BOULDER, CO
Hosted by Shalom Baby at the JCC
Workshops are open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation or membership.
To register, visit http://www.boulderjcc.org/
or call Beth Litz at 720 364 1812
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Siblings and Playmates, Helping Children Get Along
Tuesday, December 8, 6-8 pm at the Boulder JCC
$30 single/$45 couple
Parents often feel discouraged and frustrated when children don't get along. Robin and Karen will share tips for neutralizing conflict and aggression, as well as supporting good will and cooperation.
Parents will learn:
How child development and temperament affect interactions between young children.
How to set the stage for positive social experiences.
How to monitor play and decide when and how to intervene.
How to help children shift from blame to mutually agreeable solutions.
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Creative Parenting Solutions
Thursday, Feb 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Boulder JCC
$30 single/$45 couple
This interactive workshop gives parents concrete tools for identifying and addressing the dynamics that motivate behavior, including physical and emotional development, temperament and needs. Learn how to apply our three-step process to neutralize emotional outbursts and transform power struggles into problem-solving opportunities.
Parents will learn:
-what current brain research tells us about how to encourage cooperation
-how to harness the power of imitation
-how different temperaments influence behavior and how to work with them
-why consequences don't always work
-how to teach your child to collaborate with you on win-win solutions
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Siblings and Playmates, Helping Children Get Along
Thursday, April 22, 6-8 pm at the Boulder JCC
$30 single/$45 couple
Parents often feel discouraged and frustrated when children don't get along. Robin and Karen will share tips for neutralizing conflict and aggression, as well as supporting good will and cooperation.
Parents will learn:
How child development and temperament affect interactions between young children.
How to set the stage for positive social experiences.
How to monitor play and decide when and how to intervene.
How to help children shift from blame to mutually agreeable solutions.
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Tools for Taming the Toddler Brain
Date and location TBA
$30 single/$45 couple
Technology has recently unveiled exciting new insights about your young child's brain. Learn parenting tools that incorporate this research. You will be able to better understand your child's development and temperament, and more effectively manage behavior.
Parents will learn:
What current research has revealed about normal brain development
How to determine which part of your child's brain is most activated
How to customize your discipline strategies to maximize effectiveness
How to identify teachable moments
How to handle hot spots like tantrums, meltdowns, and power struggles
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Tools for Potty Training
Date and location TBA
6:00 - 7:30 pm
$25 single/$40 couple
This workshop will teach you how to avoid power struggles and make this transition a smooth one for parent and child. You'll be able to identify the optimal time to begin potty training. You will also learn to create a positive environment that encourages your child's emerging autonomy while supporting his or her self-confidence and resourcefulness.
Parents will learn:
-parent's role vs. child's role
-physical and emotional signs of readiness
-concrete tips on getting started
-practical suggestions you may have not thought of to make the process easier
-how to handle child reluctance and accidents
-information on special situations such as the arrival of a new sibling or another major transition
Monday, October 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Defusing Power Struggles With Your Child
PAUSE
It is usually difficult to think clearly in the middle of an argument. Tell your child that you are taking a short break. Move away, take a deep breath, and/or do something else for a few moments. Resume the discussion when you feel a little bit more calm and creative.
CONNECT
If your child is acting out physically, introduce an alternative means of physical expression, such as drumming, stomping, running or pushing against resistance.If your child is crying or screaming, repeat what she says in a tone of voice that matches her intensity. Then ask “Is there anything else you want me to know?”
RESOLVE
Children need help learning to compromise. After the emotion has settled, see if you can determine your child’s concerns and briefly share your own. Work together as a team to find a mutually agreeable solution.
It is usually difficult to think clearly in the middle of an argument. Tell your child that you are taking a short break. Move away, take a deep breath, and/or do something else for a few moments. Resume the discussion when you feel a little bit more calm and creative.
CONNECT
If your child is acting out physically, introduce an alternative means of physical expression, such as drumming, stomping, running or pushing against resistance.If your child is crying or screaming, repeat what she says in a tone of voice that matches her intensity. Then ask “Is there anything else you want me to know?”
RESOLVE
Children need help learning to compromise. After the emotion has settled, see if you can determine your child’s concerns and briefly share your own. Work together as a team to find a mutually agreeable solution.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
How to Help Your Children Create Healthy Friendships
Express appreciation for the things your children already do well.
Children who feel capable and valued at home are less likely to tolerate unhealthy peer relationships. Focus on your children’s strengths and create opportunities for them to use these skills more often. For example, invite your child to help with special projects, tell stories to a younger child, help a friend with homework, teach a neighbor to ride a bike, or fund-raise with a lemonade stand.
Support friendships with a variety of peers.
When children have a broad circle of friends, they are better equipped to weather social ups and downs. Expand their network by encouraging play time with different classmates, as well as kids outside of school with similar hobbies and interests. Talk with your child about how to be a good friend and what to look for in others. Role-play challenging situations together.
Encourage your children to talk about their thoughts and feelings at home.
Keep the lines of communication open so that your children will feel comfortable telling you if they run into trouble with their peers. Spend time listening to your child’s positive and negative feelings without reacting emotionally or giving advice. Instead, ask questions such as What was that like? How did you deal with that? How can I help?
Children who feel capable and valued at home are less likely to tolerate unhealthy peer relationships. Focus on your children’s strengths and create opportunities for them to use these skills more often. For example, invite your child to help with special projects, tell stories to a younger child, help a friend with homework, teach a neighbor to ride a bike, or fund-raise with a lemonade stand.
Support friendships with a variety of peers.
When children have a broad circle of friends, they are better equipped to weather social ups and downs. Expand their network by encouraging play time with different classmates, as well as kids outside of school with similar hobbies and interests. Talk with your child about how to be a good friend and what to look for in others. Role-play challenging situations together.
Encourage your children to talk about their thoughts and feelings at home.
Keep the lines of communication open so that your children will feel comfortable telling you if they run into trouble with their peers. Spend time listening to your child’s positive and negative feelings without reacting emotionally or giving advice. Instead, ask questions such as What was that like? How did you deal with that? How can I help?
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