HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:5 i( g7 B, u; I8 c1 s5 a% W
Parenting across Cultures*
*Based on “Sidestepping the Power Struggle” by Dr. Alison Miller& Dr. Allison Rees
FREE! 8 WEEK SEMINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS
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PRESENTED BY: Multicultural OutreachCounselling Program &
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DATES: MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 2010/ k4 b+ R, B) a/ R1 e! `
TIME: 10:00am to 11:30 am
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SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED!
HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS is a practical and culturally sensitivecourse for parents from diverse cultures who have concerns around parentingand/or responding to the behaviours and emotions of their children and teens.% |# F+ q8 N0 e) O1 l- r
Topics to be covered include:
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3 O; Q% L& n, }/ h. }Understanding temperament/personality) Y2 m. z& i4 Z- }
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2 R; z% ]; @- [6 xKnowing what to expect at different ages; ?: n+ k. F& W4 i! Y
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% c" o% `- }8 [, ?: |0 HUnderstanding different parenting/discipline styles
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How to set limits or consequences in a loving way
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: G- G8 L2 p( g* VIdentifying and responding to triggers which set offbehaviour ‘outbursts’
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Teaching responsibility & moral development" ^: q' c+ g$ E9 }$ g# k
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010
TOREGISTER CONTACT GAYLENE T. at 250-388-4728 x 113 or gturner@icavictoria.org 
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