Preregistration is required for ALL Growth & Development Classes. It's also preferred
for Featured Classes. Walk-ins can be accomodated
in sessions #1-5 only with a check, cash or money order.
#15 "Walking Hormones"—
Communicating With Teens with MPS Educator, Tammy Clow-Kennedy
Mon., Sept. 8 and 15, 2008
The Academy at Hendrix Jr. High
Glacier Room
1550 W. Summit Place, Chandler
85224-1203
6:30 - 8:30 pm
While many parents feel it is close to impossible to have a conversation with their teenager, there are many effective ways to achieve communication with teens. Your child really isn't becoming a new breed of alien, they're just growing up and they still want to connect with you! Participants will explore how to establish clear communication, set boundaries, support positive self-esteem and tone down frustration and stress in the family.
#16 Relationship Celebrations with MPS Educator, Tammy Clow-Kennedy
Mon., Sept. 22 and 29, 2008
The Academy at Hendrix Jr. High
Auditorium
1550 W. Summit Place, Chandler
85224-1203
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Let's celebrate families by exploring the 8 characteristics of "Successful
Relation-ships". This two-part workshop will help parents with successful communication. Questions regarding which need is strongest will be raided and explored. Together, this journey will establish "the truth about relationships".
#17 A Family Adventure—
Story Times and More
With MPS Teachers Venus Leopold and
Cammie Trumble
Tues., Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7 and 14, 2008 Hawthorne Elementary Media Center
630 N. Hunt
Mesa 85203-6533
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Back by popular demand, join early childhood educators for four new imagination-filled evenings based on some of the best children's literature! Each evening will consist of story time and fun projects for the whole family to participate in. Bring your children to this class for FREE!
#18 Conscious Discipline® With Shubert With MPS Counselor - Geri Standley
Weds., Nov. 5, 12, and 19, 2008 Porter Elementary Media Center
1350 S. Lindsay
Mesa 85204-6229
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Would you like to help your children gain self-control, cooperation, respect and self-advocacy skills? Join us as Dr. Becky Bailey's Shubert books create ways for adults to help children build character through conflict. Learn how to:
Model and teach self-calming skills
Teach children that their voices are more powerful than their hands to hit, or feet to kick
#19 How to Communicate With Your Teens Using The 5 Love Languages® of Gary Chapman With Patty Peplow
Tues., Nov. 4, 18, 25, Dec. 2 and 9, 2008 Rhodes Jr. High Media Center
1860 S. Longmore
Mesa 85202-5799
6:30 - 8:30 pm
He just said, "Whatever." But he still wants to hear "I love you." Believe it or not, it's possible to make teenagers feel loved without embarrassing them in front of their friends. There's never been a more important time to tell them you love them, and no tool will be as effective as their love languages. Come and discover your love language along with your teen's and how you can communicate in a more effective, loving way.
#20 What Really Matters in
Early Childhood
With Mesa United Way - Dale King
Thurs., Nov. 6 MPS Curriculum Service Center, Rm. 131
549 N. Stapley
Mesa 85203-7203
9:00 - 10:30 am
Come and learn the importance of early brain development for children from pre-birth to age six. In this class you will learn information and insights addressing early brain development and why this is important to the well-being of your young children, and the future of our community.
