HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:, ]) X1 ~5 d% D" B3 D! {3 P9 d0 e
Parenting across Cultures*
*Based on “Sidestepping the Power Struggle” by Dr. Alison Miller& Dr. Allison Rees
FREE! 8 WEEK SEMINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS
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PRESENTED BY: Multicultural OutreachCounselling Program &
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DATES: MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 20103 v" Y8 B& X+ I# s- S1 t L
TIME: 10:00am to 11:30 am3 G5 m$ N* C6 @1 D8 I; p3 B8 O
LOCATION: Inter-CulturalAssociation, 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC ( O1 q: O2 b6 T" w. X# J3 p, d* i
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SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED!
HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS is a practical and culturally sensitivecourse for parents from diverse cultures who have concerns around parentingand/or responding to the behaviours and emotions of their children and teens.
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Understanding temperament/personality
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: {4 p6 c* {- \* T4 VKnowing what to expect at different ages
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Understanding different parenting/discipline styles* R0 P/ u2 `6 S# b
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How to set limits or consequences in a loving way/ T8 j& i7 ~0 V" q, ~ ~
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Teaching responsibility & moral development1 d8 ] T& _5 l2 s
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TOREGISTER CONTACT GAYLENE T. at 250-388-4728 x 113 or gturner@icavictoria.org 
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