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Central Arkansas Back to School Series: Creating
a Home Environment for Learning and Effective Parent-Teacher Communication This class will present ideas on creating a home environment for learning and partnering with your child's new teacher. Back to School Series:
Increasing Your Child's Motivation to Learn and Improving Your Child's
School Organization Parents will learn how they play an important role in teaching their children organizational skills and keeping them motivated to practice these skills. This class will also discuss some of the important issues in understanding what motivates students to learn, and what you can do as a parent to increase your child's motivaiton. Back to School Series:
Homework-How to Motivate Your Child and Improving Your Child's Study Skills These classes will teach specific strategies and techniques that parents can use to motivate their children to successfully do their homework on time and on their own. It will also show parents how they can play an important role in helping their children develop good study habits and skills. Parent Leadership Development
Institute It's time to be a leader at your child's school! Prepare yourself by attending this 3-part training on parental involvement and leadership. Parenting Younger Children with
Oppositional Defiant Disorder This workshop will include discussions of the nature and causes of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), resources and treatments available, and specific parenting skills used to improve behavior. This is designed for parents of younger children, not teens. Being an Effective Parent During the
Toddler & Preschool Years This class is designed for parents of toddlers and preschoolers. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including discipline, sleep problems, self-esteem, sibling rivalry, children and television, and injury prevention. The Incredible Years: School
Readiness (Interactive Reading) So your child's school has requested you read with him or her everyday? Join us as we explore ideas to make reading time interactive, productive, and enjoyable. Designed for parents of children ages 2-6. The Incredible Years:
A Parenting Series
Class meets on Wednesdays for 10 weeks This is a 10 week session parent training designed to strengthen parenting skills, prevent and address behavior problems in children ages 2-8 years, and promote children's school readiness. (CANNOT join class after first session) Brown Bag Baby Series: Getting
to Know Your Baby (0-3 months) This class for new parents will focus on reading your baby's cues, feeding, coping with crying, and providing stimulation. The Three R's of Parenting Young
Children: Rules, Responsibilities, and Routines Establishing clearly defined rules is the first step to effective behavior management. In this class, parents and other adults will learn strategies for establishing rules and routines as well as encouraging responsible behavior in preschoolers. Brown Bag Baby Series: Babies
as Intelligent Learners (3-6 months) This class will discuss how babies learn, developmental landmarks, and tips to keep your baby safe. Parenting Young Children with
ADHD (Behavioral Interventions) This class is designed for caregivers of young children with ADHD. The focus will be on non-medication strategies for managing the behavior of children with ADHD at home and school. This is designed for parents of younger children, not teens. Brown Bag Baby Series:
Providing Stimulation This class will teach parents how to provide stimulation to their baby through games, bathing and reading as well as through safe exploration. It will also discuss how to involve siblings.
Preparing for Parenthood: What
to Do After the Baby Arrives This class is designed for first time expectant parents. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including preparing for the role of a new parent, infant development, infant stimulation, infant temperament, day care, preventing sleep and feeding problems and injury prevention. Brown Bag Baby Series: Parents
Learning to Read Babies' Minds This class will teach parents how to help babies calm down, develop routines, and developmental cues. Right From Birth Parents will be led through the stages of early childhood from birth to 18 months and given practical advice on how adults can prepare infants for a lifetime of learning from the day they're born. Brown Bag Baby Series: Gaining
Support This class will discuss ways to keep family and care providers involved and informed. Being an Effective Parent of 6-12
Year Olds This class is designed for parents of 6-12 year old children. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including discipline, promoting self-reliance, communicating with your child, peer pressure, and school-related issues. Brown Bag Baby Series: Babies'
Emerging Sense of Self (6-12 months) This class will focus on developmental changes, language development, and baby's need for exploration. Toddlers and Tantrums If your agreeable little one has become contrary and it seems battles (big and small) brew over everything, then this class is for you! Tips on taming tantrums and turning this stage from terrible to terrific will be presented. Brown Bag Baby Series: Wrap Up
and Topics by Request This class will wrap up previous week's topics and provide additional information as requested. The Incredible Years: School
Readiness (Bringing Out the Best in Your Child) Research has shown that parents can guide children through the small steps it takes to master new skills, help children to develop a good self-image, and provide the motivation children need to stay with a difficult task. This class will examine the effect that positive attention from parents and other adults has on the behavior of children. Designed for parents of children ages 2-6. Being an Effective Parent During the
Toddler & Preschool Years This class is designed for parents of toddlers and preschoolers. The focus will be on discussing various parenting issues, including discipline, sleep problems, self-esteem, sibling rivalry, children and television, and injury prevention. All Little Rock classes are held at All classes are FREE of charge. Center for Effective Parenting is a
collaborative project of:
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Hispanic Parenting
Going to School August 26-Sept 10, 2008 (Tuesdays - 6:00-8:00 pm OR Wednesdays 10:00 am-12:00 p.m.) Presented by Dee Austin A three part mini-series designed to help parents with children ages 3-8 make the transitions from home to preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. (CANNOT join class after first session) 1,2,3 Magic A four part series designed to teach a quick, effective method of stopping misbehaviors. Skills to help build healthy self-esteem are also included. It is easy to learn, easy to apply and use with children of all ages. (Cannot join class after first session) Raising a
Thinking Child A four part series that teaches parents and children the art of problem solving and how to resolve everyday conflicts peacefully. Also teaches life-long skills to encourage non-violent actions by helping children of all ages understand what they do and why they do it. (Cannot join class after first session) Parents on
Board A three week parenting curriculum for building academic success through parental involvement for parents of 4 to 14 year olds. The purpose of the program is to help parents become constructively involved in their children's learning by providing them with the information and skills necessary to help their children succeed in school and beyond. NOTE: While are 3 sessions are open, those parents that attend all 3 sessions will receive an "Active Parenting" guide for free.
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