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HOLDING ON TO YOUR KIDS:
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Parenting across Cultures*

*Based on “Sidestepping the Power Struggle” by Dr. Alison Miller& Dr. Allison Rees

FREE! 8 WEEK SEMINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS) p) f5 F' ~, ~0 q

PRESENTED BY:   Multicultural OutreachCounselling Program &
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DATES:                      MondaysMay 17, 31, June 7, 14, July 5, 12, 19, 26 2010
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LOCATION:                         Inter-CulturalAssociation, 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC   x- S1 M$ O& u: c9 Q4 j4 O# G+ K6 s, W
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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.  j3 Q8 S4 Q. N
Topics to be covered include:
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Understanding temperament/personality4 e) ?: G! |6 F& d
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Knowing what to expect at different ages& D6 E! C. w8 A$ f/ t5 Q
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Teaching responsibility & moral development
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY MAY 14, 2010

TOREGISTER CONTACT GAYLENE T. at 250-388-4728 x 113 or gturner@icavictoria.org                                    
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