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
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We believe that all behavior is purposeful. When parents have a better understanding of the factors driving their child’s choices and actions, they have increased access to a variety of effective techniques for resolving conflict and preventing misbehavior.
We teach child development, temperament and current brain research, as well other factors that motivate behavior. Equipped with this information, as well as our versatile and comprehensive tool kit, parents will be able to:
Correct unwanted behaviors at the root cause to avoid the need for repetitive consequences.
Intervene quickly and effectively to minimize tantrums and other emotional outbursts.
Minimize and quickly defuse power struggles.
Teach responsible, developmentally appropriate problem solving strategies.
Create a positive relationship that celebrates their child’s unique and emerging personality while supporting self-confidence and resourcefulness.
about robin and karen
Inspiring Connections is the teaching partnership of Robin Goldstein-Lincoln, MA LPC and Karen Alonge.
About Robin:
I began my career teaching high school while earning my M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction in 1995. While earning my M.A. in Counseling Psychology, I worked as a high school counselor. Upon graduating in 1997, I became a middle school counselor, and later, a staff psychotherapist at a community agency in New York.
More recently, I have been working in private practice as a psychotherapist and parent educator and consultant in Boulder.
My husband and I are the proud parents of a fiery eight year old who serves as my greatest teacher and student. Every tool in our Inspiring Connections parenting classes has been kid tested and approved.
In my free time, I enjoy yoga, hiking, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
Visit my website at http://www.robinglincoln.com/
About Karen:
Since earning my B.A. in Communicative Disorders and Psychology, I’ve owned and operated several successful small businesses, including a home day care where I took care of 4 babies under the age of 18 months (yep, all at the same time), and a postpartum care service. In 2003, I became an intuitive life coach and parenting consultant after graduating from an extensive training program at Coach University.
My two fantastic kids (I’m so objective …) were both born at home — my son proudly serves in the US Coast Guard, and my daughter is in high school.
For fun, I spend time with family and friends, hike in the mountains, read voraciously, and post lots of free parenting advice at my blog http://www.advice-for-parents.com/.
Come visit me at my websites:
http://www.advice-for-parents.com/ and http://www.karenalonge.com/
About Robin:
I began my career teaching high school while earning my M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction in 1995. While earning my M.A. in Counseling Psychology, I worked as a high school counselor. Upon graduating in 1997, I became a middle school counselor, and later, a staff psychotherapist at a community agency in New York.
More recently, I have been working in private practice as a psychotherapist and parent educator and consultant in Boulder.
My husband and I are the proud parents of a fiery eight year old who serves as my greatest teacher and student. Every tool in our Inspiring Connections parenting classes has been kid tested and approved.
In my free time, I enjoy yoga, hiking, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
Visit my website at http://www.robinglincoln.com/
About Karen:
Since earning my B.A. in Communicative Disorders and Psychology, I’ve owned and operated several successful small businesses, including a home day care where I took care of 4 babies under the age of 18 months (yep, all at the same time), and a postpartum care service. In 2003, I became an intuitive life coach and parenting consultant after graduating from an extensive training program at Coach University.
My two fantastic kids (I’m so objective …) were both born at home — my son proudly serves in the US Coast Guard, and my daughter is in high school.
For fun, I spend time with family and friends, hike in the mountains, read voraciously, and post lots of free parenting advice at my blog http://www.advice-for-parents.com/.
Come visit me at my websites:
http://www.advice-for-parents.com/ and http://www.karenalonge.com/
our philosophy
We believe that all behavior is purposeful. When parents have a better understanding of the factors driving their child’s choices and actions, they have increased access to a variety of effective techniques for resolving conflict and preventing misbehavior.
We teach child development, temperament and current brain research, as well other factors that motivate behavior. Equipped with this information, as well as our versatile and comprehensive tool kit, parents will be able to:
Correct unwanted behaviors at the root cause to avoid the need for repetitive consequences.
Intervene quickly and effectively to minimize tantrums and other emotional outbursts.
Minimize and quickly defuse power struggles.
Teach responsible, developmentally appropriate problem solving strategies.
Create a positive relationship that celebrates their child’s unique and emerging personality while supporting self-confidence and resourcefulness.
parent testimonials
“The quality of the teaching was exceptional! It has been a life altering experience for me.”
“Robin and Karen were great resources. They addressed all the participants’ concerns and offered suggestions on how to handle each situation.”
“This was a very helpful class. Already I see big improvements in our relationship with our daughter.”
“The information was relevant and the tools could be implemented immediately.”
“I’m using techniques from class every day and things are improving.”
“Robin and Karen were great resources. They addressed all the participants’ concerns and offered suggestions on how to handle each situation.”
“This was a very helpful class. Already I see big improvements in our relationship with our daughter.”
“The information was relevant and the tools could be implemented immediately.”
“I’m using techniques from class every day and things are improving.”