As everyone
knows, children don't come with an instruction manual, so parents need to look
elsewhere for parenting resources.
Though it may be tempting to rely on the advice of previous generations for
parenting concerns, usually the best advice can come from a more established
and objective source. Improving your parenting can be as easy as enrolling in
one of our parent education classes.
The programs offered by Dr. Marchman help parents raise healthy, happy children
with nonviolent discipline techniques and a veritable toolbox of effective
parenting methods. Each class will teach you everything you need to know about
being a superb parent for your children, including instilling confidence in
your children, and encouraging mutual respect. We attempt to offer a variety of
programs customized for children of different age groups, covering a range of
current topics. Each parenting course offers a variety of tools to make you a
better parent including:
·Lecture
presentation
·DVD presentations with filmed scenes of real-life family
situations
·Participant's
guide, workbook or materials
·Discussions
and activities with other class members
The Spring
Series will be held one time per month beginning in February 2010 with the
final class taking place in May 2010.
Click on a topic below and register to attend. Spring classes begin February 2010!
This dvd/lecture
presentation describes the characteristics of children with high self-esteem, shows how
words affect children, and offers ten practical suggestions for enhancing
self-esteem.
In this dvd/lecture presentation you will experience models of
effective and ineffective ways to communicate with your child, teaching
that good communication skills are essential in a smooth-functioning
family.
This dvd/lecture presentation deals with the issues of over-scheduling, fierce
competition and the unrealistic standards that lead to unbearable
stress/anxiety in childrens lives. Topic IV. Discipline Makes the Difference May 20, 7-9 pm
This dvd/lecture presentation depicts how frustrating it can be to be
a parent and explains that discipline is teaching our children to behave
in socially acceptable ways, and offers a variety of straightforward,
non-aggressive techniques for parents to use with their children.
Click on a topic below and register to attend. Spring classes begin February 2010!