For parents of children ages 4-14 who have NEVER taken Parenting Preschoolers, PEP I or Thriving with Teens
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Presenters: Pascale Brady and Amy Stern
All behavior serves a purpose and, as frustrating as it may be, some unwanted behaviors are developmentally appropriate. Learn firm and friendly ways to redirect unwanted behaviors and encourage positive behaviors.
Class Schedule:
# 01 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 PM
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 06/29/10
• (childcare may be available)
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers and Preschoolers
For parents of children ages 1 1/2 - 5
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Presenter: Chrisy Jelen
Unsure what to do about tantrums, hitting, or lack of cooperation? Are mornings and bedtimes particularly difficult? This workshop will discuss how to handle these type of tough behaviors while still being respectful to your child and yourself.
Class Schedule:
# 02 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 6/30/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Raising Responsible Children
For parents of children ages 4-12
# 03 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in McLean, VA
Presenter: Elaine Robinson
# 18 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in Kensington, MD
Presenters: Stephanie Brown and Sima Bakalian
You cannot make a child responsible, but you can provide plenty of opportunities for the child to learn how to be responsible. Discover new ways to encourage responsible behavior in children and to lay the groundwork for successful adulthood.
Class Schedule:
# 03 Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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McLean, VA
• 6/30/10
# 18 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 8/17/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Stop the Yelling, Start the Cooperation
For all parents
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Presenter: Pascale Brady
Children become deaf to our requests and we raise our voices to get a response. They start yelling back at us and each other. Break the cycle, motivate cooperation, and create a more harmonious -- and quiet -- household.
Class Schedule:
# 04 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/6/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Teens and Screens: What's Appropriate and How to Set Respectful Limits
For parents of teens
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Presenters: Wendie Lubic and Robbye Fox
Does your teen's cell phone serve as a fifth appendage? Does it feel impossible to get your teen away from the computer? Find out the potential impact of electronic use and how you can help your teen keep electronics in balance.
Class Schedule:
# 05 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/7/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Defusing Sibling Rivalry and Fighting
For parents of children ages 1-14
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Presenters: Pascale Brady and Lisa DiSciullo
As parents we worry that our children will never be able to get along because we hear so much sibling complaining, arguing and fighting. Learn strategies to decrease competition among siblings and more positive ways for parents to interact with their children.
Class Schedule:
# 06 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/8/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Positive Parenting After Separation or Divorce
For all separated or divorced parents
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Presenter: Wendie Lubic
Learn how to raise capable, responsible children in families where parents have separated or divorced and how to use positive parenting strategies to nurture respect, harmony and cooperation.
Class Schedule:
# 07 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/14/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Putting an End to Whining
For parents of children ages 2 - 12
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Presenter: Linda Keely
Whining is a powerful form of communication for children -- it usually gets them what they want. That's why they persist in doing it. Learn how to put a stop to the whining and foster better, more effective ways to communicate.
# 08 Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/17/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Backtalk: How Dare You Speak to Me That Way!
For parents of children ages 5-18
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Presenters: Marlene Goldstein and Lynne Marks
Does your child speak to you in a disrespectful manner? Are you getting used to back talk because you hear it so often? Learn why children engage in disrespectful talk, as well as strategies for reducing back talk and building stronger relationships.
Class Schedule:
# 09 Tuesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/20/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$45/person; $85/couple |
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PEP members: |
$40/person; $75/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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The Truth About Consequences: Effective Discipline Without Punishment
For parents of children ages 4-14
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Presenters: Tory Joseph and Lisa DiSciullo
When children misbehave, parents often resort to punishment or rewards to motivate better behavior. Learn how to use natural and logical consequences instead, for a more cooperative and respectful home life.
Class Schedule:
# 10 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/21/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Raising "I Can" Kids
For all parents
Presenters: Chrisy Jelen and Marjie Thompson-Longshore
# 11 Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Washington, DC
# 13 Thursday, July 29, 2010 in Kensington, MD
A child's "I Can" quotient is a more important indicator of ability to thrive in life than the traditional IQ. Learn strategies to increase your child's sense of feeling connected, capable, competent and courageous.
Class Schedule:
# 11 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
•
Temple Micah, Washington, DC
• 7/22/10
# 13 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/29/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Taming the Electronic Beasts
For parents of children ages 5-12
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Presenter: Robbye Fox
Do you feel like your children's lives are revolving around the TV, cell phone, computer and video console? Wonder what's healthy and what's not when it comes to electronic media usage? Learn not only how to set respectful limits for your children's media usage but also how to use today's "electronic beasts" to increase your family's connections.
Class Schedule:
# 12 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 7/28/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Motivating Children to Do Their Best
For parents of children ages 4-18
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Presenter: Wendie Lubic
It can be frustrating, and even troubling, when kids seem to settle for "less than their best" performance in school, sports, or even hobbies. Maybe you've tried words (lectures, nagging), rewards or even punishments, but the harder you try, the less interest your child shows. Learn how to encourage children's motivation and how to avoid the typical parenting mistakes that discourage.
Class Schedule:
# 14 Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 8/3/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Raising a Responsible Only Child
For all parents with one child
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Presenter: Sue Clark
Families with one child have special opportunities -- and challenges. Learn how to apply positive discipline techniques to encourage cooperation, responsibility, and age-appropriate social skills in your child.
Class Schedule:
# 15 Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 8/4/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Setting Limits with Extra Challenging Children
For parents of children ages 4-12
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Presenter: Sue Clark
Learn how to set and uphold firm and respectful limits, maintain your calm without giving in, and work out agreements to help your child learn more appropriate behaviors. Extra-challenging children include those who are oppositional, distractible, inattentive, or have sensory or learning issues.
Class Schedule:
# 16 Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 8/11/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$45/person; $85/couple |
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PEP members: |
$40/person; $75/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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When Parents Disagree on How to Parent
For all parents
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Presenter: Barbara Fairfield, LCMFT
Couples often have different ideas about how to parent their children. One wants to be firm; the other wants to be kind. One wants the children to have family responsibilities; the other feels school work is a priority. One wants to provide for the child as well as they can; the other feels that will lead to spoiling. Can you work together? How can you do that when you both want the best for your children, but cannot agree on what that is?
Note: This is an interactive workshop which is best done with your parenting partner, but that is not a requirement. Participants who do not come with their partner will work with someone else who comes without a partner.
Class Schedule:
# 17 Thursday 7:00 - 10:00 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 8/12/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$45/person; $85/couple |
|
PEP members: |
$40/person; $75/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Power Tools for Power Struggles
For parents of teens
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Presenters: Wendie Lubic and Lisa DiSciullo
The teen years can be some of the most challenging for parents. With a little preparation and forethought, parents can learn how to avoid and sidestep power struggles, and spend more time enjoying their teens.
Class Schedule:
# 19 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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PEP Office, Kensington
• 8/18/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/person; $55/couple |
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PEP members: |
$25/person; $45/couple |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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Planning for Safe Teen Driving
For parents with or without their teens ages 14 and up
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Presenter: Cheryl Wieker
Families can work together to substantially reduce the risks of crashes in the first years of teen driving. Learn about the problems experienced by novice teen drivers in our area and proven strategies for teens and parents to safely navigate this critical stage. Parents can attend alone or with their teen.
Class Schedule:
# 20 Thursday 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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Kensington
• 8/26/10
| Cost: |
Nonmembers: |
$30/adult; $55/couple; $15/teen |
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PEP members: |
$25/adult; $45/couple; $10/teen |
Click here to download a printable copy of PEP's Class Registration Form.
Pre-registration with full payment required for all PEP programs. See policies for more information.
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*NOTE:
Workshops marked as FULL will take a short waiting list. If someone cancels before the workshop, we will contact the people on the list, in the order they were added, to see if they would still like to come. Please call the PEP Office at 301-929-8824 if you are interested in being added to a waiting list for a workshop that is full.
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Parent Encouragement Program • 10100 Connecticut Avenue • Kensington, MD 20895 • 301-929-8824 • 703-242-8824
