Family Centers Present Parent Workshops

Dr. Phelan

Dr. Thomas Phelan, PhD, an internationally renowned expert, lecturer, and founder of ParentMagic, Inc. will be conducting two educational workshops for parents, grand parents, care givers, child care providers, teachers and community professionals on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. If your discipline techniques usually end in disaster then these workshops are a must see!

“Surviving Your Adolescents” will be presented 4 – 6 pm. It will touch upon the idea that living with a teenager is no picnic. There are times when you must bite your tongue as they push towards independence. Or, if you sense there is trouble, there are times when you must take charge. This seminar gives you a step-by-step approach that will help end the hassles and offer concrete solutions. Dr. Phelan’s message is concise and encouraging and does not assume that parents of teens have infinite amounts of time, energy or patience.

“1-2-3 Magic Parenting” will be presented from 7 – 9 pm. This popular and entertaining presentation addresses the difficult task of child discipline with humor, keen insight and proven experience. This award-winning, best selling program provides easy-to-follow steps for disciplining children without yelling, arguing or spanking. You’ll also learn how to control obnoxious behavior, the Six Kinds of Testing and Manipulation and how to handle them, and what to do about such issues as chores, practicing, homework, messy rooms, lying and so on.

The cost to attend the seminars is $10 per person/per session. If you attend both “1-2-3 Magic” and “Surviving Your Adolescents” the cost is $15 for both. Space is limited so please call the Family Centers Main Office to register. 1.800.856.1651 or 920.825.1430. Event brochures and registration forms are available as PDF documents through the Family Centers Website http://www.doorcountyfamilycenters.com.