Educational Consulting Associates, Inc



 

Helping Youth, Teens, and Young Adults to Think, Grow and Achieve

Classes


New Parent Education Series

Spring 2010!

                                                    

 

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!


Topic I. Self-Esteem Is The Key
February 18, 7-9 pm


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.

Topic II. Communication Is Crucial 
March 18, 7-9 pm

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.

Topic III. Great Expectations: Children Under Pressure
April 22, 7-9 pm

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.


Topics for Fall 2010

Topic I.
    Character Traits  

Topic II.   Digital Revolution  

Topic III.   Innocence Lost:
                 Addicted Kids
  

Topic IV.  The Private Lives of
                 Children
  





Future Topics:

Taming The Homework Monster

Single Parent Families

Connecting with Kids for Kids