ROCK SOLID PARENT SERIES, Diane Overgard, Parent Coach
First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton
9:50 AM Christian Ed Hour
Sept 14 - ROCK SOLID LANGUAGE
“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18
Are you as clear, direct, and honest as you would like to be with your child? In this session you will learn skills to “say what you need to say” (to quote a popular song) in a way that your child can hear and accept. You will also learn about levels of questioning and practice asking questions that will help your child open up to talk with you, and also to think creatively.
Sept 21 – ROCK SOLID DECISION MAKING
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests others.” Philippians 2:4
Is your child getting old enough to take part in family decision making? Learning to make good decisions is a necessary life skill but it doesn’t come naturally, and the process often includes some disagreements. Join us on Sept 21st to experiment with a process for “coming to agreement” when there is a difference of opinion in your home.
Sept 28 – RELIABLE AS A ROCK!
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” Psalm 103:13
Rock Solid parents are reliable. What does that mean? We don’t want to be controlling, or too strict, but we do want our kids to trust, respect, and obey us. What’s the secret? How do we get there? Don’t miss this last session of the three week series!
KANELAND PARENT UNIVERSITY - October 25, 2008 (Registration information coming soon)
10AM - DISCOVER STRENGTHS & FIND SUCCESS Through hands-on experiments with toys and games of skill, and interactions which illustrate brain development, participants will gain fresh ideas that will: 1-show how an understanding of a child's strengths can influence their success, 2-empower parents with effective listening and questioning skills to talk with their child about strengths, 3-inspire parents with skills that help children see themselves as competent.
11:45AM - BOOST for TEEN REJECTION & FAILURE Did you know that your child will face more rejection during the teen years than he/she will over the entire balance of life? This session will 1-engage parents to feel the pain of rejection and failure, 2-entice parents to explore what's normal as teens are developing and changing socially, and 3-equip parents with skills to build resiliency in teenagers and in themselves!
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Here are some past engagements you may find interesting!
"Relocating My Family." Parent University 2008, at Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IL. Sponsored by School Districts 203 & 204. Families who have recently moved, or are planning a move, talked about normal developmental behaviors to expect in children, from toddlers to teens. Participants discovered how child's temperament may affect their ability to transition to a new home, school, and community.
"Helping Our Kids Unveil Their Futures." Parent University 2008 at Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IL. Sponsored by School Districts 203 & 204, in partnership with the Collaborative Youth Team. Parents learned to empower teens to make a significant contribution with their lives. Content included skills for conducting caring conversations with children, and determining how an awareness of individual strengths can lower depression and increase motivation in teenagers.
"PRESCHOOLS WITH AN EXTRA PUNCH!" Association for Christian Schools International Early Education Leadership Conference, November 11, 2007, Minneapolis, MN. For more information www.acsi.org. Seminar Summary from ACSI, November 11th in Minneapolis. At this seminar participants worked together to share how they are finding success in their own Christian schools. They addressed questions such as "How do you communicate your understanding of child development to parents? How do you share positive child guidance strategies with parents? How do you encourage parents to connect with God? and What have you done to create an atmosphere of parent ownership at your school?"Receive a free list of these tips from professionals around the world by e-mailing overgard@familyimpact.net. Request the ACSI summary.
"BUILDING SUCCESS: What Pieces Fit Together For Your Child's Future?" Crone Middle School, 4020 11th Street, Naperville, IL October 17, 2007, 6:30 - 9:00 PM. Sponsored by School District 204 Indian Prairie Parent Council, www.ipsd.edu.
"Impact Families with Faith-Based Small Groups" National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference
Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, MN
www.ncfr.org
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