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FREE Workshops – Positive Solutions and Blended Family

Here is our winter schedule of programs for parents, caregivers, and anyone who spends time with children.  All programs are FREE Positive Solutions for Families (Series of 5 workshops) Are you looking for new ways to get your children to listen more often?  Do you want ideas on how to help your child develop strong […]

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Free Programs for Parents and Caregivers

Here is our fall schedule of programs for parents, caregivers, and anyone who spends time with children.  All programs are FREE Positive Solutions for Families (Series of 5 workshops) Are you looking for new ways to get your children to listen more often?  Do you want ideas on how to help your child develop strong […]

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Free Programs for Parents and Caregivers – Winter-Spring 2023

Here is our winter-spring schedule of programs for parents/caregivers/anyone who spends time with children.  All programs are FREE and will be remote, using Zoom. Series: Positive Solutions for Families (5 sessions).  This is a comprehensive program providing many strategies parents can use to help their children learn important social skills, understand what is expected of […]

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FREE Programs for Parents/Caregivers

Our fall 2022 schedule of programs for parents and caregivers is now available.  All programs will be remote, using Zoom. Positive Solutions for Families (5 sessions).  This is a comprehensive program providing many strategies parents can use to help their children learn important social skills, understand what is expected of them, and manage their feelings.  […]

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Free Programs for Parents and Caregivers – Winter-Spring 2022

Our winter-spring schedule of programs for parents is now available.  All programs will be remote, using Zoom. Positive Solutions for Families (6 sessions).  This is a comprehensive program providing many strategies parents can use to help their children learn important social skills, understand what is expected of them, and manage their feelings.  Choose an afternoon […]

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Emotion Coaching is a Win-Win

When parents and caregivers use emotion coaching, children’s behaviors improve.  It’s a win-win situation! See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.

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Preventing a Meltdown

Acknowledging children’s strong feelings as soon as they are noticed can decrease the intensity of the feelings, possibly preventing a meltdown. Every child is different.  What are the signs your child is feeling sad, angry, or worried? See @raisingwichildren for more parenting tips.

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“Meltdowns” and Brain Science

Have you ever wondered why children don’t listen to calm reasoning when they are having a meltdown (or tantrum)?  Brain science shows us that intense emotions and problem-solving cannot occur at the same time.  Ideally, acknowledge strong emotions before they become overwhelming for your child. If that opportunity is missed (which can easily happen), waiting […]

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