| Aug. 14 |
Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
Video Night:1-2-3 Magic |
| Led by Lauren Perry,
Licensed Professional Counselor Come see Dr. Thomas Phelan's video on effective discipline for children 2-12. Learn about mistakes parents and teachers make in dealing with kids, how to stop unwanted behaviors and encourage good behaviors as well as how to deal with testing and manipulation. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Aug. 19 | Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | For the Love of Reading |
| Led by Karen Parrish,
Special Needs Educator Tips on how to motivate your child to read, choose a good book, and how to enjoy the journey of a lifetime of reading. Possible reading problems such as dyslexia, diagnostic tools and intervention tips will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No Fee. | ||
| Aug. 26 | Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Managing Children's Anger |
| Led by Ron
Roberts, MS, PC This class will help parents and caregivers direct their children's anger to be used for change rather than destruction, a must if they are to lead productive lives. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.* | ||
| Sept. 4 | Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndromes |
| Led by Carrol
Kimberly and Kay Baker, Child Care Licensing Latest research and information presented...a vital class for new parents and all who care for children. To be held at parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. |
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| Sept. 11 | Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Baby Basics |
| Led by Laura
Hodge, RN How to get you and your baby off to a great start...developing a lasting bond, feeding, bathing, diapering...all of the basics will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. |
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| Sept. 16 | Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | How Do I Love You? Let me count the ways |
| Led by Tammy
Villaneuva, MS This fun, inspirational class will provide concrete ways to help your child feel loved and secure. Extra tips will be given on positive ways to promote self-esteem, allowing your child to find their place in this world. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. |
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| Sept. 18 | Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Video Night: Surviving Your Adolescents |
| Led by Lauren
Perry, Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Thomas Phelan's video explains how to manage and let go of your 13-18 year olds. Learn about normal teenage behavior, how to manage risk-taking, what problems require your "letting go," parent-teen communication, safety and more.To be held at parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. |
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| Sept. 23 | Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Understanding Learning Disabilities |
| Led by Ron
Roberts, MS, PC Learning disabilities are disorders that affect a child's ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do math calculations, or direct attention. We will discuss the diagnosis and treatment avenues for the most common types of learning disabilities. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.* |
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| Sept. 25 | Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Study Skills=School Success |
| Led by Suzanne
Brians, Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor Help your child succeed in school. Proven study strategies and homework skills will be explored. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. |
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| Sept. 30 | Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Family Finances |
| Led by Glyndel
Corzine, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor Participants will discuss money management, budgeting and the importance of establishing a savings account to help cover all expenses. To be held at PATH, 402 W. Front St. No fee. | ||
| Oct. 2 | Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Brain Development in Children & Teens |
| Led by Lloyd
Mercer, MD Important information on the latest understanding of the way our brain develops and what effect this knowledge might have on the way we raise our kids. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Oct. 9 | Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | The ABCs of ADD |
| Led by Suzanne
Brians, Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor Parents and caregivers will receive positive strategies and support for dealing with children in their care who have attention deficit disorder. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Oct. 14 | Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Eating Disorders |
| Led by Peggy
Baldwin, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor This course will identify signs/symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, their precipitating factors, the diagnostic criteria and the medical consequences. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Oct. 16 | Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Celebrate Sound |
| Led by
Judy Moore and
Debbie Howlett, Teachers Learn new and creative songs to teach children in the classroom and at home. To be held at First Christian Church, 4202 S. Broadway. No fee. | ||
| Oct. 21 | Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Effect of Family Violence on Children |
| Led by Lauren Perry, Licensed Professional Counselor October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The effects of domestic violence on children, whether they are direct recipients or innocent bystanders, will be explored. For both parents and teachers. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Oct. 23 | Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Childhood Behavior Disorders |
| Led by Ron
Roberts, MS, PC This class will give parents and caregivers beginning skills to manage disruptive, defiant and noncompliant children and adolescents. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.* |
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| Oct. 25 | Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12Noon. | A Fall Symposium...Understanding the Autism Spectrum |
| Speakers: Dr.
Wilson Renfroe, Dr. Ray Scardina, Suzanne Herman, LeAnn Cargile,
Patricia Hadley, Donna Mullinnix, Jana Sisk To be held at Campus of UT Tyler, Robert R. Muntz Library, Room 401. Contact Parent Services Center for a registration brochure. |
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| Oct. 28 | Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | What's Cookin'? |
| Led by
Patrice Dunagin, MS Life lessons for the parent or teacher of the preschool through elementary child...what can cooking teach us about relationships, math, chemistry, art, the alphabet, nutrition, health and more. Explore new ways to spend time with your child. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. |
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| Oct. 30 | Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Single Dads |
| Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC Class offers support and examines the unique challenges of single fathers raising their children. To be held at the Stepping Stone School, 3105 University Blvd. No fee. | ||
| Nov. 6 | Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
When Grandparents Raise Grandchildren |
| Led by Jana Sisk, LCSW and Patricia Blair, PhD, LLM, JD, MSN Why are more and more grandparents raising grandchildren? How does it affect our kids? We will explore some of the tough emotional, legal and economic issues these families face. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Nov. 11 | Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
Hidden Scars - Silent Wounds |
| Led by Joan Ford, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor Class explores the growing phenomenon of self-injury, why would a teen intentionally cut, burn or hurt himself? Learn about the symptoms and causes. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee.* | ||
| Nov. 13 | Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
Depression in Children & Teens |
| Led by Suzanne Brians, Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor Sings and interventions for depression in teens will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Nov. 18 | Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
Resolving Family Conflicts |
| Led by Ron Roberts, MS, PC A small disagreement results in a huge family fight...whether it's sibling rivalry or mom and dad, we'll explore ways of preventing and resolving family conflicts. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard., Ste. 602. No fee.* | ||
| Nov. 20 | Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
Raising Children in A Culturally Diverse World |
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Led by Jana
Sisk, LCSW How can we learn from each other? We will go beyond tolerance and explore true respect, understanding, acceptance, for the purpose of teaching kids to see differences as a reason to celebrate instead of an excuse to divide. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. |
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| Dec. 4 |
Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
ADD and the Family |
| Led by Suzanne Brians,
Sr. Lecturer at UT Tyler, Licensed Professional Counselor When one individual in a family has attention deficit disorder the entire family must make adjustments. This class will provide the family support while discussing cause, treatment and effects of ADHD.To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||
| Dec. 9 | Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Keeping Kids Drug Free |
| Led by SCAADA
Counselors What is substance abuse...why do individuals use drugs...what parents can do...ways to "drug proof" your children will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No Fee. | ||
| Dec. 11 | Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Soothing the Anxious Child |
| Led by Ron
Roberts, MS, PC Fears and anxiety can be caused by worries about school, friends, family and real or imagined events. How parents and caregivers can help will be discussed. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard., Ste. 602. No fee.* | ||
| Dec. 16 | Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Divorce and Beyond |
| Led by Dr. Herb
Marlow Information will be presented on the effects of divorce on children, single parenting and blended families. To be held at Parent Services Center, 4411 Old Bullard Rd., Ste. 602. No fee. | ||