BOULDER, CO
Hosted by Shalom Baby at the JCC
Workshops are open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation or membership.
Discounts available to Moxie Moms and Boulder JCC members
To register, visit http://www.boulderjcc.org/
or call Beth Litz at 720 364 1812
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What Parents Need to Know About Child Development
Thursday, October 7th, 2010
10:30 - 11:30 am
Boulder Jewish Community Center
$10
child care available for $4 per child
space is limited
During this informative, one hour workshop parents will learn about human development as it relates to their children's emotions, physical behavior, and social interactions. Robin and Karen will teach parents to customize their discipline strategies based upon this developmental framework, thus minimizing power struggles, tantrums, and emotional outbursts. For parents of children up to age six.
Parents will learn:
Which developmental tasks your child is learning to master at each age
Typical styles of play for each developmental stage
The developmental basis for your child's most challenging behavior and what to do about it
The influence of temperament on the process of development
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Tools for Potty Training
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
6:00 - 7:30 pm
at the Boulder Jewish Community Center
$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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Siblings and Playmates: Helping Children Get Along
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
6-8 pm
at the Boulder Jewish Community Center
$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