Parent Workshops in the Community

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
(Sept.  2008- Oct. 2008)

Workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted.
* Workshops geared towards professionals, may be of interest to parents.

Mon. - Fri., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Bi-Lingual Case Coordination Service - Family Service Agency.  Community resources for Spanish speaking residents in Gaithersburg.  Get information about clothing, food, furniture programs, counseling, education, notary services, medical, dental & much more.  Family Service Agency (FSA), 610 East Diamond Ave., Gaithersburg.  Co-sponsored by FSA and the City of Gaithersburg, make an appointment with Lucia Torres, 301-840-3234.

Sept. 7, 3:00 - 6:00 PM.  2nd Annual Back to School Picnic.  Gathering for families interested in special education in Montgomery County and those concerned about kids with special needs.  There will be food (chips, hot dogs, side salads, lemonade, snow cones, and cake), games (volleyball, Frisbee golf, face painting, kids’ crafts, scavenger hunt), moon bounce and other treats.  BYO lawn chairs or blankets.  Rock Creek Church, 19100 Muncaster Rd., Derwood.  Organized by county families active in our divers special groups - United to Save Special Education, MCNeeds, CHADD, NAACP, LDAMC and more.  More information, Becky Pedneau, beckypedneau@yahoo.com, 301-260-1435 or Alice Kirkman, 301-424-7383.

Sept. 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Parenting with Threats or Bribes.  Learn alternative approaches to rewards and punishments.   Spanish translation available (traducción en español disponible).  Long Branch Library, 8800 Garland Ave., Silver Spring.  Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services, 301-229-1347.

Sept. 9 - Nov. 18, 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  Dr. Dan Shapiro’s Raising Your Challenging Child, $300/individual, $450/couple.  10-part workshop.  Workshop helps parents of children pre-school through elementary, develop effective behavioral strategies for specific problem situations.  Learn the source of behaviors and proactive strategies to deal with difficult temperaments and developmental differences.  6123 Montrose Rd. Rockville.  Offered by Jewish Social Services, Dr. Dan Shapiro & Debbie Goldstein, LGSW-C, 301-816-2633.

Sept. 11, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Anxious Children - Getting to Confidence.  Workshop for parents with ideas how to help their child conquer their fears.   Spanish translation available (traducción en español disponible).  Bethesda Library, 7400 Arlington Rd., Bethesda.  Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services, 301-229-1347.

Sept. 17, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Back Talk, Eye Rolls & Attitude.  Learn how to respond your kids back talk insolent conduct, foul language and non-cooperative behavior.   Spanish translation available (traducción en español disponible).  Davis Library, 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda.  Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services, 301-229-1347.

Sept. 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Raising Responsible Children: Teaching Accountability through Chores and Allowance.  Parenting workshop addressing getting children’s cooperation with chores, instituting a plan for allowance and setting limits that hold kids accountable.   Spanish translation available (traducción en español disponible).  Potomac Library 10101 Glenolden Dr., Potomac.  Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services, 301-229-1347.

Sept. 24, 7:15 - 9:15 PM.  Taking the Stress Out of Homework- Helping Your Child with Organization and Time Management, (4th. Wed., 7:15 PM, registration; 7:30 - 9:15 PM, Speaker).  Dr. Ann Dolin is this month’s featured speaker.  Twinbrook Library, 202 Meadow Hall Dr., Rockville.  Sponsored by CHADD of MC, chadd100@gmail.com, www.chadd-mc.org.  *Check website/email for other topics and Speakers.

Oct. 6, 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Raising Responsible Children: Teaching Accountability through Chores and Allowance.  Parenting workshop addressing getting children’s cooperation with chores, instituting a plan for allowance and setting limits that hold kids accountable.   Spanish translation available (traducción en español disponible).  White Oak Library, 11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring.  Offered by the YMCA Bethesda Youth & Family Services, 301-229-1347.