Raising Happy and Confident Kids

This is not a relief society endorsed thing but I have come across a Seminar for Parents that will be held on Wednesday 25th March at the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, 7.30 - 9.30 pm at a cost of $10.00 per person. It is funded by the Australian Childhood Foundation.

This is what it says on the handout about the Seminar:-

"This seminar will assist parents to become positive family leaders and create nurturing and stimulating environments for children.

Through caring and supportive relationships, parents can encourage children to develop skills and confidence to deal with challenging life events.

The workshop will cover the following topics:

• attributes of resilient children
• the importance of self esteem
• understanding the mystery of your child's brain
• the art, not science of parenting
• how to grow into the job of parenting

Pat Jewell (who conducts the seminar) has worked in the field of parenting and early childhood for more than 20 years. She is the author of three parenting publications. Her funny and engaging style has made her popular amongst parents. She has lots of practical examples about how children learn and grow in families of all sorts of backgrounds."

You can register by phoning 1800 176 453 .

I haven't been to one of these seminars before but I have heard they are wonderful. Just thought some of the young mothers might like to go along (not that any of you need it!) because it's always good to hear what other people have to say that might help in your own family.

However, just letting you know that you will need to find a baby-sitter for the evening.