Once a month, I hold a parent support group to discuss topics relevant to parenting and child development.  It's a great opportunity to make connections with other parents and learn new strategies.  At the end of each session, parents leave with resources and practical strategies to try at home.  

Upcoming Dates

March 29th 9-10AM at TC
May 24th 9-10AM at TC 


2018-2019 Topics and Resources

HIB:  NJ's Anti Bulllying Law

• 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Kids Handle Bullying
• Find Out What Happened – How to get information on the situation
• Teaching Kids Not to Bully
• Support the Kids Involved - How to support victims, kids who bully, and bystanders
• NJ’s Anti-Bullying Law – the state’s definition of bullying

Building Resilience:  Helping Kids Cope with Life's Challenges

• Resilience Guide for Parents
• Resilience Quiz
• 7 Strategies for Building Resiliency in Families
• Building Resilience in Children

• Praise, Encouragement, and Rewards
• How to Use Praise to Encourage Good Behaviors - how your words can change your child’s behavior
• The Effects of Praise - 7 Evidence-Based tips for praising kids the right way
• The Problem with Praise - not all types of praise provide the same results

*Book Recommendation*

• How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk - an easy read with helpful comics and exercises to help you learn strategies

Watch out for PTA e-blasts to find out when the next
"Coffee with the Counselor" will be held.  
You can also check the TC PTA website

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