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• Positive Parenting For Parents of Teenagers

  • Start
    September 08, 2010
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    07:00 PM
  • End
    October 20, 2010
  •  
    09:00 PM
  • Location
    Los Angeles, CA

  Title: Positive Parenting For Parents of Teenagers.

  Dates:  7 Wednesday evenings, September 8 through October 20, 2010.  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  Facilitator:   Marni Parsons, CPDT

  Marni Parsons, CPC.PDTC, is a PCI Certified Parent Coach, Family Consultant & Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, mother of two teenage girls, wife of one big boy.  Her monthly Question and Answer Parenting Column can be found in the Culver City News.  She is passionately committed to guiding, supporting, educating and comforting parents so that they can experience greater confidence, less stress, and more joy.  She encourages parents to develop a toolbox of unique skills so they can go to bed every night proud of the parent they are, and confident that they are doing what's best for their children.

  Description:  Are you stuck in a parenting rut?  Do you find yourself bribing, threatening and punishing your kids to get them to cooperate?  Do you wish you had more effective tools in your parenting toolbox?  Do you want to raise children who are self-disciplined, cooperative and respectful?  Do you need more support as a parent?  Then this seven week workshop is for you!

  Together we will explore Positive Discipline methods and techniques.  You will learn why punishment doesn't work in the long run, and more productive ways to find solutions that work for your family.  I guarantee that you will walk away with the tools and skills you need to immediately gain greater cooperation from your childreen or teenager.
  
  Location:  Westchester United Methodist Church, 8065 Emerson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045 in the Craft Room
  
  Cost:  $175/person or $225 /couple

  For More Information and To Register:  Call Marni at 310.435.3622 or email her at coachmarni@acoach4parents.com  Space is (limited so act quickly)!

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• Positive Parenting For Parents of Elementary School Age Children

  • Start
    September 13, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • End
    October 25, 2010
  •  
    09:00 PM
  • Location
    Los Angeles, CA

  Title: Positive Parenting For Parents of Elementary School Age Children

  Dates:  7 Monday evenings, September 13 thru October 25, 2010.  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  Facilitator:   Marni Parsons, CPDT

  Marni Parsons, CPC.PDTC, is a PCI Certified Parent Coach, Family Consultant & Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, mother of two teenage girls, wife of one big boy.  Her monthly Question and Answer Parenting Column can be found in the Culver City News.  She is passionately committed to guiding, supporting, educating and comforting parents so that they can experience greater confidence, less stress, and more joy.  She encourages parents to develop a toolbox of unique skills so they can go to bed every night proud of the parent they are, and confident that they are doing what's best for their children.

  Description:  Are you stuck in a parenting rut?  Do you find yourself bribing, threatening and punishing your kids to get them to cooperate?  Do you wish you had more effective tools in your parenting toolbox?  Do you want to raise children who are self-disciplined, cooperative and respectful?  Do you need more support as a parent?  Then this seven week workshop is for you!

  Together we will explore Positive Discipline methods and techniques.  You will learn why punishment doesn't work in the long run, and more productive ways to find solutions that work for your family.  I guarantee that you will walk away with the tools and skills you need to immediately gain greater cooperation from your childreen or teenager.
  
  Location:  Westchester United Methodist Church, 8065 Emerson Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045 in the Craft Room
  
  Cost:  $175/person or $225 /couple  You will receive materials and the Positive Discipline A - Z book.

  For More Information and To Register:  Call Marni at 310.435.3622 or email her at coachmarni@acoach4parents.com  Space is (limited so act quickly) 

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• Parenting Positive Discipline

  • Start
    September 21, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM
  • End
    November 02, 2010
  •  
    09:00 PM
  • Location
    San Jose, CA

  Title: Parenting with Positive Discipline

  Dates:  7 Tuesday evenings, September 21 thru November 2, 2010.  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  Facilitator:  Linda Krenicky, CPDT

  Description:  This seven-session experiential workshop is for parents who are looking for long-term parenting skills that will encourage their children to think for themselves, become more responsible, and have a greater respect for themselves and others.  The teachings of Positive Discipline are filled with non-punitive, respectful methods that will incorporate kindness and firmness into parenting.  Positive Discipline tools will help parents get to the core of their child's misbehavior and increase the peace in their homes.
  
  Location:  Pasitos School, 801 Hibiscus Lane Room A, San Jose, California 95117
  
  Cost:  $125/person or $225 /couple

  For More Information and To Register:  Call Linda at 408.370.1516 or visit www.taketimefortraining.com

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• Play and Learn Together: Positive Discipline

  • Start
    September 25, 2010
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    October 23, 2010
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    San Carlos, CA

  Title:  Play and Learn Together

  Date:  Five Saturdays, September 25, thru October 23, 2010, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

  Facilitator:  Susan Lehman, CPDT and Shawn Lewis, Ph.D

  Description:  Do you ever wish you had someone in your back pocket to support you in a difficult discipline situation with your child?  2 adults per family can come to Burton Park to learn and practice new tools.  Each parent will spend time with the instructor while the other practices a new concept/tool with their child (children) as the other instructor coaches on the sidelines.

  Location:  San Carlos Parks and Recreation.

  Cost:  Family with 1 child: class #18477 $90 resident/$107 non-resident; Family with 2 children: class #18478 $120 resident/$140 non-resident. 

  To Register: Go to www.RecConnect.net or 650.802.4382.

  For More Information:  Contact Susan at susposdis@yahoo.com

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• Parenting Your Child with Special Needs through Positive Discipline

  • Start
    October 02, 2010
  • End
    November 11, 2010
  • Location
    Oakland, CA

  Title: Parenting Your Child With Special Needs Through Positive Discipline
        
  Dates: Saturday, October 2nd, 1:00 - 4:30PM and Thursday Evenings October 14, 21, 28, November 4 and 11, 7:00PM - 9:00PM

  Facilitator: Catherine Bronnert, MA, CPDT and Lisa Fuller, MSW, CPDT

  Description:  This class is for parents who have children with special needs, ages 3 to 10 years old, and who are looking for long-term parenting skills to help their children, strengthen their sense of belonging and significance in the family, learn about feelings and ways to express them in positive ways, think about social solutions for their everyday challenges, show greater concern and respect for others, become more responsible at home and in the community.  This class will show you how to use practical tools adapted for children with special needs, to be more effective as a parent and have fun in the process, discipline your children with kindness and firmness, create an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation, and develop consistent routines with your children.

  Location: St. Paul Luteran Church, 1658 Excelsior, Oakland, CA

  Cost:  $200, includes the book Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen and the class reader.
  
  How to Register:  To pay with credit card through paypal, visit web.me.com/lisagfuller/Parenting/Home.html.  To pay with a check, download form on site and send your check made out to Lisa Fuller, 4069 Waterhouse Rd., Oakland, CA 94602.  Early registration highly recommended as space is limited.  Contact Kerrie Halmi at Kerrie@halmiperformance.com for information on financial assistance.

  
   

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• Toddler & Parent Positive Discipline

  • Start
    October 07, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    November 18, 2010
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    San Carlos, CA

  Title:  Toddler & Parent Positive Discipline

  Date:  Six Thurdays, October 7th, thru November 18, 2010, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (NO CLASS 11/11/10) 

  Facilitator:  Susan Lehman, CPDT

  Description:  Do fun, engaging activities with your 1-3 year old and learn tools to win your child over instead of winning over your child.  At each class you will learn about and practice a new tool or concept.

  Location:  San Carlos Parks and Recreation.

  Cost:  Class #18485 $67 resident/$79 non-resident plus a $10 lab fee.

  To Register: Go to www.RecConnect.net or 650.802.4382 Class 18485

  For More Information:  Contact Susan at susposdis@yahoo.com

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• An Experiential Overview of Parenting with Positive Discipline

  • Start
    October 16, 2010
  •  
    09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Location
    Los Gatos, CA

  Title:  An Experiential Overview of Parenting with Positive Discipline

  Date:  Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

  Facilitator:  Linda Krenicky, CPDT

  Description:  This four-hour workshop provides an overview of Positive Discipline philosophy and tools.  Positive Discipline teachings are filled with non-punitive methods that will incorporate kindness and firmness into parenting.  Participants will gain an understanding of how to develop relationships with their children based on mutual respect, personal responsibility and problem-solving skills.  Using role-play and demonstrations, students will practice long-term parenting skills that will encourage their children to think for themselves, become more responsible, and find practical solutions to problems.

  Location:  15980 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
  
  Cost:  $50/person or $90 /couple

  Child care available, $5 per child.

  To Register: Go to http://taketimefortraining.com/schedule.php  

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