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Tuesday 2 September 2014

PARENTING TODAY 2014-15

Workshops will  be held from 6 – 8 p.m. at Educational Support Services – Jameswood School,
1 Braintree Crescent (off Olive & Ness). Free pizza supper will be offered from 6:00 - 6:30
p.m. and session will take place from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  To register please contact Arlie
Williams-Taylor at 885-9555 or email ptregistrations@sjsd.net.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) will offer 4 group sessions on October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2014.  

Limited spaces available and pre-registration required with a commitment that all four sessions be attended Facilitated by:  Kristy Wake, Behaviour Intervention Resource Teacher & Matthew Janzen B.S.W., Educational Support Services, St. James-Assiniboia School Division.  It will address concepts from the Triple P program (Positive Parenting Program) such as;

• Positive discipline
• Building positive relationships with your child
• Descriptive praise
• Quiet time
• Time out
• Logical consequences

Saturday, October 25, 2014
‘Positive Parenting: Families Working Together’

An all day special event, 9:30 am – 3:00 p.m., registration from 9:30-10:00 a.m.  Presented by Kristy Wake, Behaviour Intervention Teacher, Matthew Janzen, Social Worker  and
Jeffrey Kerr, Social Worker, Supported by the Behaviour Intervention Team, Educational
Support Services, St. James-Assiniboia School Division.

The event will be held at Educational Support Services located on #1 Braintree Cres. All  family
members are invited to participate in this free event which will include free childcare  for those
three years of age and under, exciting hands on activities for children ages four through twelve
years, and an interactive Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) workshop for parents. Beginning
at 10:00am and ending at 2:30pm, the Positive Parenting event will include a free lunch for
everyone as well as a free gift for all participants. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Supporting Speech and Language Development  at Home

Presented by: Speech-Language Pathologists, Educational Support Services, St. James
Assiniboia School Division.   Students who receive speech and language support at school benefit from practice at home.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide parents with simple, quick and easy activities that
can be done as a part of the daily routine. We will provide suggestions for helping your child
practice speech sounds and language skills at home.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014
K-­‐8 Fun with Math


Presented by: Rachel McAnallen, known simply as "Ms. Math" to children across the country.  Rachel McAnallen has devoted her life to sharing the joy and beauty of mathematics with learners of all ages.  A professional educator for over half a century, Rachel travels the world teaching her subject at every grade level.

Rachel has a passion for teaching, golf, and mathematical modular origami, though not always in that order.  As a life-long learner, Rachel has completed her PhD at the University of Connecticut at age 75.  Rachel approaches the world around her with a boundless curiosity and a playful sense of humor that is reflected in her teaching style.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Teens

Presented by:  Jeff Kerr B.S.W. and Hayley Plesh B.S.W., St. James Assiniboia School Division Social Workers.  Parents of teens have to strike a delicate balance between encouraging growth and independence on the one hand, and protecting teens from the hazards of risky situations and establishing boundaries for acceptable behaviour on the other.  In this evening session, presenters Hayley and Jeff will discuss some of the challenges for parents of teens, including promoting emotional self-regulation, managing inappropriate behaviour, and planning around risky behaviour and situations.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

Presented by Richard Guerry Founder of Institute for Responsible Online and Cell=Phone Communication (IROC2).  Richard will discuss the internet and how one can be manipulated and schemed, and their content being stolen and exploited.  You will have the opportunity to hear his message regarding the importance of practicing a digital consciousness in every aspect of life to avoid any current or future digital disaster.

Thursday, January 15, 2015
ADHD / ADD

Presented by Marilyn MacKinnon (B.S.W.), Executive Director of Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba.  Adolescents with ADHD/ADD often feel isolated and have difficulty being hopeful about the future.  Parents will increase their understanding of ADHD and how it affects interactions with their child's environments.  They will learn how the ADHD brain works and be given strategies and exercises for their kids to make it work better.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Teens, is it a mood or a mood disorder

Presented by Tina Holland - Director of Education, Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.  Teens can be moody.  This workshop is developed to spot the difference between a mood and a mood disorder.  Tina has spoken to large groups about Depression, Bipolar Illness, Suicide Prevention, Borderline Personality and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder always from a self-help and lived experience point of view.  Tina's aim is not only to educate the public about these treatable illnesses but also to help eliminate the stigma of mental illness in our society.  Tina encourages teens to attend.

Tuesday, April 14, 2014
Assistive Tools for Students with Autism that Foster Engagement

Presented by Linda Stuart, Educational Assistant, Mia Safiniuk, Student Services Educator and Parent and Kim Campbell, Manager of Community Initiatives.  This session will provide useful tools and strategies to engage children/youth on the autism spectrum.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Anxiety - Coaching for Confidence

Presented by Dr. Maria Phelps, Educational Support Services, St. James-Assiniboia School Division. Shyness and anxiety are normal human emotions.  Some children, however, are much more shy or fearful than the average child.  For these children, anxiety may interfere with their enjoyment of school, activities with other children, new experiences (swimming lessons, birthday parties, etc.), and their development of independence and confidence.  In this session, parents will learn about anxiety in children aged four to seven and gain useful tools to help their children overcome this problem.














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