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Staying Connected With Your Teens -$10 donation Session I – 5 Mondays March 31, April 7, 14, 28, May 5 CHANCES office (South Main St., Farmington): 6:00-7:30 pm Session II – 4 Mondays, May 12, 19, June 2, 9 Nute Library, Milton: 6:00 - 7:30 pm The teen years are a special time for both parents and children. As your child moves through adolescence, you begin to see glimpses of the unique adult your child is becoming. This program is designed to give you the skills you need to help your teen make the transition into adulthood. Checks payable to HUB Family Resource Center Miranda Snow, CHANCES Sign up HUB Family Resource Center 749-9755, x10
Positive Parenting – Free! Learn techniques that work for all ages Monday nights, February 11, 18 and March 3 & 10 Valley View Elementary School: 5:30-7:30 pm Come and be reminded of all the wonderful things you are already doing as a parent!! Learn how to think differently about what discipline really means, while also looking at “misbehavior” in a developmental way. What is age appropriate behavior vs. misbehavior? We will be doing some activities to give you the opportunity to see how some of these positive parenting techniques can work! Ellen Rondina, UNH Cooperative Extension PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call Lisa Kennedy at 749-4445
Understanding the ADHD Child – Free! Tuesday, February 19 Farmington HS/Rm. 105: 6:30-8:30 pm The first step in helping a child is understanding. This workshop will present basic information on the characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Most suggestions for parents and professionals supporting ADHD kids are also applicable for any disorganized or distractible child. Strategies that may be included in a child’s IEP or 504 plan will also be discussed. Karen Gerdts & Charlene Mayo, Parent Information & Resource Center Sign up at Explore/Guild Office 755-2456 info@ExploreAdultEd.org
Demystifying Autism/Asperger’s Spectrum Disorders Thursday, March 6 Farmington HS/Rm. 105: 6:30-8:30 pm Are you a parent or caregiver caring for a child or individual with Autism or Asperger’s Spectrum Disorder? Come gain information about Autism/ Asperger’s (ASD). Learn about what resources are in the area and connect to other parents or caregivers. Hear from other caregivers who have been there and are making a difference. Kyle Szczepanik, Informed Hope ASD Sign up by calling Informed Hope at 335-5286 InformedHopeASD@aol.com
Recreational Opportunities for Children with Special Health Care Needs – Free! Wednesday, April 16th Nute Library, Milton 6:00-7:30 pm This workshop explores the recreational opportunities that are available for children that have special health care concerns. How can your child be included in the recreational opportunities that are available in your community? What does the ADD say about including children with special health concerns? These are just some of the topics that will be covered in this workshop. NH Family Voices Sign up at Nute Library, Milton 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
Paying the Bills - Health Care Financing – Free! Wednesday, May 7th Nute Library, Milton 6:00-7:30 pm This workshop takes a look at cost of healthcare for kids, and what healthcare choices are available to us as consumers. This workshop explores both the private and public insurance options, and will share information on what assistance is available, who qualifies for help, and how to go about accessing these services. NH Family Voices Sign up at Nute Library, Milton 652-7829 kbrown-nute@hotmail.com
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