, MAT. Clock hours (13.5) for mental health professionals, educators, and school counselors are included in the tuition fee. Please register ahead, early bird rate ($205, $185/PSAS Members) expires Mar. 24. Date: 04/09/2010 - 04/10/2010 Time: Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $235, $205/PSAS Members + $25 application fee Event Info:Web site | email
Sanity Circus
Sanity Circus is a 6-week long series for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want more cooperative, respectful and joyful relationships with children and youth. The series is presented by Stephanie Cross and takes place on Apr. 12-May 17 at John Rogers School on each Monday. Free childcare is available for potty-trained children ages four and up. Apr. 12 topics to include: Choosing Our Parenting Style, A Sense of Belonging and Understanding Misbehavior. Please register ahead. Date: 04/12/2010 - 05/17/2010 Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: 4030 N.E. 109th St., Seattle, WA 98109 | Map It Ages: Parents only, with onsite childcare. Cost: Free Event Info: 206-412-2876 | Web site | email
SPECIAL Families of Pierce County Support Group
Sherry Lyons of A Common Voice will be speaking on "Turning Negatives Into Positives: Creating a Strengths Packet for Your Child." This meeting will be held at the Pierce County Library Processing and Administration Center in Conference Room B. Childcare is not provided, but children are welcome to sit in with parents. SPECIAL Families of Pierce County is a support group for families with special needs children in the south Sound region. Date: 04/12/2010 Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Location: 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, WA 98446 | Map It Ages: All ages Cost: Free Event Info: 253-830-4368 | Web site | email
Parenting with Love and Logic
Do you want to experience less stress and have more fun while parenting? Come to this five-session workshop where you were learn easy, effective and practical parenting techniques for children ages 0-12, that you can begin experimenting with immediately. Learn how to put an end to whining and arguing, how to have children listen the first time, how to avoid power struggles. The classes are taught by a husband and wife team of family therapists/parent coaches. The class is great for parents and also for teachers. The presenters are STAR certified so preschool teachers can earn 10 STARS for the workshop. The workshops take place on Tuesday evenings at Sammamish Montessori School. The registration fee includes one hour of free parent coaching and a class workbook. Date: 04/13/2010 - 05/11/2010 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: 7655 178th Pl. N.E., Redmond , WA 98052 | Map It Ages: Parents only Cost: $75/individual, $130/couple Event Info: 425-296-0944 | Web site | email
Sexy Too Soon? Body Image, Media and Self-Esteem
This panel will discuss the pressures that today’s girls feel regarding their body image, sexuality and social status. What’s the new “normal” when it comes to makeup, minis, and tight, trendy, tees? What does “sexy” really mean these days? And where are the grown-ups while all this fast-tracking is going on? Panelists include Dr. Diana Wiley, licensed marriage and family therapist and therapist at Seattle Institute for Sex Therapy Education; Julie Metzger, RN, creator of Seattle Childrens' "For Girls Only" and "For Boys Only" workshops; and Amy Lang, sex educator and founder of Birds + Bees + Kids lectures and books. This signature ParentMap event includes wine, food, and goody bags, and is part of the Pathways lecture series. Date: 04/14/2010 Time: Reception 6 p.m., panel 7-9 p.m. Location:Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle | Map It Cost: $20 Event Info:Web site
Sanity Circus
Sanity Circus is a 6-week long series for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want more cooperative, respectful and joyful relationships with children and youth. The series is presented by Stephanie Cross and takes place on Apr. 12-May 17 at John Rogers School on each Monday. Free childcare is available for potty-trained children ages four and up. Apr. 19 topics include: Encouragement: Helping Your Child To Live with Courage. Please register ahead. Date: 04/19/2010 - 05/17/2010 Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: 4030 N.E. 109th St., Seattle, WA 98109 | Map It Ages: Parents only, with onsite childcare. Cost: Free Event Info: 206-412-2876 | Web site | email
