HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS: _6 Z' M5 m) B& N
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 & / U$ d9 y5 i3 ?5 ~0 H \+ o' i
TheInter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria(ICA)
3 a+ F/ I- @6 {: MDATES: MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 20105 n0 o9 l9 O/ F/ E& G
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.& K9 ~6 ^: D4 w- i- z+ ]+ F! U
Topics to be covered include:
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Understanding temperament/personality
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Understanding different parenting/discipline styles9 @. G. b/ i2 J
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How to set limits or consequences in a loving way$ V2 j! ~) d u$ q% B9 N' S
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Teaching responsibility & moral development
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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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