Want more information? Read on... ______________________________ After working with families, raising children, and teaching parenting skills for the past thirty some years, I felt the time was right to create a BEST PARENTING PRACTICES newsletter to share some of what I have learned along the way. This is a free service for schools and concerned parents.
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A SAFE PLACE In a safe place, people are kind. Sarcasm, fighting, backbiting and name-calling are exceptions. Kindness, consideration and forgiveness are the usual way of life.
In a safe place there is laughter; not just the laughter of TV but real laughter that comes from sharing meaningful work and play.
In a safe place there are rules. These rules are few and fair and made by the people who live and work there, including the children.
In a safe place, people listen to one another. They care about one another and they show that they do.
- Mary MacCraken author of Turnabout Children _________
Is your home a “safe place” ... a peaceful place, ... for the entire family ?
Look below to find:
#1 PARENTING CLASSES
# 2 PARENTING CONSULTATIONS, and
#3 A WEBSITE LINK TO GREAT MUSIC FOR TEACHING KIDS ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT!
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CLASSES OFFERED IN 2010
Our 2010 schedule includes the following classes:
1-2-3 MAGIC ! : DISCIPLINE
FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN
You Just Don't Understand : Improving Couples Communications
BECOMING A PRO-ACTIVE PARENT
CO-PARENTING: RAISING KIDS AFTER A DIVORCE!
For details about any of the above classes, use the "scroll-down" menu to visit our "Classes & Workshops"page
OR
Contact the Center at (925) 855-1745 for the most current information and to register. ___________________ ___________________
CO-P A R E N T COUNSELING (for divorced parents) & PARENTING C O N S U L T A T I O N S
are always available at the Center.
These can be "in person" or done over the telephone.
Call (925) 855-1745 for details about this service. ___________________
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"A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life."
- Instructions for Life from the Dalai Lama
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR PARENTS:
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen... by Adele Faber
Parenting With Love & Logic by Jim Fay
Positive Discipline A-Z by Jane Nelsen
1-2 3 MAGIC by Thomas Phelen
LOOK HERE FOR SOME GREAT MUSIC FOR KIDS !
The 'Banana Slugs' are a creative and playful music group that help children learn about our world.
Do you want to help your children (3 - 12 years of age) learn about ecology and taking care of our environment?
Check out all the "cool stuff" available on the BANANA SLUGS STRING BAND website. They offer CDs, videos, school presentations, and much more.
Our grandson, Corbin Snow, reminds us of how important it is to keep learning ... and to become the best parent (and grandparent) we can possibly be! __________________________________________ Center for Creative Living
