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PARENTING GROUPS
	TODDLER/PRESCHOOL
	7-12 YEAR OLDS
	TEENS

Toddlers/Preschool

TROUBLE WITH TODDLERS? PROBLEMS WITH PRESCHOOLERS?

Parenting your young child (ages 2-6) can be a struggle for all parents

This class is for you if:

		You and your child often have “power struggles” over daily activities
		You feel that your disciplinary actions towards your child are not working
		You would like to communicate more effectively with your child
		You would like to learn techniques that have helped other parents to parent more effectively

The goal of this class is to help you create a relationship of mutual respect with your child that will last a lifetime.

Parenting young children.

Systematic training for effective parenting of young children.

Each week we will discuss what we read in the chapter and how it applies to your current parenting issues and challenges as well as how you did in applying the new parenting principles learned the previous week. You will learn from the instructor, the book, & one another.

This is a 4-week course following the book Parenting Young Children by Dinkmeyer and McKay. New or used books can be purchased directly from our website to Amazon.com, if you purchase a used book please buy the 2007 edition. If you are thinking about taking course buy book-you will need to read 1st chapter prior to 1st class (it is short :) ) We will also use Playful Parenting by Lawrence J.Cohen for supplemental articles, however it is not required to purchase this book (but suggested).

Contact lifeskillsresourcegroup@gmail.com for information on when this group will next be offered.

The Childhood and preteen years (7-12) can be a challenging time for families. It is never too late!

This class is for you if:

		Your previously compliant, easy to get along with child is suddenly challenging you at every turn.
		You can’t seem to figure out how to motivate your child.
		You are concerned about the influence of peers.
		You would like to learn new parenting techniques.
		You would like to improve your communication with your child.

THE GOAL OF THIS CLASS IS TO HELP YOU CREATE POSITIVE AND PRACTICAL PARENTING TECHNIQUES WHILE ENHANCING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD.

SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING

Each week we will discuss what we read in the chapter and how it applies to your current parenting issues and challenges as well as how you did in applying the new parenting principles learned the previous week. You will learn from the instructor, the book, & one another.

This is a 4-week course following the book Parenting: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting by Dinkmeyer and McKay. New or used books can be purchased directly from a link on our website to Amazon.com, just go to the BOOKS PAGE . This book generally not available in Borders and Barnes and Noble but can be found on their websites. If you are thinking about taking course buy the book! You will need to read 1st chapter prior to 1st class (it is short)

Contact us to be placed on email list so we can inform you when this group forms again.

Pre-registration required.

Parenting Teenagers

Systematic training for effective parenting of teens.

The pre-teen through young adult years can be challenging for families but it is never too late to learn new skills!

This class is for you if:

		Your previously compliant easy to get along with child is suddenly challenging you at every turn.
		You can't seem to figure out how to motivate your teen.
		You are concerned about the influence of peers.
		You have a child age 10-18 and you want to help them become a happy, healthy adult able to navigate life independent of you.

The goal of this class is to help you create a relationship of mutual respect with your teen that will last a lifetime.

		The group is 4 weeks and each week we dicuss a chapter from the book Parenting Teenagers: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teenagers (Dinkmeyer & McKay, 2007 edition) and share how the principles apply to your current parenting challenges and how you did in applying the principles discussed the previous week. You will learn from one another, the book, and the instructor.
		Pre registration is required. email Amy Smith at amyvsmith@earthlink.net. Contact Amy Smith regarding dates and times for the next class.
		You will need to purchase the book and read chapter ONE prior to the first session. click here to purchase Parenting Teenagers-Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens from Amazon.com (100% of the commissions we receive from purchases made from our Amazon Bookstore, where you may purchase both new and used books,are placed in our charitable fund for clients who cannot afford counseling).

**This group is designed for parents only.

Teen Girls

YOUR PLACE

 TEEN GIRLS LIFE COACHING GROUP
Discover the real you in a fun and confidential space (not MySpace :).   We will create a safe environment for sharing your thoughts, concerns, feelings…whatever. This is your place to express how what is happening on the outside impacts you on the inside.

How Much?
$10/week if paid weekly

To Register: Parental consent forms are required

Life Skills Resource Group serves and is convenient to: Orlando, Dr. Phillips, Metrowest, Windermere, Gotha, Hunters Creek, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Celebration, Southchase, Orange County, Osceola County. Behind the Bay Hill 7-Eleven & Orange Bank in the Village Office Center.