A supportive and relaxed environment for new parents to share ideas and hear helpful perspectives.
Tuesday, January 17 – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Power battles between parents and children are common but rarely helpful. Hear techniques that help diffuse battles and resolve the underlying concerns.
Thursday, January 19 – 7 :00 – 8:30 PM
Most parents hope that they can solve a problem with their child with one or two explanations or consequences. Unfortunately this is rarely the case, especially when a behavior reoccurs frequently. Thoughtful efforts over time often are the ones that produce results.

Short Stories
My Mom Pays A Visit
When I was in my early 20’s I went through a phase when I was very angry at my parents. They had made some upsetting mistakes in my direction and I decided to temporarily stop
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Oatmeal? Helping an Upset Child
A story about my daughter, Elizabeth, who had just recovered from a broken arm and several other medical interventions in the period right before this incident.
One morning my four year old daughter
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Helping a Fearful Child
W. was an apprehensive and cautious four year old. He was often tentative when trying new things such as climbing a tall slide, sitting in the front row of a noisy children’s show, or
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