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Beyond Sibling Rivalry: Keeping the Peace

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03/31/2010 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

BEYOND SIBLING RIVALRY: KEEPING THE PEACE

Presented by Susan Stone Belton, BSE
Of Parents' Place

On March 31, 2010
7:00 – 8:30 PM
At
The Provider Connection
3990 Ventura Court
Palo Alto, 94306

A workshop for families of CPSC and PACCC
Sponsored by The Children's Pre-School Center and Palo Alto Community Child Care

Course Description:

In this workshop parents will discover the reasons for sibling quarrels and learn techniques to help children learn to minimize and resolve conflicts. Discover when and how to become a successful mediator and help your children develop the skills they need to become cooperative, caring, and compassionate.

Course Objectives:
  • To foster a greater awareness of why siblings fight- what’s really going on.
  • To discuss the advantages of sibling rivalry.
  • To give parents specific tools for minimizing conflicts between siblings.
  • To develop problem-solving skills that parents can use when their children are fighting.
  • To discuss ways to foster a lifelong positive relationship between siblings.

    Susan Stone Belton, BSE, Parenting Coach and Motivational Speaker, is a certified Special Education Teacher with over 40 years experience working with children and families. She has presented over 300 talks to Bay Area parent groups, focusing on communication and effective discipline for all ages. She has taught teenagers with emotional and behavioral problems in juvenile hall, managed two crisis hotlines for parents and teens, operated home-based pre-schools, and taught Gymboree classes. She is also the mother of a 24 year old son, a 20 year old daughter, and a 19 year old step-daughter.

    Please call to register free of charge at (650) 493-3100.