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Positive Parenting Seminars

Join us to discuss ways to help children and families build positive coping skills. Our workshop series will help you strengthen relationships with your child and create a more peaceful family dynamic.

Gaining Kid Cooperation, Part 1: It's easy to feel overwhelmed with today's frantic pace, but you don't have to feel out of control. Learn how to take a proactive approach to teaching, rather than just reacting to a child's behavior. Learn how to create an environment of trust, respect, and kid cooperation. Tuesday, April 22, 6:30-9:30 pm, $20. Parents may attend from 7-9pm.


Gaining Kid Cooperation, Part 2: It's easy to feel overwhelmed with today's frantic pace, but you don't have to feel out of control. Learn how to take a proactive approach to teaching, rather than just reacting to a child's behavior. Learn how to create an environment of trust, respect, and kid cooperation. You do not need to have attended Kid Cooperation Part 1 to attend this class.Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-9:30pm, $20. Parents may attend from 7-9pm.


Make the Most Out of Summer! When families and children are at their most relaxed, it's a great time to practice a skill towards achieving a specific goal. Identify specific goals with a plan towards achieving the goal by the end of summer. This is a great confidence-boosting exercise for kids and adults. Tuesday, June 3, 7-8:30pm, $20, 6:30-9:30pm. Parents may attend from 7-9pm.

All seminars are held at the Florence Bain Center (5470 Ruth Keeton Way) in Columbia. Space is limited, and registration in advance is required. Please call 410-313-1940 with questions.

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