Parent Workshops

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Join us for FREE workshops for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers!

The Puzzle of Parenting workshop series is designed for parents, grandparents, and guardians of children from birth to kindergarten age. Local parents helped us select the topics. Most workshops are offered at multiple locations so families can choose the most convenient site and date. Come to as many workshops as you wish, in any community -- and plan to bring a friend!

There is no charge for the workshops and free child care will be available with pre-registration at most locations (sites offering free child care are indicated by an asterisk * in the schedule below). We encourage pre-registration for workshops even if your family will not need child care -- it helps us to plan. To reserve your place, please call 413-570-3061.

Questions? Contact Carolyn Mazel at CES
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413-586-4998 ext. 102 or 800-519-1882 ext. 102

The Puzzle of Parenting workshops are funded by an Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, administered by the Collaborative for Educational Services.

WINTER-SPRING 2012
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Parent Workshop Information Brochure (1-pg PDF)

	You Showed Each Other What? Typical Sexuality Parents are often surprised when they first notice their preschool children's sexuality beginning to develop. This workshop will help you understand typical preschool sexual development and differentiate healthy sexual development from signs of abuse. January 4 - South Hadley (Public Library), 6:00 - 7:30pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF) February 15 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 1 - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 21 - Palmer (Three Rivers)* , 6:00 - 8:00pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)
	Sleep Worries If your child isn't sleeping well, you're not sleeping either. This workshop teaches strategies to help everyone in the family get the rest they need. January 10 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) April 10 - Palmer (Three Rivers), 6:00 - 8:00pm (Cancelled) May 8 - Ware, 6:30 - 8:30pm DATE CHANGE: May 14 (formerly May 15) - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) May 23 - South Hadley (Family Center), 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF)
	The Active Child Is your child a whirlwind of activity? If you're finding it hard to keep up, this workshop is for you. Learn strategies for supporting your active, energetic, and high-spirited child. January 12 - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 14 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) April 25 - South Hadley (Family Center), 6:30 -8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) May 22 - Palmer (Three Rivers), 6:00 - 8:00pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF)
	At Your Wit's End? Responding to Challenging Behaviors (Multiple-Session Workshop) This multiple-session parenting workshop offers parents, guardians, and grandparents of toddlers and preschool-aged children a variety of strategies for managing children's behaviors. The expanded format provides new perspectives for understanding behavior, strategies for responding more effectively, and rich opportunities for discussion about the specific challenges that participants face. January 31 and February 7 (two sessions) - Palmer (Three Rivers), 6:00- 8:00pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 27, April 3 & 10 (three sessions) - Ware, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF)
	The Parent as Advocate Come learn skills that will help you become an effective advocate for your children in a variety of settings including child care programs, schools, medical practices, and more. February 7 - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Cancelled) March 6 - South Hadley (Public Library), 6:00 - 7:30pm April 12 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm April 24 - Ware*, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Cancelled)
	Connecting with Your Child: What's easy, what's not Learn about the importance of a healthy attachment, explore what may be challenging, and discover strategies to strengthen your bond with your child. February 8 - South Hadley (Family Center), 6:30 - 8:30pm (Cancelled) April 11 - Belchertown, 7:00- 8:30pm May 16 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) June 12 - Ware*, 6:30 - 8:30pm
	Responding to Challenging Behaviors A one-session workshop that explores what may be causing specific behaviors of toddlers and preschool-aged children and offers strategies to help with behavior management. February 15 - West Warren, 12:30 - 2:30pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)
	Helping Children Manage Trauma All children cope with traumatic events differently. Come and learn how you can help children deal with the effects of experiencing a traumatic event at a young age. March 8 - Monson, 6:00 - 7:45pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)
	Siblings: 1 + 1 is greater than 2 Learn about sibling relationships and discover new strategies to help your children form strong bonds and have more positive interactions with their brothers and sisters. March 13 - Hatfield, 6:00 - 8:00pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)

Meet our workshop leaders:

Claire Kurtz, M.Ed., has many years of experience working with (and learning from) parents, child care providers, and teachers on social-emotional and developmental concerns of young children in their care. She has been a member of the Early Childhood Resource Team at the Collaborative for Educational Services for 10 years and is a parent of two children.

Alison Morrisey, LCSW, has worked with parents, families, children, and teachers for over 20 years. Alison is a parent, teacher, home visitor, and social worker. As a member of the Early Childhood Resource Team, Alison has provided expanded supports for parents and teachers to help meet the social and emotional needs of young children.

Deborah Roth-Howe, LICSW, is a parent and has worked with families with young children for more than 20 years. With a background in Early Intervention and Special Needs Adoption, she has experience helping parents understand and navigate the developmental and social-emotional needs of children from birth to elementary school.

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	You Showed Each Other What? Typical Sexuality Parents are often surprised when they first notice their preschool children's sexuality beginning to develop. This workshop will help you understand typical preschool sexual development and differentiate healthy sexual development from signs of abuse. January 4 - South Hadley (Public Library), 6:00 - 7:30pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF) February 15 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 1 - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 21 - Palmer (Three Rivers)* , 6:00 - 8:00pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)
	Sleep Worries If your child isn't sleeping well, you're not sleeping either. This workshop teaches strategies to help everyone in the family get the rest they need. January 10 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) April 10 - Palmer (Three Rivers), 6:00 - 8:00pm (Cancelled) May 8 - Ware, 6:30 - 8:30pm DATE CHANGE: May 14 (formerly May 15) - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) May 23 - South Hadley (Family Center), 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF)
	The Active Child Is your child a whirlwind of activity? If you're finding it hard to keep up, this workshop is for you. Learn strategies for supporting your active, energetic, and high-spirited child. January 12 - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 14 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) April 25 - South Hadley (Family Center), 6:30 -8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) May 22 - Palmer (Three Rivers), 6:00 - 8:00pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF)
	At Your Wit's End? Responding to Challenging Behaviors (Multiple-Session Workshop) This multiple-session parenting workshop offers parents, guardians, and grandparents of toddlers and preschool-aged children a variety of strategies for managing children's behaviors. The expanded format provides new perspectives for understanding behavior, strategies for responding more effectively, and rich opportunities for discussion about the specific challenges that participants face. January 31 and February 7 (two sessions) - Palmer (Three Rivers), 6:00- 8:00pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) March 27, April 3 & 10 (three sessions) - Ware, 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF)
	The Parent as Advocate Come learn skills that will help you become an effective advocate for your children in a variety of settings including child care programs, schools, medical practices, and more. February 7 - Belchertown, 7:00 - 8:30pm (Cancelled) March 6 - South Hadley (Public Library), 6:00 - 7:30pm April 12 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm April 24 - Ware*, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Cancelled)
	Connecting with Your Child: What's easy, what's not Learn about the importance of a healthy attachment, explore what may be challenging, and discover strategies to strengthen your bond with your child. February 8 - South Hadley (Family Center), 6:30 - 8:30pm (Cancelled) April 11 - Belchertown, 7:00- 8:30pm May 16 - Easthampton, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Workshop flyer* - 1 pg PDF) June 12 - Ware*, 6:30 - 8:30pm
	Responding to Challenging Behaviors A one-session workshop that explores what may be causing specific behaviors of toddlers and preschool-aged children and offers strategies to help with behavior management. February 15 - West Warren, 12:30 - 2:30pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)
	Helping Children Manage Trauma All children cope with traumatic events differently. Come and learn how you can help children deal with the effects of experiencing a traumatic event at a young age. March 8 - Monson, 6:00 - 7:45pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)
	Siblings: 1 + 1 is greater than 2 Learn about sibling relationships and discover new strategies to help your children form strong bonds and have more positive interactions with their brothers and sisters. March 13 - Hatfield, 6:00 - 8:00pm (Workshop flyer - 1 pg PDF)

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