“Keeping Children Safe From Predators.”

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Family Focus and the Newport News Police Department Community Resource Unit will present a seminar on “Keeping Children Safe From Predators.”

Parents and professionals, please join us as we explore ways to help you protect children by teaching them to be smarter and safer. The best way to combat child exploitation and abduction is to prevent it. Help protect your children. Learn what you and your child need to know about staying safe and not becoming a victim.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602

FREE!!

To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

Preventing Youth Suicide

Youth suicide is a devastating epidemic that destroys young lives, shatters families, and leaves a wake of sadness and confusion for those left behind. Unfortunately, the heartbreak caused by teen suicide gives no sign of letting up. Youth suicide rates have almost tripled. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages, 15 to 24, and the fourth leading cause of death for youngsters between the ages of 10 and 14. By educating others and ourselves, we can make a difference in preventing youth suicide.


Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center 150 Kingsley Lane, 4th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23505

FREE!

123 Magic: A Positive Discipline Technique Program

1-2-3 Magic: a Positive Discipline Technique Program is a nationally recognized video-based program. This four-week program will teach parents how to correct negative behavior in children 2 to 12 years old, while encouraging positive behavior.

• Parents will learn a simple technique to get your children to STOP doing what you don’t want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.).
• Parents will learn several effective methods to get your children to START doing what you do want them to do (cleaning their rooms, going to bed, homework, etc.).
• Parents will learn four powerful techniques that reinforce your bond with your children.
• Parents will learn how to handle misbehavior in public and how to avoid the Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome.

Mondays, April 9 through 30, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center — 150 Kingsley Lane, 4th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23505

• FREE! To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

Parents Raising Safe Kids parenting class

This program is design for parents of children, birth to 8 years old.
Parents Raising Safe Kids is an interactive parenting program that will help you:

• Understand your child’s behaviors, and the ages and stages of development
• Learn to use positive ways to discipline your child
• Learn to teach children how to control their anger
• Understand and manage your own angry feelings
• Learn to resolve conflicts with others in a positive nonviolent way
• Learn what you can do to reduce the impact of media violence on your child’s behavior
• Understand how children become involved with violence and the consequences

Tuesdays, January 10, 2012 to February 28, 2012, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center Nurse Aide Training Program Center,
150 Kingsley Lane, 4th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23505

FREE!

To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

Mary Immaculate Family Focus is excited to offer the Nurturing parenting class!

The Nurturing Program is a nationally recognized parent education program that teaches highly effective parenting techniques. Nurturing is the foundation of strong and healthy parent child relationships. This program gives parents and caregivers the skills, knowledge and desire to enhance the quality of their family life. The program is for parents/caregivers of children age birth to five years old.


This program will address the following topics:

• Ages and stages of child development

• Setting boundaries and creating family rules

• Increasing self-esteem for both children and parents

• Behavior management techniques (redirection, punishment, ignoring, communication, praise, etc.)

• Developing nurturing routines

• How to handle ones own stress and anger

• Problem solving and decision making

Thursdays, January 12, 2012 to February 16, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center

2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602

FREE!
To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

“Co-Parenting: In the Child’s Best Interest” workshop

This four-hour custody and visitation parent education workshop is devoted to:
• Discussion of the impact of family disruption on parents and children and how to best meet the needs of children when designing and working with parenting plans.
• Helping parents learn techniques for reducing conflicts and strategies for improving communication.
• Helping parents learn to guide their children through the process of recovery, while establishing a positive, long-term relationship with the child’s other parent.
• Helping parents recognize the importance of two parents for every child and to facilitate their efforts in co-parenting.
April 2, 2011; May 21, 2011; June 25, 2011 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center
2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
• $45 (Pre-Payment Required)
This workshop helps parents comply with the requirements of Section 20-103 of the Code of Virginia. Participants must attend only one of the three sessions to meet court requirements. Certificates are given to participants completing the course.
To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

Active Parenting of Teens

Training for the most important job you’ll ever have! Seeking solutions?
Looking for answers when you don’t even have the questions?
Mary Immaculate Family Focus is pleased to sponsor an exciting research-based video and discussion workshop called Active Parenting of Teens. This program offers an effective and unique approach to improving parent-teen interaction. Parents will learn to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts and discuss such difficult topics as violence, drugs, alcohol and sex. The information and skills taught are designed to help you guide your children through the challenging teen years and develop responsible, cooperative teens who are better equipped to resist peer pressure.
Thursdays, April 14 to May 19, 2011 (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
Medical Pavilion Entrance, First Floor Conference Room
2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
FREE!!

To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

Bullying: The Village Approach Panel Discussion

Department of Human Services Neighborhood Leadership Institute
Presents: Bullying: The Village Approach Panel Discussion
Tuesday, February 8, 2011; 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Main Street Library
110 Main Street Newport News, VA
Panel Discussion: Bullying Overview – Why do people bully, who do they bully, methods of bullying A clinical approach to bullying –Treatment/Solutions: For the bully, for the victim Schools –What does bullying look like in the schools The Law: Criminal Implications
Open Discussion
Admission Free Space is limited
Sponsored by the Newport News Keeping Our Kids Safe Violence Prevention Network

Active Parenting Now

Parenting Children Ages 5 to 12
Mary Immaculate Family Focus is pleased to sponsor an exciting six-week, research-based video and discussion workshop called Active Parenting Now. Active Parenting Now is organized around the parenting skills necessary for instilling cooperation, courage, responsibility and self-esteem in children. Parents will learn nonviolent discipline skills that really work and how they an set rules that their children can understand and follow. We will explore the goals of behavior and discover how the power of encouragement helps children learn positive behavior. Parents
will learn the importance of taking care of themselves as well as their child.
Tuesdays, February 15 to March 22, 2011 (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
Medical Pavilion Entrance, First Floor
2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
FREE!!To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

Doctor Dad

Involved fathers are important to the health and well-being of their children. But, how can dads learn to ensure the basic health and safety needs of their children? Doctor Dad is a groundbreaking workshop that enhances a father's parenting skills in caring for the health and safety of his infant or toddler. Doctor Dad delivers an interactive, structured learning experience. The workshop sessions include: The Well Child, The sick child, The injured child, and The safe child. This empowers fathers to become actively involved in the healthcare of their children, thereby enabling their children to flourish and set course for a healthy future. Dennis Gilbert, certified Doctor Dad, instructor will facilitate this free interactive workshop. Light refreshments provided.
Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center - FREE
To register call 886-6511 or email delores_price@bshsi.org

Parent-Child Interactive Learning Playgroups

Our playgroups feature open learning centers that include housekeeping, train tables, dressup closets, book and puzzle corners, toy cars, educational activities, and arts and crafts. Circle time activities include children’s songs, music with instruments, finger plays, stories, field trips and outside playtime on age-appropriate playground equipment. Family Focus also provides on-site professional parent educators, parent education classes and special activities for families.
Stoneybrook playgroups meet Mondays for children, birth to 5 years old at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 15446 Warwick Blvd. (older siblings welcome during the summer months)
Midtown playgroups meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for children, birth to 5 years old at First Baptist Church Newport News, 12716 Warwick Blvd. (older siblings welcome during the summer months)
All playgroups meet from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Unlimited playgroups and activities is $25 a month per family.
Your first visit is FREE.
To register or for more information, call (757) 886-6511 or e-mail delores_price@bshsi.org

1-2-3 Magic

1-2-3 Magic is a nationally recognized video-based discipline technique program. This four-week program will teach parents how to correct negative behavior in children 2 to 12 years old, while encouraging positive behavior.
Parents will learn a simple technique to get your children to STOP doing what you don’t want them to do (whining, arguing, tantrums, sibling rivalry, etc.).
Parents will learn several effective methods to get your children to START doing what you do want them to do (cleaning their rooms, going to bed, homework, etc.).
Parents will learn four powerful techniques that reinforce your bond with your children.
Parents will learn how to handle misbehavior in public and how to avoid the Talk-Persuade-Argue-Yell-Hit Syndrome.
Wednesdays, July 14 to August 4, 2010 (10 am to noon) St. George’s Episcopal Church
15446 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608
FREE! Childcare Available!
Please call 886-6511 to register.

Parenting Workshops/Classes

Mary Immaculate/Bon Secours Virginia Health System is offering a series of classes/workshops at Mary Immaculate Hospital located at 2 Bernadine Drive in Newport News, VA. Please see the list below and the contact information.
"Child Bullying Prevention" - Monday, April 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm FREE
"Co-Parenting: In the child's best interest" - April 24, May 22, and June 26 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $45.00
"The Impact of Media violence on children" Tuesday, April 27, 6:30 - 8:30 pm FREE
"1-2-3 Magic, A positive discipline program for children 2-12 - Thursdays, May 6 - 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm FREE
"Preventing Youth Suicide" - Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm FREE
"Keeping children safe from predators" - Monday, June 7, 6:30 - 9:00 pm FREE
For more information, call (757) 886-6511 or email delores_price@bshshi.org

HealthyChildren.org has officially launched

Whether you have a question about a specific condition or are looking for general guidance, you know you can trust the AAP. Their new parent focused website, HealthyChildren.org is the only site backed by 60,000 American Academy of Pediatrics member pediatricians.

CINCH "Pinch of Prevention Modules"

CINCH has developed a quick and easy way to get health and safety messages out to families. A Pinch of prevention is a series of modules that each include:

• a 5-10 minute power point presentation with a script
• newsletter article
• list of resources
• handouts and flyers

A Pinch of Prevention is especially designed for program directors, school and community leaders, and others to present during parent meetings. Topics include: Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs, Asthma, Booster Seat, FAMIS, Family Fitness and Influenza.

Please go to this link for more information and for registration.
http://www.pinchofprevention.com

Physical Activity

Parents' Endorsement of High-Intensity Team Sports Increases Children's Physical Activity
A study published in Health Psychology found that parents who are enthusiastic about strenuous team sports have children who are more active and spend less time in front of the TV or computer. However, when parents endorse moderate-intensity team sports and vigorous individual sports and household chores, only boys have increased activity levels. Lead author Cheryl Braselton Anderson says this disparity relates to parental attitudes toward the types of activities. "Parents encouraged sons to partake in team and individual sports, and vigorous-intensity home chores, more than they encouraged these activities for their daughters."
"Playing team sports, especially the more strenuous ones, really makes a difference in decreasing both boys' and girls' media use and making them more active," Anderson said. "It is a good idea for parents to adopt a positive attitude toward all types of vigorous physical activities for boys and girls and know that girls can and want to do them."
Read more at:http://www.apa.org/releases/parents-exercise.html

Positive Parenting is Key to Preventing Child Maltreatment

Heads UP! Webinar Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
This webinar will provide information on the role of positive parenting in preventing child maltreatment. Speakers will present information on the Circle of Parents program implemented in Florida, results of an evaluation of the program, and information on fatherhood initiatives. Circle of Parents is a network of parent lead, self-help groups for parent and care givers to share ideas, celebrate success and address the challenges surrounding parenting. Circle of Parents strengthens families and prevents child abuse and neglect through mutual, self-help parent support groups Information on the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program will be provided, as well as experiences in implementing the pilot in several counties in South Carolina. The program uses a multi-level, parenting, and family support strategy that aims to prevent behavioral, emotional and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents. To register, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/387470810

CHKD - Free Family Forum

Food Weight and Body Image -Helping children and teens feel confident and healthy (Parent Workshop) Are you concerned that your child has unrealistic expectations about her body and weight? Positive body image often takes a hit during the preteen years because of a child's appearance changes quickly and negative cultural messages are very strong. Being criticized or teased about appearance can be particularly hurtful at this age. Preteens and teens often compare their looks with others or with media images of the "right" way to look. Dr. Linda Mintle will discuss the negative messages and pressures young people experience very early that can lead to unhealthy eating and negative body image. Learn warning signs and positive strategies to help young people navigate unrealistic expectations about food, weight and body image. Wednesday, May 13, 7-9p.m. CHKD 6th floor classroom, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk
Register: www.chkd.org/classes
or 668.7500 or 1.800. 395.2453

In Support of Children - ODU & Prevent Child Abuse Hampton Road Presents:

Dr. Robert Anda

"Childhood Matters: Connecting Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health"

WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 7:15 – 9:15 PM
WHERE: Kaufman-Duckworth Hall 224, Old Dominion University Campus

It is often said that children are resilient, that they bounce back from adverse experiences unaffected. It is also commonly thought that difficult circumstances faced in childhood are left in the past when we become adults. Research findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE) show that nothing could be further from the truth. In his presentation Dr. Robert Anda, one of the lead investigators in this research, will discuss how childhood experiences are have major impacts on poor quality of life, illness and even death in adults.
Presentation is free and open to the Public. For more information call Dr. Lucien Lombardo 757-683-3800 or e-mail llombard@odu.edu.

AAP Literacy Kit

This updated Literacy Toolkit is an interactive web-based resource designed to help health professionals encourage all parents to read with their children. The site is meant to introduce a wide variety of strategies and tools to support the mission of promoting child development and future school success. There are evidence based tips for parents available in a variety of languages for parents of all reading levels, posters, book lists for a variety of ages and topics, and links to many helpful resources. Many of these resources can easily be adapted for use by early childhood professionals. Visit the toolkit at www.aap.org/literacy.