2008 WINTER/SPRING
PARENT EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE
Prevention Services /The Parent Center – 5905 Forest Place, Suite 205 – Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 666-6833
“Parenting the ADHD Child”
(FOR: Parents of children 4 – 15 years old)
Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
January 9 - 30, 2008 (4 sessions)
Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S.
“Parenting the Strong-Willed Child”
(FOR: Parents of children 2 – 10 years old)
Tuesday Mornings, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
January 15 – February 19, 2008 (6 sessions)
Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S.
“Common Sense Parenting”
(FOR: Parents of children 5 - 15 years old)
Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
February 5 - 26, 2008 (4 sessions)
Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S.
“Parenting with Love and Logic”
(FOR: Parents of children 5 - 15 years old)
Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
February 6 – March 12, 2008 (6 sessions)
Facilitated by Wendy Wood, M.Ed.
“Parenting the Strong-Willed Child”
(FOR: Parents of children 2 – 10 years old)
Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
April 2 - 23, 2008 (4 sessions)
Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S.
“Parenting Teens”
(FOR: Parents of children 12 – 18 years old)
Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
April 2 - 23, 2008 (4 sessions)
Facilitated by Carolyn Gordon, L.P.C.
“Parenting the Strong-Willed Child”
(FOR: Parents of children 2 – 10 years old)
Tuesday Mornings, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
June 3 - June 24, 2008 (4 sessions)
Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S.
"Common Sense Parenting"
(FOR: Parents of children age 5 years and up.)
Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
June 4 - June 26, 2008 (4 sessions)
Facilitated by Sharon Long, M.S.
LOCATION FOR ALL CLASSES (except “Common Sense Parenting”):
The Parent Center – 5905 Forest Place – Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 666-6833
Class fees are $15.00/person - $25.00/couple
Free childcare available for children of class participants.
Class size is limited. Pre-registration and payment are required one week in advance of any class.
Phone: (501) 666-6833 – Fax: (501) 666-5997 – E-mail: trowland@cfyf.org
Visit our Website at www.youthandfamilies.org
The Parent Resource Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete this form and return with full payment at least one week prior to start of class.
Make checks payable to: Centers for Youth and Families.
Class size limited to first 20 paid registrants.
Pre-registration and payment are required one week in advance of any class.
WORKSHOP TITLES DATES OF CLASS $ Enclosed
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Please mail to:
Prevention Services / The Parent Center
Attn: Workshop Registration
5905 Forest Place, Suite 205
Little Rock, AR 72207
The Parent Center’s mission is to strengthen and enhance family relationships and promote social and emotional wellness in the home and community.
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Little Rock, AR
Permit No. 2937
Call the Parent Education Coordinator for more information on workshops or for information on presenting/developing workshops for businesses, industries, schools, churches, conferences, and the general public. Phone: (501) 666-6833 – Fax: (501) 666-5997 – E-mail: trowland@cfyf.org
We have something to offer every family in Arkansas!
Winter / Spring 2008
Childcare Provider Trainings
Childcare Provider Training Coordinator: Carolyn Mathews
Attendance hours are accepted by DHS Childcare Licensing Board.
Please do not bring children to training -- childcare is not provided.
For safety reasons, children under the age of 18 years cannot be left unattended.
“Dude, That’s Rude!”
(Preschool - Elementary)
You’ll learn fun activities to teach your kids how to
mind their p’s and q’s in all kinds of situations.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
$15.00/person
Facilitated by: Heather Bennett, B.S.
“It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!”
(Preschool to 1st Grade)
Lessons starring furry friends will be presented
to help your students learn about math, phonics/early
reading skills, science concepts, and art.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
$15.00/person
Facilitated by: Heather Bennett, B.S.
“Right from Birth”
(0 – 18 months)
Caregivers will be lead through the stages of early childhood development from birth to 18 months with practical advice on the total development of children that includes developing brains, learning skills, emotions, relationships, and a child’s feelings about himself.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
$15.00/person
Facilitated by: Michelle Young, M.S.E.
“Good Touch, Bad Touch”
(Preschool - Kindergarten)
Teaches basic skills to help children keep safe
from dangerous or abusive situations. Provides the rules, information, encouragement, and practice that children need to help protect themselves.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
$15.00/person
Facilitated by: Sharon Long, M.S.
“Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting”
(Birth to Preschool)
The skills of understanding misbehavior goals, encouragement, communication, exploring alternatives and natural consequences are presented and applied to early childhood challenges.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$40.00/person
or $30.00/person in groups of four or more
Facilitated by: Michelle Young, M.S.E.
“Teachers’ Guide to
Working with Parents”
(Preschool and Up)
Many options and ideas will be explored to
help teachers handle a wide variety of situations
involving their students and their parents.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
$15.00/person
Facilitated by: Heather Bennett, B.S.
The Parent Resource Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
and on Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.